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1. The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach

The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach
4.0 star property
7.2 km from Waterfront
The price is P23,965
P38,492 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
The Big Yellow House Lofts by the beach

2. 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, (1,110 reviews)
"Nice breakfast selection Friendly staff Great pool and hot tub Amazing location"
United Kingdom
Joanna
The price is P14,686
P16,742 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

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, (412 reviews)
"Amazing beach loved it here"
United States
McKenna
The price is P15,617
P20,594 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. Conveniently located to the beach"
United States
Mario
The price is P15,983
P18,257 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Santa Barbara Inn

5. 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, (1,459 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 P9,045
P10,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

6. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Lower State, 1.5 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,468 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel!"
United States
Kennedy
The price is P14,892
P17,317 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hotel Santa Barbara

7. 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, (2,374 reviews)
"Great comfortable stay and nice breakfast"
Canada
Julia
The price is P9,899
P11,765 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Elegant, spotless, spacious rooms, good on site covered parking and the beds were extremely comfortable."
United States
Julianne
The price is P15,095
P17,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
La Playa Inn

9. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,247 reviews)
"Great place to stay when in Santa Barbara"
United States
Adam
The price is P13,301
P15,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Beachside Inn

10. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,164 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Amy
The price is P13,856
P15,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Marina Beach Hotel

11. Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Would stay again!"
United States
Danielle
The price is P19,664
P22,417 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Harbor View Inn

12. Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,008 reviews)
"Great hotel."
United States
Dayne
The price is P18,195
P21,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Mason Beach Inn

13. 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, (1,918 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Richard
The price is P17,595
P20,092 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Inn By The Harbor

14. 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, (1,347 reviews)
"Very nice stay with a great location"
United States
Brian
The price is P16,155
P18,448 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Lavender Inn by the Sea

15. 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, (1,006 reviews)
"Close to beach."
United States
Shubh
The price is P10,295
P11,736 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
The Inn at East Beach

16. The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,611 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Fernando
The price is P18,089
P20,657 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
The Milo

17. Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Great stay."
United States
Adolfo
The price is P15,608
P20,275 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

18. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Pet-friendly, good location"
United States
Laurette
The price is P14,882
P16,995 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Riviera Beach House

19. 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 P10,938
P12,491 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

20. 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, (1,420 reviews)
"Brisas was a great location and the staff was wonderful and helpful. Would definitely stay there again."
United States
Ignacio
The price is P15,655
P17,877 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
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Where to stay in Waterfront

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

Santa Barbara Beach

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.

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

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

East Beach

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

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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 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! 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.
What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
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 neighborhood. 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.

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