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Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
23.1 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,016 reviews)
"Had an awesome restaurant right on property and all staff very friendly"
United States
cathy
The price is P11,184
P12,561 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
8.1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (350 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is P12,515
P14,517 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Inn on Summer Hill

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort
2.0 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (70 reviews)
"The cabin we had was wonderful. Kitchen was stocked so well. It was clean and pleasant. However, if you advertise a restaurant and you are 17 MILES away from everything, that advertised restaurant better be open. We were panicked when the restaurant had not been open for over 1.5 years!!! The thought of going back 17 miles on a country road after driving over 5 hours was a deal breaker. Although staff was super and helped us find some food in the little convenience store (which closed at...
United States
Denise
The price is P12,995
P14,814 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
15.8 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,273 reviews)
"Nice location , clean and friendly staff.."
United States
MARIDIE
The price is P5,715
P6,583 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 1.6 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (407 reviews)
"Rooms were spotless and staff was fantastic. Location very convenient to freeway and fun restaurants."
United States
Kathleen
The price is P13,265
P15,122 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
3.4 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
The price is P9,827
P11,203 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
3.8 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Parking was easy and secure "
United States
Monica
The price is P10,233
P14,192 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Montecito Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
14.3 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,477 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with convenient location. "
United States
Natalia
The price is P8,642
P9,955 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
2.8 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"The room was beautifully appointed, great details, very clean, spacious and comfortable. "
United States
Deborah
The price is P10,829
P12,366 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
The Craft House Inn

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (256 reviews)
"Room was clean, beds were comfy, staff was cool."
United States
Bianca
The price is P7,066
P8,125 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
7.0 out of 10, Good, (657 reviews)
"Nice atmosphere and garden seating area on property. "
United States
Ben
The price is P6,700
P8,944 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Casa Del Sol

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, (262 reviews)
"Great room and staff"
United States
JEFFREY
The price is P16,293
P21,308 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
16 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is P10,718
P12,347 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
13.8 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,107 reviews)
"Clean rooms, Affordable prices and staff is very helpful and friendly."
United States
Arlena
The price is P4,597
P5,416 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
Laguna, 1.6 km from Waterfront
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (161 reviews)
"Rooms are huge including the bathrooms & TV's are also huge:) Everything spotless and tons of natural light in room 12. Liked be able to enter off the street--no hallway:) Everything you could possibly need is provided. Loved a keypad at entry that you could see the numbers in the sunlight! Very walkable to State Street. A real find in Santa Barbara:)"
United States
Thomas
The price is P9,932
P15,781 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Casa Riviera

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
3.4 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (561 reviews)
"Lovely resort with beautiful grounds"
United States
Nicole
The price is P40,463
P50,565 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
El Encanto Santa Barbara

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.8 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
"Great clean stay! Amazing location. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun beach stay"
United States
Kelsie
The price is P12,724
P14,505 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 4.9 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (308 reviews)
"Elegant and beauful grounds. Easy access to the beach. Excellent staff, and top notch restaurants on site. "
United States
Paul
The price is P75,177
P92,570 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Rosewood Miramar Beach

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,008 reviews)
"I would highly recommend this property! Great location and the staff is too notch! "
United States
Christopher
The price is P8,693
P9,910 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
The Inn at East Beach

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Nice clean property! Will stay here again! "
United States
Eva
The price is P11,842
P13,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
La Playa Inn
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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 Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

West Beach

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

East Beach

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

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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 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.
What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
East Beach, Leadbetter Beach, and West 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 Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center 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.

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