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Our top choices for Santa Barbara family-friendly hotels

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

A breakfast bar with various food items, beverages, and a coffee machine.

A hot tub area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and palm trees in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a view of palm trees and a marina through the windows.

1. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

RM795

RM906 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

A spacious dining area with a central island, round tables, and comfortable seating.

A white building with a central entrance, palm trees, and storefronts on the ground level.

A bar area with a high ceiling and skylight, wooden flooring, and a bar counter with stools.

2. Hotel Santa Barbara

Downtown Santa Barbara

RM990

RM1,151 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A corridor with a central staircase, outdoor seating, and lanterns.

A building with white columns, a balcony with a railing, and two wall-mounted lanterns.

A balcony with a wooden bench, a patterned ottoman, and a view of a building with a tiled roof and palm trees.

A dining room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave.

3. La Playa Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

RM809

RM922 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.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a bench. There are two doors leading to a balcony, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a potted plant, and a staircase with colorful tiles.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.

4. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

Family-friendly fun awaits at this coastal hotel, where free bikes, cots, and a gated outdoor pool keep every age entertained.

RM857

RM978 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.

A table with a pitcher, wine glasses, and snacks by a window with a view of palm trees and a building.

A pathway flanked by lush greenery and palm trees, leading to a building with a tiled roof.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a pergola with vines, and a view of greenery.

5. Inn By The Harbor

Santa Barbara Beach

Holiday memories in the making at this Santa Barbara harbour retreat with complimentary bikes for family beach days.

RM923

RM1,054 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A gated entrance with an arch covered in greenery, a tiled pathway, and a building with a balcony.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A fire pit surrounded by outdoor seating.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, patterned chairs, and artwork on the walls.

6. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

North State

RM706

RM807 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a round table with a pair of sunglasses and a book, a chair with a denim jacket, and a window with white blinds.

An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by white umbrellas and lounge chairs, with palm trees and a tiled deck.

A hotel with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and palm trees.

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

7. Marina Beach Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

RM612

RM698 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

Two women walking on a sidewalk with a garden and a building in the background.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, white cabinetry, wicker furniture, and a large window.

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

A bicycle parked outside a building with a tiled floor and a glass door.

8. Lavender Inn by the Sea

Santa Barbara Beach

Family fun awaits at this California hotel with beachside location, outdoor pools, and complimentary bike rentals.

RM758

RM865 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Pool

Breakfast included

Water park

4 stars

5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Santa Barbara

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

A breakfast bar with various food items, beverages, and a coffee machine.

A hot tub area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and palm trees in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a view of palm trees and a marina through the windows.

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

RM795

RM906 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a bench. There are two doors leading to a balcony, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a potted plant, and a staircase with colorful tiles.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

RM857

RM978 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.

A table with a pitcher, wine glasses, and snacks by a window with a view of palm trees and a building.

A pathway flanked by lush greenery and palm trees, leading to a building with a tiled roof.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a pergola with vines, and a view of greenery.

Inn By The Harbor

Santa Barbara Beach

RM923

RM1,054 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A seaside patio with wicker chairs, a view of the marina, and palm trees.

A bridge leading to a row of white buildings with balconies, a palm tree, and a brick pathway.

A waterfront hotel with a reflective pool, a pedestrian bridge, and a view of mountains in the background.

Harbor View Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

RM1,164

RM1,327 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A table with a pitcher of dark liquid, a clear pitcher, and glasses, along with small bowls of pretzels and nuts.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, white cabinetry, wicker furniture, and a large window.

A beachside path with bicycles, palm trees, and a clear sky.

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Santa Barbara Beach

RM758

RM865 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned armchair.

A covered outdoor area with a pergola, steps leading to a door labeled "Office," and lush greenery including large plants and flowering bushes.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a framed quote on the wall, and a large potted plant.

Mason Beach Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

RM952

RM1,111 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by white umbrellas and lounge chairs, with palm trees and a tiled deck.

A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and clear skies.

A hotel with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and palm trees.

Marina Beach Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

RM612

RM698 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a large window offering a view of the beach and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a bookshelf.

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a marina with boats and palm trees.

Beachside Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

RM670

RM765 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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.

