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Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
8.1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (343 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is 6.492.500 ₫
7.531.300 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Inn on Summer Hill

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, (1,008 reviews)
"Had an awesome restaurant right on property and all staff very friendly"
United States
cathy
The price is 4.036.257 ₫
4.533.583 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

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, (1,409 reviews)
"Staff was very polite and helpful with recommendations for dinner. The rooms were clean and comfortable."
United States
Kimberly
The price is 3.509.846 ₫
4.043.167 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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, (213 reviews)
"Great room and staff"
United States
JEFFREY
The price is 6.367.325 ₫
8.437.739 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
2.8 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 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 5.805.853 ₫
6.629.994 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
The Craft House Inn

Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
4.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay! Everything was spotless, the bed was very comfortable and location was excellent! Would definitely"
United States
Emilie
The price is 3.713.710 ₫
6.898.151 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Casa Yano by The Beach

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
3.4 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (550 reviews)
"Great room and nice facility."
United States
John
The price is 15.452.150 ₫
19.536.199 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
El Encanto Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
15.8 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,253 reviews)
"Nice location , clean and friendly staff.."
United States
MARIDIE
The price is 2.002.022 ₫
2.306.229 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (378 reviews)
"Room was really clean and dog friendly. Staff was great and very helpful. "
United States
Ver
The price is 6.193.845 ₫
7.060.983 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice place."
Canada
Thomas
The price is 2.986.550 ₫
3.410.380 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Castillo Inn at the Beach

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, (1,004 reviews)
"Very nice place."
United States
Larry
The price is 4.466.840 ₫
5.092.197 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Great room, great location, loved this spot. "
United States
Susan
The price is 7.245.630 ₫
8.276.629 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Santa Barbara Inn

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
Laguna, 1.6 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (122 reviews)
"Check in was easy, room is incredibly comfortable and love the location!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is 4.051.320 ₫
6.542.882 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Casa Riviera

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is 3.926.664 ₫
4.523.195 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 4.9 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (300 reviews)
"Service, food, accommodations were top tier! What a special place ❤️ Can’t wait to visit again!"
United States
Joelle
The price is 33.306.525 ₫
40.963.705 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Rosewood Miramar Beach

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (236 reviews)
"Nice staff"
United States
Juan
The price is 2.516.233 ₫
2.893.577 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

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, (1,255 reviews)
"Nice Rooms great location "
United States
Erika
The price is 2.957.983 ₫
3.377.918 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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, (1,001 reviews)
"This hotel is so cute, super friendly staffs and location is perfect. "
United States
Vivian
The price is 7.689.717 ₫
8.766.174 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
La Playa Inn

Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"The welcome was warm, friendly and efficient. My room was upgraded without me asking. And it was beautiful. Everything was perfect."
United States
Cathy
The price is 4.259.599 ₫
4.855.943 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Harbor House Inn
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Where to stay in Waterfront

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

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

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.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara 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.