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Where to stay in Cielito

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

A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor.

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A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

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.

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A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

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 Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

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A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

West Beach

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

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A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Staff is friendly, room was clean and had a hip updated modern feel. Free breakfast is a plus even though I did not partake. For me the best thing about Avania was its location. Minutes from the harbor, the pier, and the beach. Also close to restaurants and shops on State street. Downside is limited parking onsite. No guarantees you will find a parking spot on premises if you leave for dinner. Overall, not bad but for the price you may want to find something a bit more upscale."

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Great property. Great staff at check in. Had to roll bags a while to get to 2nd floor room using elevator. When used echeck-out, left keys in room but needed them to get out of complex back to car so had to use the steps with heavy bags. Needed directions on how to treat keys. Wonderful stay! 8min from UCSB."

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

8/10 Good

"We had a great stay at this hotel. The room was very clean, and the entire property was quiet and peaceful. Everyone mostly kept to themselves, which made for a relaxing stay. The air conditioning worked amazingly it kept the room nice and cold, which was especially appreciated during the warmer weather. The pool was also clean and well maintained. The only minor downside was that there wasn't a microwave in the room. However, there is a shared microwave located in the laundry room next to the washers, dryers, and vending machines, so it wasn't a huge inconvenience. As for the staff, we honestly didn't interact with them much, so I can't fairly comment on the service. We didn't need to ask for anything during our stay. Overall, we had a very pleasant experience and would definitely consider staying here again."

Hotel Californian

8/10 Good

"The property is indeed unique - - beautiful architecture - our room however was extremely overpriced for having it face a parking lot and garbage area . The room itself was clean although the carpet had several spots all over. For 1300 / night I would expect more, at least a bigger property with more to do … The pool area was the best thing we experienced in the hotel although they didn’t really have food or drink service - waiters would show up maybe once / hour. They are located in the best Santa Barbara Funk Zone as it’s called but that also within 2 min walk of commercial transportation train tracks."

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our family trip with beachside inn. The staff was very friendly and helped us get adjoining rooms. the parking was easy and were able to walk around. Since it was hot the pool was nice and clean. The breakfast buffet was a nice way to start the day, especially with our picky little eaters. overall nice stay."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Cielito?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Santa Barbara's Cielito neighbourhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Rattlesnake Canyon Trail as part of your Cielito travel plans.

How many hotels will I find in the Cielito area?

When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Santa Barbara, you can choose from 12 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Cielito.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Cielito, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Cielito.

What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Rattlesnake Canyon Trail is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Cielito. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, make sure that you visit other sights such as Franceschi Park or Santa Barbara Bowl.

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1. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

2. Sandpiper Lodge

3. Inn By The Harbor

4. Lemon Tree Inn

5. The Upham Hotel

6. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

7. Lavender Inn by the Sea

8. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

9. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

10. Hotel Santa Barbara

11. The Inn at East Beach

12. Beachside Inn

13. Agave Inn

14. Marina Beach Hotel

15. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

16. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

17. La Playa Inn

18. Simpson House Inn

19. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

20. Oasis Inn & Suites

Where to stay in Cielito

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Cielito Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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