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Waterfront Hotels, Santa Barbara
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Casa Del Sol
Casa Del Sol15.9 km from Waterfront
7.0 out of 10, Good, (635 reviews)
"Nice place "
Everardo
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South15.9 km from Waterfront
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (232 reviews)
"Room was clean, beds were comfy, staff was cool."
Bianca
The price is AU$188
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South15.8 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,237 reviews)
"Room was clean, great restaurants near by and a short distance from Santa Barbara."
Andrea
The price is AU$148
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG16 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
Richard
The price is AU$288
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Bath Street Inn
Bath Street InnOak Park, 3.3 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (328 reviews)
"Super clean, wonderful staff, beautiful quiet elegant place. Great amenities.."
Donna
The price is AU$257
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Inn on Summer Hill
Inn on Summer Hill8.1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (341 reviews)
"Yes, I love staying here. Staff is very kind, considerate and helpful. I will recommend this hotel to any person who wants a place to relax and enjoy a getaway weekend. "
david
The price is AU$354
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel12.5 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (217 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff. "
Michael
The price is AU$354
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn14.3 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,396 reviews)
"Nice room with good amenities, convenient location."
Philip
The price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Casa Castillo
Casa Castillo2.5 km from Waterfront
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"We had a wonderful stay and felt very comfortable as a family. The place was clean, well-maintained, and exactly as described. The host was responsive and thoughtful, which made everything easy.
"
Zheng
The price is AU$482
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Moxy Santa Barbara
Moxy Santa BarbaraThe Funk Zone, 1 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (807 reviews)
"Love this place. Will definitely be back. Close to many cool things. "
Matthew
The price is AU$339
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Casa Del Mar Inn
Casa Del Mar InnWest Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"clean room, friendly staff and great location"
Jiaxin
The price is AU$260
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
ITH Santa Barbara Surf HostelLower State, 1 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (184 reviews)
"Highly recommended "
Naya
The price is AU$123
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North13.8 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,043 reviews)
"Clean room freindly staff"
Rebecca
The price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection PropertySanta Barbara Beach, 1.6 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (365 reviews)
"Room was really clean and dog friendly.
Staff was great and very helpful. "
Ver
The price is AU$255
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara3.4 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
Jeanine
The Eagle Inn
The Eagle InnWest Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay at Eagle Inn! The location is awesome and the place is clean and comfortable. The staff were the highlight—super friendly, helpful, and always happy to assist with anything we needed. Would definitely stay here again when visiting Santa Barbara"
Ricardo
The price is AU$398
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean23.1 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice staff Clean room with outstanding view and sounds of the ocean!"
mike
The price is AU$198
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
Cheshire Cat Inn & CottagesOak Park, 3.1 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (675 reviews)
"Wonderful property , charming hosts and great breakfasts!"
Jeff
The price is AU$457
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
Harbor House Inn
Harbor House InnWest Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean room and nice, hospitable staff. The place has about 10 rooms, bungalows with free parking right on property [U-shape, sitting area in the middle and all the bungalows facing the parking lot]. The room had everything I needed: fridge, water bottles, snacks available in the lobby]. I didn't use the free bicycles because of my itinerary, but was a nice amenity. I would stay again for sure."
Otilia
The price is AU$232
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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Our guide on where to stay in Waterfront
Find the best Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Montecito
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.
East Beach
East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
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