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Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Perfect stay, the room was nice, clean and super comfortable"
United States
Ilya
The price is RM1,132
RM1,294 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Santa Barbara Inn

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 0.6 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,226 reviews)
"Nice motel in a nice location at a good price "
United Kingdom
carl
The price is RM397
RM453 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
Laguna, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (97 reviews)
"Absolutely phenomenal stay check in and check out was so easy. The room was always clean in a great area with plenty of things to do with 100% recommend staying in this beautiful place."
United States
Luis
The price is RM554
RM932 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Casa Riviera

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,013 reviews)
"Great location and parking, nice atmosphere, friendly helpful staff, comfortable bed and room"
United States
Irene
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,010 reviews)
"Great staffs and excellent location. "
United States
Nick
The price is RM547
RM623 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Marina Beach Motel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (987 reviews)
"A wonderful hotel to stay in very clean very new absolutely loved it and it had a fireplace which was so cute"
United States
Yveta
The price is RM439
RM500 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
4.0 star property
3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (135 reviews)
"Beautiful place. Highly recommend. Everything was just perfect!"
United States
Jaime
Casa De La Vina

Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna, 3.2 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (236 reviews)
"Great room in a quiet area in walking distance to many restaurants and bars. The kitchenette was outfitted well which made my stay very comfortable with a night in with take out food. "
United States
Jeff
The price is RM442
RM805 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Casa Jardin

Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
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."
United States
Otilia
The price is RM589
RM672 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Harbor House Inn

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean, walkable to the beach/nearby restaurants & pier"
United States
Cassie
The price is RM727
RM829 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
La Playa Inn

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,106 reviews)
"Great complimentary breakfast and location. "
United States
Kristine
The price is RM618
RM705 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,041 reviews)
"Great brunch, beautiful property and helpful staff"
United States
Kritika
The Franciscan Hotel

Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
West Beach, 2.5 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Staff very courteous and rooms very nice. Great view and easy access to beach.."
United States
JohnB
The price is RM994
RM1,134 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Harbor View Inn

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and clean rooms. "
United States
Tim
The Inn at East Beach

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (376 reviews)
"Loved our room and property. Bed was comfortable!"
United States
Kathaleen and Trevor
The price is RM1,461
RM1,669 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Palihouse Santa Barbara

The Eagle Inn

The Eagle Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
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"
United States
Ricardo
The Eagle Inn

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,317 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, nice assortments of breakfast items, good price, walking distance to a lot of restaurants and shops."
United States
Lisette
The price is RM805
RM920 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
1.8 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Lower State, 2.6 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (181 reviews)
"Highly recommended "
United States
Naya
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
The Funk Zone, 2.4 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (933 reviews)
"Good size room, friendly staff, and great location."
United States
Jasper
The price is RM2,688
RM3,324 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Hotel Californian
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Barbara Zoo?
Santa Barbara Zoo is located in a walkable area of Santa Barbara known for its beautiful beaches and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 81 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Santa Barbara Zoo?
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo. Other good choices within a short distance include Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach and Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.
How many hotels are there close to Santa Barbara Zoo?
Expedia has 81 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Barbara Zoo.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Barbara Zoo, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Santa Barbara Zoo.
What can I see and do near Santa Barbara Zoo?
You'll want to browse the collections at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, Presidio Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Mission Santa Barbara, Casa Del Herrero and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. You can catch a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, Lobero Theater and Granada Theatre.
How can I get to Santa Barbara Zoo?
With so many choices for transport, seeing all of the area near Santa Barbara Zoo is a breeze. If you want to explore the larger area, hop aboard a train at Santa Barbara Station. You can learn about water transport options at the local port.