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Top Trending Hotels Near Waterfront, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"All excellent, period!"
The price is P34,189
P42,066 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1013)
"Nice stay and friendly staff."
The price is P11,250
P12,847 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Balcony view

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Very clean modern property will stay there again "
The price is P12,566
P14,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Exterior

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Great stay Very pet friendly Definitely recommend"
The price is P11,591
P12,982 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Terrace/patio

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (482)
"Great location and hotel "
The price is P16,495
P18,879 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (864)
"Overall, we enjoyed our stay!"
The price is P9,624
P11,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Casa Del Sol
Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (596)
"It was a nice, safe and clean place to stay. The bed was comfortable and parking was right outside our door, which was very convenient. A cute place to visit. "
Casa Del Sol
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1134)
"Wonderful place to stay, but little expensive "
The price is P6,221
P7,263 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1206)
"Excellent breakfast, comfortable bed, well maintained facility."
The price is P7,714
P8,886 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Free daily buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the area very much. "
The price is P8,447
P9,731 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Beach

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (197)
"Great stay ! "
The price is P6,563
P7,548 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Inn By The Harbor
Exterior

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1676)
"Such a charming property, friendly and helpful staff, blocks from beach and so many dining options. "
The price is P13,305
P15,193 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Inn By The Harbor
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1828)
"Well-situated with friendly and helpful staff. "
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great location"
The price is P13,529
P15,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Hotel Santa Barbara
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Terrace/patio

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (836)
"Great staff and perfect location"
The price is P15,354
P17,532 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Sports facility

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (76)
"Fun and close to beach "
The price is P15,962
P20,510 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Property amenity

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (178)
"Beautiful hotel. Clean and lovely pool and patio areas. Lots of staff they are doing a great job taking care of everyone. "
The price is P14,840
P16,947 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
View from property

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1052)
"Great room, convenient, comfortable bed"
The price is P14,212
P16,202 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
View from room

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Very nice property will stay again "
The price is P9,655
P11,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Mason Beach Inn
Front of property

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (966)
"Such a lovely little hotel close to the beach and beautiful. "
The price is P18,778
P21,750 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Mason Beach Inn
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Where to stay in Waterfront

Find the best Waterfront areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
Montecito map

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.

Santa Barbara Beach map

Santa Barbara Beach

7 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara showing a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Downtown Santa Barbara map

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 Lobero Theater or Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

East Beach map

East Beach

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

West Beach map

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum.

Top Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Great property and location, room upgrade was super! "
Joe 3-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Frequently asked questions

What is Waterfront like?

Travelers to the Waterfront neighborhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Be sure to check out East 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! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Waterfront.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Waterfront?

For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Waterfront, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighborhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Leadbetter Beach, Chase Palm Park, and Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center. You could also plan a visit to East Beach or Santa Barbara Harbor while you're in the neighborhood. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Santa Barbara Deep Sea, and Stearns Wharf are just a few of the places to visit in and around Waterfront. Santa Barbara Art Foundry and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.