A spacious room with two sofas facing a glass table, a vase with flowers, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

A large, historic building with arched windows and a central tower, surrounded by palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

RM1,180

RM1,348 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.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a kitchen in the background with white cabinets and a television mounted on the wall.

An aerial view of a rectangular swimming pool surrounded by white lounge chairs and umbrellas, with palm trees and a tiled roof in the background.

A hotel reception area with a granite reception desk, black leather chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and a potted orchid.

The Franciscan Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

RM581

RM662 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Santa Barbara

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

A breakfast bar with various food items, beverages, and a coffee machine.

A hot tub area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and palm trees in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a view of palm trees and a marina through the windows.

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

RM795

RM906 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a bench. There are two doors leading to a balcony, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a potted plant, and a staircase with colorful tiles.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

RM857

RM978 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.

A table with a pitcher, wine glasses, and snacks by a window with a view of palm trees and a building.

A pathway flanked by lush greenery and palm trees, leading to a building with a tiled roof.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a pergola with vines, and a view of greenery.

Inn By The Harbor

Santa Barbara Beach

RM923

RM1,054 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A table with a pitcher of dark liquid, a clear pitcher, and glasses, along with small bowls of pretzels and nuts.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, white cabinetry, wicker furniture, and a large window.

A beachside path with bicycles, palm trees, and a clear sky.

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Santa Barbara Beach

RM758

RM865 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by white umbrellas and lounge chairs, with palm trees and a tiled deck.

A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and clear skies.

A hotel with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and palm trees.

Marina Beach Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

RM612

RM698 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A corridor with a central staircase, outdoor seating, and lanterns.

A wooden cabinet with a mirror, a trash bin, and a potted plant in a hallway with patterned flooring and a door in the background.

A dining room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave.

La Playa Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

RM809

RM922 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fountain, and white buildings with arches.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bar area in the background.

A modern bar area with a high bar counter, multiple stools, and a large wine rack.

The exterior of Hotel Virginia with a prominent entrance, a flag, and a well-lit facade.

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown Santa Barbara

RM867

RM990 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a pool.

A rooftop patio with a fireplace, outdoor seating, and a pergola.

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a railing with artwork.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Downtown Santa Barbara

RM1,405

RM1,810 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A gated entrance with an arch covered in greenery, a tiled pathway, and a building with a balcony.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of a balcony with palm trees.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, patterned chairs, and artwork on the walls.

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

North State

RM706

RM807 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a large window offering a view of the beach and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a bookshelf.

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a marina with boats and palm trees.

Beachside Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

RM670

RM765 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Top Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"surprisingly nice /strong jets in hot tub!"

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

8/10 Good

"It is in a perfect walkable location in SB. We picked it because they allow dogs and the room is actually perfect to have dogs! Little kitchen, which makes feeding them easy. Also spacious! We brought a Great Dane and there was plenty of room :) Bed was pretty comfy and room has AC and a nice bathroom. The only thing I didn’t love was the noise. You can hear the people above you, but a sound machine helps! Honestly despite the noise, would stay here again ;)"

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved this hotel. It was our second time to stay there. The view is absolutely incredible. Will stay there again."

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Super clean room and easy to get around."

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Frequently asked questions

What's Santa Barbara like for family-friendly holidays?

You may want to consider the walkable destination of Santa Barbara if you've been thinking about a trip for the whole family. The cycling trails, beaches and cafes are just some of the things that make this an attractive spot for a family holiday. Arrange a flight into Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal), which is the closest airport, or Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is located 24.7 mi (39.7 km) from the city centre.

What's the best family accommodation in Santa Barbara?

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara is a hotel with an outdoor pool and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices for your child-friendly holiday include Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort and Inn By The Harbor.

How many family hotels can I expect to find in Santa Barbara?

Expedia has 17 hotels in Santa Barbara that are great for families.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Santa Barbara?

The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 13°C. Average annual precipitation for Santa Barbara is 392 mm.

What's there to see and do with your family in Santa Barbara?

While you are holidaying in Santa Barbara, you and the family may want to see some interesting spots such as Arlington Theater and Lobero Theater. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Santa Barbara Bowl and Stearns Wharf.

What's the best way for us to get around Santa Barbara?

To see more of the larger area, take a train from Santa Barbara Station. Santa Barbara might not have many public transport choices, so consider renting a car to explore more.

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