The Best Hotels in North State, Santa Barbara - 2026 Updated Prices

A residential area with houses, palm trees, and a road.

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sandpiper Lodge	2.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 2,614 reviews	View
Lemon Tree Inn	3.5 star property	8.4 Very good 1,343 reviews	View
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott	3.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,210 reviews	View
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara	2.0 star property	7.8 Good 1,011 reviews	View
Town and Country Inn	2.5 star property	7.8 Good 1,002 reviews	View

Where to stay in North State

Find the best North State 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 West Beach.

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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 Presidio Santa Barbara 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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Top North State Hotel Reviews

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

8/10 Good

"Upon arrival, we waited 1 hour to check in and then they gave us the wrong room. If it wasn’t for Rick, the bellman, I would have waited another hour to speak to somebody at the front desk about the room situation. Raffy Helou was also extremely helpful and accommodating making sure that our stay was memorable."

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay for our mini-honeymoon! The room is very comfortable with a great location near many restaurants, coffee shops, and places to drink wine. The staff were all friendly and very, very helpful! There is a mild amount of noise being near State street but nothing that diminishes the stay at all. Would definitely recommend to anyone staying in Santa Barbara."

Hotel Californian

8/10 Good

"check in was chaotic . She gave us a quick overview of the property, which is more of a compound and not super easy to figure out, but failed to provide the map. The biggest issues was the room wasn't ready till well after 4:00. They were supposed to update us, with a call and they didn't. We were left waiting in reception for a half hour and kept having to wait in line for reception."

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

10/10 Excellent

"The motel was very reasonable. Staff was very nice. It wasn’t a fancy place, but it was still clean. If you just need a place to stay, and not worried about how fancy it’s not, then this is a good place for that if you don’t wanna spend a lot of money."

Sandpiper Lodge

8/10 Good

"The breakfast was a huge let down. Coffee was good. And there were previously frozen croissants pre-sliced and a conveyor toaster for them. With a little butter and a packet of jam which were fine. But that’s about it. For the price and the advertising I surely expected a bit more of a spread for the Continental Breakfast. You should have seen the faces of surprised dismay on the many tourists who came in after me. They also expected something more."

Frequently asked questions

What is North State like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Santa Barbara's North State neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Upper State Street and Santa Barbara Golf Club as part of your North State travel plans.

How many hotels can I expect to find in North State?

When you want to find places to stay in Santa Barbara, start by booking one of Expedia's 9 hotels and other accommodation options in North State.

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

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in North State.

What are the top things to see and do in North State?

If you're looking forward to a day of shopping in North State, consider Upper State Street or La Cumbre Plaza, and pick out the perfect souvenir. A visit to Santa Barbara Golf Club is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. Earl Warren Showgrounds, Jesusita Trail and Emmons Arts Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around North State. Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Mission Santa Barbara are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.

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1. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

2. Sandpiper Lodge

3. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

4. Lemon Tree Inn

5. Town and Country Inn

6. Rose Garden Inn

7. Oasis Inn & Suites

8. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

9. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

10. Agave Inn

11. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

12. Inn By The Harbor

13. The Upham Hotel

14. Lavender Inn by the Sea

15. Sunset Motel

16. Casa Iglesia

17. Marina Beach Hotel

18. La Playa Inn

19. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

20. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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Where to stay in North State

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top North State Hotel Reviews

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

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