Waterfront Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

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Popular places to visit

Santa Barbara Harbor

Santa Barbara Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Harbor
Leadbetter Beach

Leadbetter Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Leadbetter Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Barbara. While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.

Leadbetter Beach
East Beach

East Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at East Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the cycling trails.

East Beach
Santa Barbara Zoo

Santa Barbara Zoo

Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Zoo
Stearns Wharf

Stearns Wharf

Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara County Courthouse featuring a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

Learn about the local history of Santa Barbara when you take a trip to Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

Top hotels in Waterfront

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is 7.332.703 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
7.332.703 ₫
9.422.419 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 6 outdoor pickleball courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (61 reviews)
Great family stay
"Its was a great location for families. In between Sea center, Zoo, Moxi and even the natural museum is a only 15min car ride. Room easy access the pool easy access. Great stay"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

3 out of 5
3850 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is 4.212.404 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
4.212.404 ₫
4.810.355 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice staff and very helpful"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is 6.752.589 ₫ per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
6.752.589 ₫
7.774.930 ₫ total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Very pleased!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
4770 Calle Real, Hwy 101 and Turnpike Road, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is 4.881.039 ₫ per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
4.881.039 ₫
5.671.340 ₫ total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"I like this hotel very much. The only dissapointment was no room cleaning the second day even though I requested and the desk said it will be scheduled. It dis not happen. Coming back to an uncleaned room is vey unpleasant."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3 out of 5
306 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is 6.529.029 ₫ per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
6.529.029 ₫
7.443.093 ₫ total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,044 reviews)
Nice find across from the water
"I want to go too crazy for one day on our way back from San Diego County to the Bay area. Everyone that work that was pretty nice. Nice pool and a great jacuzzi. I do appreciate that they have coffee and tea and the lobby 24/7. It's very unassuming but our room was quite nice. We had a one bedroom. ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.518.334 ₫ per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
3.518.334 ₫
4.010.764 ₫ total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,726 reviews)
Enjoyed my time at Sandpiper
"Great location, friendly service. Loved the amenities including the continental breakfast. Would absolutely stay again."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront

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Santa Barbara Beach

4.5/5(67 area reviews)

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.

Santa Barbara Beach
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East Beach

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

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

East Beach
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The Funk Zone

5/5(6 area reviews)

Travellers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.

The Funk Zone
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Lower State

5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center.

Lower State
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Eastside

While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eastside
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West Beach

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

West Beach

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