The Best Hotels in Santa Barbara Beach, Santa Barbara - 2026 Updated Prices

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

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Marina Beach Hotel	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,167 reviews	View
Casa Yano by The Beach	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,116 reviews	View
The Eagle Inn	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Franciscan Hotel	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,240 reviews	View

Where to stay in Santa Barbara Beach

Find the best Santa Barbara Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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A large tree with dense foliage in a park.

Lower State

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like Reagan Ranch Center and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.

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Top Santa Barbara Beach Hotel Reviews

Mason Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Hard to stay anywhere else! Great place and staff!"

Marina Beach Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location is the best part…walkable to the wharf, funk town, beach, restaurants and tasting rooms. Room was renovated but small. These are renovated motel rooms which we didn’t love that layout but the majority of the accommodations in SB are Inns or Motels. Staff were nice and helpful. Pool is at the motel next door. Bikes are a lil run down, Breakfast was nice…they partner with local bakery shops and provide delicious pastries and bagels. The coffee was smooth and tasty. They have dairy free creamer…just ask for it. Overall, it worked for the night, but I wouldn’t stay there for a longer stay."

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

8/10 Good

"The property was well located, the grounds were not large but well maintained and cheerful, the staff were outstanding. Everyone at the front desk went above and beyond. The wine at the happy hour was very good. The breakfast was better than average. However, we found the design not ideal in the 2nd floor garden view rooms. It was difficult to regulate the temperature of the rooms at night - getting fresh outside air into the room depended on two tiny windows covered by drapes and a small window in the bath. The AC worked but blew right at the bed just a few feet distant. The larger ground floor rooms would have better met our needs."

Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Barbara Beach like?

Santa Barbara Beach is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its beautiful beaches and popular zoo. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Santa Barbara Beach? Consider a visit to Stearns Wharf while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels are there in Santa Barbara Beach?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 175 Santa Barbara Beach hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Santa Barbara Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals in Santa Barbara Beach.

What are the top things to see and do in Santa Barbara Beach?

Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum are fun stops for the whole family while you're in Santa Barbara Beach. Stearns Wharf and West Beach are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Santa Barbara Deep Sea, Santa Barbara Art Foundry and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are just a few of the places to visit in and around Santa Barbara Beach. When you're sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Reagan Ranch Center and East Beach are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Santa Barbara Beach and the greater Santa Barbara area?

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Santa Barbara Station. You can enquire about options for water travel at the port.

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Our top choices for Santa Barbara Beach hotels

1. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

2. Lavender Inn by the Sea

3. Inn By The Harbor

4. Marina Beach Hotel

5. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

6. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

7. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

8. The Milo

9. Santa Barbara Inn

10. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

11. The Inn at East Beach

12. La Playa Inn

13. Castillo Inn at the Beach

14. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

15. Harbor House Inn

16. Casa Del Mar Inn

17. Harbor View Inn

18. Villa Rosa Inn

19. Mason Beach Inn

20. Beachside Inn

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Where to stay in Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Lower State

Top Santa Barbara Beach Hotel Reviews

Mason Beach Inn

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