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Our top choices for Santa Barbara Zoo hotels

1. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Amy
P14,232
P16,225 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Marina Beach Hotel

2. Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
Laguna, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Monica
P9,509
P15,357 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Casa Riviera

3. Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Jane Hodges
P10,198
P16,143 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Casa De La Vina

4. Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Jackson
P16,184
P18,449 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Harbor House Inn

5. Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Kelli
P17,512
P26,218 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Casa Yano by The Beach

6. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
darryl a
P15,492
P17,660 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
La Playa Inn

7. Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
Laguna, 3.2 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Yessica
P9,913
P15,818 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Casa Jardin

8. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Lower State, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Kennedy
P18,119
P21,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Hotel Santa Barbara

9. Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Mary
P24,077
P27,495 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Palihouse Santa Barbara

10. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Marcella
P10,641
P12,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
The Franciscan Hotel

11. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Amy
P15,178
P17,303 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

12. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
West Beach, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Ignacio
P15,172
P17,326 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

13. Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Dayne
P21,340
P24,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Mason Beach Inn

14. Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Abraham
P14,568
P16,636 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Castillo Inn at the Beach

15. Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
West Beach, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Brian
P16,109
P18,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Lavender Inn by the Sea

16. Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
West Beach, 2.5 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Danielle
P19,506
P22,236 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Harbor View Inn

17. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Martin
P9,820
P11,670 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

18. Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
The Funk Zone, 2.4 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Caroline
P24,321
P32,298 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hotel Californian

19. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
East Beach, 0.6 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Ismael Vasquez
P9,820
P11,213 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

20. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Adam
P13,194
P15,066 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Beachside Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Zoo

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
Marina Beach Hotel
9.8
Exceptional
1,168 reviews
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Interior
Casa Riviera
9.8
Exceptional
276 reviews
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Exterior
Casa De La Vina
9.8
Exceptional
200 reviews
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Front of property
Harbor House Inn
9.8
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
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Interior
Casa Yano by The Beach
9.8
Exceptional
14 reviews
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Top Santa Barbara Zoo Hotel Reviews

The Milo

The Milo

10/10 Excellent
"On the expensive side but worth it if you want to have all the options: pools, hot tub, on the beach, bikes, beach chairs and umbrellas, wine tastings, smores and firepits … Beds were perfectly comfortable. Staff was always nearby and ready to assist with anything. Wonderful stay!!"
Sharon 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
The Milo
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good
"We chose this hotel because it is within very close walking distance of the beach and pier. The hotel has plenty of parking, is very clean and well-kept, and the staff is helpful and friendly. The free morning breakfast includes pastries, yogurt, waffles, juice, tea, coffee and fruits, among other things. The rooms are spacious and just fine except for two things. To control the temperature you have to use a remote and point it at the air conditioner. We had to ask the attendant to explain how to use the remote because it is not user friendly. The other issue is that you can't get Netflix via the tv unless you use your hotspot, and the internet is not great. For the price we paid I feel that there should not have been any problems."
Beverly 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

10/10 Excellent
"Nice location, next to the train station. Great restaurant on location as well."
Danny 2-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Riviera Beach House
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great location. Great ambiance and service!"
Michael 2-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Santa Barbara Inn
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

10/10 Excellent
"We had a good experience staying here. Rooms were clean and updated. Only coffee was served in the morning. We had to request an iron/ironing board. Blanket could have been a little thicker. Room was a bit small. Otherwise everything was functional. We’d stay here again."
Veronica P 3-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent
"I always stay here when I charter off SB landing. Very convenient just across the street. Free breakfast is fire. Rooms a decent size. Only issue on my last stay was the construction noise from my 3rd floor during the day. Other than that will continue stay here when I charter off SB"
Cheryl 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Beachside Inn
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

8/10 Good
"Great small hotel"
Barbara 2-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Inn By The Harbor
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely stay in a great location"
Nichola 5-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Hotel Californian
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

8/10 Good
"No cleaning service today we were there"
Darron 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

9.6/10 (8 reviews)
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Municipal Tennis Center

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Cabrillo Bike Path

9.6/10 (11 reviews)
You can take time to visit Cabrillo Bike Path during your travels to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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Andree Clark Bird Refuge

10.0/10 (1 review)
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Cabrillo Pavillion

10.0/10 (1 review)
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Chase Palm Park

9.6/10 (5 reviews)
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Santa Barbara Deep Sea

6.0/10 (1 review)
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Barbara Zoo?
Santa Barbara Zoo is located in a walkable area of Santa Barbara known for its beautiful beaches and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 81 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Santa Barbara Zoo?
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo. Other good choices within a short distance include Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort and The Inn at East Beach.
How many hotels are there close to Santa Barbara Zoo?
Expedia has 81 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Barbara Zoo.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Barbara Zoo, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Santa Barbara Zoo.
What can I see and do near Santa Barbara Zoo?
You'll want to browse the collections at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, Presidio Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. Explore notable local landmarks like Mission Santa Barbara, Casa Del Herrero, and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. You can catch a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, Arlington Theater, and Lobero Theater.
How can I get to Santa Barbara Zoo?
With so many transportation options, exploring the area around Santa Barbara Zoo is easy. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop on a train at Santa Barbara Station. You can explore water travel options at the local port.