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Top 10 Hotels Near Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary

Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
0.8 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great customer service and large, comfortable rooms!"
United States
Barry
The price is RM375
RM432 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
2.6 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1336)
"Good hotel"
United States
MINH
The price is RM451
RM520 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
1 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1212)
"We had a short one-day stay and it was clean and quiet."
United States
CYNTHIA
The price is RM362
RM417 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Beach
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
0.9 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (223)
"Clean and comfortable beds "
United States
Kelly
The price is RM469
RM539 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Courtyard
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

2.0 star property
3.2 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1024)
"Love staying here"
United States
Ana
The price is RM298
RM351 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Terrace/patio
Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
0.8 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
6.8 out of 10, (627)
"Nice atmosphere and garden seating area on property. "
United States
Ben
Casa Del Sol
Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
6.8 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1013)
"It was great. Staff really nice, room great and the restaurant was excellent. "
United States
Shaunna
The price is RM816
RM917 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Lobby
Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill

3.0 star property
8.9 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (335)
"Fantastic place to stay! Great staff, great location, beautiful memories!"
United States
Christopher
The price is RM1,029
RM1,173 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Inn on Summer Hill
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar
Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach

5.0 star property
11.9 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (292)
"One of the best properties I’ve stayed at. Beautiful and clean . Service is excellent. "
United States
Karina
The price is RM5,185
RM6,383 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Terrace/patio
Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera

4.0 star property
18 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (76)
"love staying here - will return."
United States
Mark
The price is RM503
RM878 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Casa Riviera
Exterior
Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
17.5 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"The best utility and quality you can get from a motel."
United States
DANAIL IVANOV
The price is RM530
RM604 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Marina Beach Motel
Beach/ocean view
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4.0 star property
15.7 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"A wonderful place & an amazing staff"
United States
Ann
The price is RM1,230
RM1,405 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Santa Barbara Inn
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina

3.0 star property
18 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (126)
"Beautiful property . Clean and aesthetically appealing . Dog friendly had me sold ! "
United States
Sheryl
Casa De La Vina
Beach nearby
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
13.4 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Great place to stay! Clean rooms, nice staff."
United States
KIMBERLY
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Front of property
Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn

3.0 star property
17.5 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Everything was perfect "
United States
Andrew
The price is RM597
RM681 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Harbor House Inn
Front of property – evening/night
La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn

2.5 star property
17.6 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Clean room, kind and helpful staff, great parking, great location, very good breakfast "
United States
Luciana Adgemian Menani
The price is RM660
RM752 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
La Playa Inn
View from room
Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn

4.0 star property
13 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Wonderful stay. Beautiful facility and location. "
United States
Abbylin
The price is RM679
RM947 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Montecito Inn
Garden
Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn

5.0 star property
19.2 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (686)
"I love this place. This is my 2nd times, clean , staff friendly "
United States
Saypin
The price is RM1,478
RM1,687 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Simpson House Inn
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara

4.0 star property
18.1 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (373)
"Everything was so top-notch. However, little things like telling us we need to request room cleaning service, what the internet network/password is, text that our room is ready for us, etc. would push this to a five star."
United States
Henry
The price is RM1,214
RM1,548 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin

2.5 star property
18.3 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (220)
"I will definitely be staying at this place again anytime I visit Santa Barbara."
United States
Stephanie
The price is RM361
RM717 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Casa Jardin
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Top Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Close the freeway and downtown, overall great location. The grounds of the hotel were very charming and the room was very clean."
Nancy 2-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Hotels near other Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary attractions

Coastline scenery at Tar Pits Park, Carpinteria, California, includes tar covered rocks and driftwood scattered along the shore. A pier stretches into the sea, set against a backdrop of coastal cliffs

Tar Pits Park

4.5/5 (25 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Tar Pits Park, a lovely green space in Carpinteria. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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Calm sea waves splash on empty beach at sunset. Wide shot background

Carpinteria State Beach

4.5/5 (709 reviews)
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Carpinteria State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Carpinteria. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary?
Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary is located in a welcoming area of Carpinteria known for its beautiful beaches and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 11 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary?
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary. Other good options within a short distance include Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South and Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary?
Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given 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 the best deals near Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary.
What can I see and do near Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary?
Get outside and spend some time strolling around Tar Pits Park, Tomol Interpretive Play Area and Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park. Dip your toes in the water at Carpinteria State Beach, Rincon Beach Park and La Conchita Beach. You can enjoy nature at Seaside Gardens, Toro Canyon Off Leash Area or Oil Piers Beach.