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Top 10 Hotels in Waterfront, Santa Barbara

La Playa Inn
Front of property – evening/night

La Playa Inn

2.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Nice setting, quiet, and newly renovated "
The price is RM993
RM1,132 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
La Playa Inn
Inn By The Harbor
Exterior

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1615)
"Nice place "
The price is RM1,106
RM1,263 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Inn By The Harbor
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1721)
"Nice hotel and good breakfast and free parking walking distance to the beach and pier."
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
View from room

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1009)
"Beautiful hotel and great staff. "
The price is RM792
RM904 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Casa De La Vina
1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, iron/ironing board

Casa De La Vina

2.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (91)
"Great time great place !!! Would stay again "
The price is RM717
RM1,227 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Casa De La Vina
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Property amenity

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (151)
"If you’re looking for calm, quiet, elegant setting while being surrounded by greenery, this is your place. A beautiful and calming setting for a relaxing getaway. The rooms are wonderful and the walkable area is very pleasant as well. Big shout out to Gustavo who was extremely helpful in my booking and while on my stay! "
The price is RM1,229
RM1,377 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Outdoor pool

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Perfect stay "
The price is RM800
RM899 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Beautiful property! The staff is very attentive and meet all your needs"
The price is RM3,186
RM3,848 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (353)
"Overall great experience, great location and the hospitality was amazing "
The price is RM1,208
RM1,380 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Beachside Inn
View from property

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Service, location and very clean place."
The price is RM995
RM1,137 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Beachside Inn
Inn on Summer Hill
Lobby

Inn on Summer Hill

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (315)
"Beautiful setting, tastefully decorated rooms that were very comfortable and luxurious "
The price is RM1,059
RM1,207 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Inn on Summer Hill
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Terrace/patio

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Great location! "
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
View from property

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
"I love this hotel"
The price is RM1,059
RM1,207 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"Great place to stay!"
The price is RM846
RM983 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge
Lobby sitting area

Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1587)
"This is a very pleasant place to stay."
The price is RM506
RM577 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Sandpiper Lodge
The Franciscan Hotel
Front of property

The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1013)
"Very nice staff, location is perfect."
The Franciscan Hotel
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Freshly renewed rooms with modern decor, comfortable beds. Right on State street for easy access to fun things. Great, helpful staff."
The price is RM889
RM1,023 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Hotel Santa Barbara
Marina Beach Motel
Exterior

Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Great stay!"
The price is RM933
RM1,064 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Marina Beach Motel
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Our stay was great, no complaints"
The price is RM745
RM851 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Exterior

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1014)
"Location was fantastic, comfortable room and great staff"
The price is RM662
RM755 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
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Where to stay in Waterfront

Find the best Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Montecito map

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 map

Santa Barbara Beach

8 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

Santa Barbara which includes a coastal town
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 map

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 Santa Barbara Museum of Art or Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

West Beach map

West Beach

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

East Beach map

East Beach

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Frequently asked questions

What is Waterfront like?

Travellers to the Waterfront neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor as part of your Waterfront travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Waterfront, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Waterfront.

What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Leadbetter Beach, Chase Palm Park and Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center. You could also plan a visit to East Beach or Santa Barbara Harbor while you're in the neighbourhood. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Santa Barbara Deep Sea and Stearns Wharf are just a few of the places to visit in and around Waterfront. Santa Barbara Art Foundry and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.