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Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North
2.5 star property
13.8 km from Waterfront
The price is RM319
RM366 total
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
23.1 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,013 reviews)
"Was a great time!!"
United States
Amanda
The price is RM765
RM859 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
8.1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (357 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is RM820
RM951 total
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Inn on Summer Hill

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort
2.0 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (70 reviews)
"The cabin we had was wonderful. Kitchen was stocked so well. It was clean and pleasant. However, if you advertise a restaurant and you are 17 MILES away from everything, that advertised restaurant better be open. We were panicked when the restaurant had not been open for over 1.5 years!!! The thought of going back 17 miles on a country road after driving over 5 hours was a deal breaker. Although staff was super and helped us find some food in the little convenience store (which closed at...
United States
Denise
The price is RM848
RM966 total
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 1.6 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (419 reviews)
"Staff was terrific and room was great size and cleanly and very cozy. As far as bed and breakfasts go this place was a 10/10."
United States
Ryan
The price is RM527
RM600 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
14.3 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,511 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Justin
The price is RM565
RM651 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
6 km from Waterfront
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Pool was amazing and staff was really helpful"
United States
Demian
The price is RM448
RM511 total
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.5 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (282 reviews)
"We had a very pleasant visit and will be returning"
United States
Simon
The price is RM1,191
RM1,536 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
3.4 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Everything was awesome and we would definitely stay again."
United States
Joyce Marie
The price is RM701
RM799 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,190 reviews)
"The location was very nice, very clean room and the breakfast was delicious! "
United States
Vincent
The price is RM644
RM736 total
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Beachside Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
16 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Leticia I
The price is RM742
RM854 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.8 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Amazing stay! Will come back again!"
United States
Chaoqun
The price is RM728
RM830 total
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,362 reviews)
"One of the best motels and super close to the beach, zoo, and everything else."
United States
Olga
The price is RM634
RM724 total
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, lots of restaurants nearby and the room and amenities were great."
United States
Elena
The price is RM772
RM881 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
La Playa Inn

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
10.3 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,126 reviews)
"Lived this location and will totally stay here again. Great family spot with clean rooms, nice beds, nice pool, breakfast every morning and beautiful landscaping."
United States
Nicole
The price is RM665
RM773 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
2.8 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Home/room felt like home while our short stay away from home. Host was very helpful throughout our stay."
United States
Norma
The price is RM779
RM890 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
The Craft House Inn

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location with a retro flair."
United States
nathan
The price is RM588
RM670 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
The Inn at East Beach

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
3.8 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, good stuff perfect location."
United States
Anna
The price is RM629
RM881 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Montecito Inn

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
3.4 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (566 reviews)
"We loved this hotel so much that we made a reservation as soon as we got home!"
United States
Julie
The price is RM2,747
RM3,422 total
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
El Encanto Santa Barbara

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
Laguna, 1.6 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (190 reviews)
"The location was great and room is lovely "
United States
Nancy
The price is RM690
RM1,079 total
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Casa Riviera
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Where to stay in Waterfront

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

Santa Barbara Beach

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.

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.

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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

West Beach

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

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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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?
East Beach, Leadbetter Beach and West Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay in Waterfront. You could also plan a visit to Santa Barbara Harbor or Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center 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.

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