Isla Vista Travel Guide

Goleta

A rocky shoreline with waves crashing against the rocks.

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Top hotels in Isla Vista

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is 5.911.420 ₫ per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
5.911.420 ₫
6.873.798 ₫ total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,505 reviews)
"Great hotel right on State Street. My only issue is the design of the shower. Very difficult to not get the floor wet with one non-moving piece of glass."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

2 out of 5
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is 1.966.961 ₫ per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
1.966.961 ₫
2.369.841 ₫ total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is 2.874.989 ₫ per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
2.874.989 ₫
3.277.487 ₫ total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,689 reviews)
"The rooms are clean and comfortably furnished - not plastic-y or bolted down - with real furniture. Breakfast is great. The rooms all face the inner motor court and feel safer than most motels. The a/c worked great! The pool looks clean and well maintained."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is 4.566.159 ₫ per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
4.566.159 ₫
5.214.267 ₫ total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,287 reviews)
"Prime location across from beach and walking distance to downtown restaurants, bars and shops. Great value compared to many surrounding properties."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Beachside Inn
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is 4.425.662 ₫ per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
4.425.662 ₫
5.249.019 ₫ total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,398 reviews)
"Really a wonderful surprise. Well appointed room, clean, high tech mirror. Above all very good location 5 minutes on foot to both beaches. Also a quiet location despite be blocks from 101. The staff almost apologized for the ‘small’ breakfast. Actually it any thing one would need including a great ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort

4 out of 5
3400 East Highway 246 Santa Ynez CA
The price is 2.712.377 ₫ per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
2.712.377 ₫
3.170.164 ₫ total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Ynez. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,356 reviews)
"Attractive facility Downside is no convient breakfast restaurant"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Chumash Casino Resort
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Where to stay in Isla Vista

Find the best Isla Vista areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Old Town

When in Old Town, you can plan a visit to UC SB Events Center and Goleta Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Gaviota

If you're spending some time in Gaviota, Gaviota Beach and Gaviota State Park are top sights worth seeing.

Ellwood

If you're spending some time in Ellwood, Sandpiper Golf Club and Goleta Butterfly Grove are top sights worth seeing.

Fairview

If you're spending some time in Fairview, Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens and Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond are top sights worth seeing.

Winchester

While there might not be top attractions in Winchester, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Glen Annie Golf Club and Sandpiper Golf Club.



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