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Waterfront Hotels, Santa Barbara
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1. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront ResortEast Beach, 0.5 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (364 reviews)
"Fantastic property and location!"
Alex
The price is AU$558
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
2. Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara InnEast Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel! Our second stay and definitely not our last!"
Logan J
The price is AU$458
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
3. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa BarbaraWest Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,309 reviews)
"Great place to stay and great location."
Martin
The price is AU$313
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
4. The Inn at East Beach
The Inn at East BeachEast Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"great beach ambience, staff helpful, room was cute"
Vy
The price is AU$283
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
5. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - BeachEast Beach, 1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,422 reviews)
"The rooms were very clean. Parking was easy and the place was very close to the beach."
Michael
The price is AU$307
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
6. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa BarbaraEast Beach, 1 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Such a cute property. Friendly staff, clean, comfortable room and very short walk to the water. Would definitely stay here again."
Teri
The price is AU$305
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
7. Riviera Beach House
Riviera Beach HouseThe Funk Zone, 0.9 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
The price is AU$316
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July
8. Harbor House Inn
Harbor House InnWest Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
The price is AU$462
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July
9. The Franciscan Hotel
The Franciscan HotelWest Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,223 reviews)
"Great place. Lots of things to do around there"
Jaime
The price is AU$372
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
10. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast HotelWest Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,117 reviews)
"Clean rooms , great breakfast 🍳, nice pool, 🏊♀️"
Lorena
The price is AU$471
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July
11. La Playa Inn
La Playa InnWest Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,015 reviews)
"great place to stay. Excellent location, very helpful staff, will definitely stay here again"
darryl a
The price is AU$498
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
12. 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, (458 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
Viviano
The price is AU$293
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
13. Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by HyattEast Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay."
Justin
The price is AU$518
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
14. Marina Beach Hotel
Marina Beach HotelWest Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,153 reviews)
"Great location"
James
The price is AU$456
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
15. Haley Hotel
Haley HotelLower State, 1.2 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (673 reviews)
"awesome stay"
Rey Jacob
The price is AU$295
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
17. Beachside Inn
Beachside InnWest Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,227 reviews)
"Stay went great would definitely be stopping in again on the next trip out…"
Oscar
The price is AU$395
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
18. Harbor View Inn
Harbor View InnWest Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean rooms. Great location."
Kavian
The price is AU$603
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July
19. Castillo Inn at the Beach
Castillo Inn at the BeachWest Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
The price is AU$392
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
20. Casa Del Mar Inn
Casa Del Mar InnWest Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay very close to the beach and to great restaurants"
Cole
The price is AU$358
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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Our guide on where to stay in Waterfront
Find the best Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor.
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.
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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Granada Theatre might round out your trip.
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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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.
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