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Our top choices for Waterfront hotels

1. Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,352 reviews)
"Loved the outdoor seating area for evening happy hour"
United States
Suzanne
The price is 5.707.750 ₫
6.517.965 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Lavender Inn by the Sea

2. Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.6 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,927 reviews)
"Great location within walking distance to the beach and many restaurants. Pool area is also a nice option for a relaxing day with a good book."
United States
Kalle
The price is 7.400.541 ₫
8.451.048 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Inn By The Harbor

3. 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, (422 reviews)
"Amazing beach loved it here"
United States
McKenna
The price is 6.413.185 ₫
8.496.263 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,170 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Amy
The price is 6.217.251 ₫
7.087.666 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Marina Beach Hotel

5. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. Conveniently located to the beach"
United States
Mario
The price is 7.544.923 ₫
8.618.443 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Santa Barbara Inn

6. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,386 reviews)
"Great comfortable stay and nice breakfast"
Canada
Julia
The price is 4.217.437 ₫
5.012.231 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

7. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,115 reviews)
"Nice breakfast selection Friendly staff Great pool and hot tub Amazing location"
United Kingdom
Joanna
The price is 6.518.571 ₫
7.431.171 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

8. The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"Close to beach."
United States
Shubh
The price is 4.285.251 ₫
4.885.186 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
The Inn at East Beach

9. Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
6.0 out of 10, (1,020 reviews)
"It was across the street from the beach with a great open balcony"
United States
William
The price is 4.638.945 ₫
6.173.666 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Ala Mar by the Sea

10. The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,617 reviews)
"Great location and lovely accommodation."
United States
Shane
The price is 7.685.379 ₫
8.776.318 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
The Milo

11. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,012 reviews)
"A great little beach getaway! The king deck room was great. Very convenient location."
United States
Victoria
The price is 4.659.862 ₫
5.321.329 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

12. 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, (1,466 reviews)
"It was a 2 day getaway with a great location to the beach. It was perfect for our trip."
United States
Veronica
The price is 3.853.548 ₫
4.400.559 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

13. Villa Rosa Inn

Villa Rosa Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,028 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Jose
The price is 5.169.305 ₫
6.794.236 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Villa Rosa Inn

14. Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing location, amenities and cleanliness!"
United States
Katrin
The price is 6.130.446 ₫
6.988.708 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Harbor House Inn

15. 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, (1,004 reviews)
"Simple hotel but great location!"
United States
Abraham
The price is 5.209.621 ₫
5.949.178 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Castillo Inn at the Beach

16. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.5 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,428 reviews)
"Great location Very nice staff"
United States
Liad
The price is 6.916.267 ₫
7.898.031 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

17. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Lower State, 1.5 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,476 reviews)
"Great location and fun updated hotel. "
United States
Marilyn
The price is 6.327.031 ₫
7.357.213 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hotel Santa Barbara

18. Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Lower State, 1.2 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (684 reviews)
"We had complimentary coffee and oatmeal. Fridge in our room and microwave were a plus! Very charming decor and close to the main downtown area."
United States
Diana
The price is 4.495.458 ₫
5.386.329 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Haley Hotel

19. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,012 reviews)
"Perfect location! Great room. Great continental breakfast."
United States
Greer
The price is 6.430.871 ₫
7.331.167 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
La Playa Inn

20. Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
The Funk Zone, 0.9 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Pet-friendly, good location"
United States
Laurette
The price is 6.322.855 ₫
7.220.385 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Riviera Beach House
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Where to stay in Waterfront

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

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.

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.

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 Arlington Theater or Lobero Theater might round out your trip.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach 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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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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 West 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?
West Beach, Leadbetter Beach and East 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 Santa Barbara Maritime Museum while you're in the neighbourhood. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Art Foundry are just a few of the places to visit in and around Waterfront. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.