What is Santa Barbara Beach like?

Santa Barbara Beach is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its beautiful beaches and popular zoo. Make sure that you visit Stearns Wharf and West Beach as part of your Santa Barbara Beach travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Santa Barbara Beach?

Based on our traveller data, Beachside Inn is one of the top choices for your stay in Santa Barbara Beach. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor, and it offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Avania Inn of Santa Barbara and The Milo .

How many hotels are there in Santa Barbara Beach?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 175 Santa Barbara Beach hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Santa Barbara Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals in Santa Barbara Beach.

What are the top things to see and do in Santa Barbara Beach?

Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum are fun stops for the whole family while you're in Santa Barbara Beach. Stearns Wharf and West Beach are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Santa Barbara Art Foundry, MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Santa Barbara Beach. When you're sightseeing in Santa Barbara, East Beach and Moreton Bay Fig Tree are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Santa Barbara Beach and the greater Santa Barbara area?

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Santa Barbara Station. You can enquire about options for water travel at the port.

Top 10 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels of 2026

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A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."

1. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

Amanda

RM1,057 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "LA PLAYA INN Santa Barbara, California".

2. La Playa Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

Nick

RM922 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A sunlit balcony with a curved sofa, a small round table, and a potted plant. The balcony features arched windows with a view of palm trees and the sea.

3. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

melanie

RM1,347 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

4. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach

Anne

RM698 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story building with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

5. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

Richard

RM1,167 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a small woven stool, and a large wall clock.

6. Beachside Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

Karen

RM809 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A bright kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view through glass doors to an outdoor patio.

7. Lavender Inn by the Sea

Santa Barbara Beach

Brandon

RM972 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.

8. Marina Beach Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

Lori

RM763 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A white building with a sign reading "Mason Beach Inn" and a balcony with a railing.

9. Mason Beach Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

Rachita

RM1,111 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

10. Inn By The Harbor

Santa Barbara Beach

Tricia

RM1,131 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, a beach view, and a well-maintained lawn.

11. Harbor View Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

Mario

RM1,442 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

12. Riviera Beach House

Santa Barbara Beach

Trent

RM770 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.

13. The Franciscan Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

Bob

RM645 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A patio with striped sofas and a table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and flowers.

14. The Milo

Santa Barbara Beach

Katherine

RM1,127 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

15. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

Tammy

RM556 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a sign that reads "Castillo Inn."

16. Castillo Inn at the Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

Wesley

RM695 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a runway and palm trees.

17. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Santa Barbara Beach

John

RM1,249 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A coastal house with a red roof, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain backdrop.

18. Harbor House Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

James

RM818 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

19. The Eagle Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

Brian

RM1,024 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel entrance with a large glass ceiling, multiple chandeliers, and palm trees.

20. Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Santa Barbara Beach

Alyse

RM1,347 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Marina Beach Hotel	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,193 reviews	View
Harbor House Inn	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Casa Yano by The Beach	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
La Playa Inn	2.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Santa Barbara Inn	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Where to stay in Santa Barbara Beach

Find the best Santa Barbara Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A beach with a pier, buildings, and mountains in the background.

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.

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A white colonial building with a bell tower, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

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.

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A beach with a pier extending into the water, mountains in the background, and several flags on the pier.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

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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A coastal town with red-tiled roofs, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

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Top Santa Barbara Beach Hotel Reviews

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay, only had one night and wished I would have stayed longer. The room was spacious and clean and the free breakfast was a plus. Super close to the pier."

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was helpful and very friendly. They kept the property in great condition. Our room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. I loved the amenities including the hot tub/pool and the food for breakfast and happy hour was great. I would definitely come back here again to stay."

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Our top choices for Santa Barbara Beach hotels

1. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

2. La Playa Inn

3. Santa Barbara Inn

4. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

5. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

6. Beachside Inn

7. Lavender Inn by the Sea

8. Marina Beach Hotel

9. Mason Beach Inn

10. Inn By The Harbor

11. Harbor View Inn

12. Riviera Beach House

13. The Franciscan Hotel

14. The Milo

15. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

16. Castillo Inn at the Beach

17. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

18. Harbor House Inn

19. The Eagle Inn

20. Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

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