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Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
8.1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (343 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is P13,056
P15,145 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Inn on Summer Hill

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Best stay ever "
United States
Tammy
The price is P9,549
P10,726 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 18 - Feb 19
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

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, (1,410 reviews)
"Nice room with good amenities, convenient location."
United States
Philip
The price is P7,842
P9,034 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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, (209 reviews)
"Great room and staff"
United States
JEFFREY
The price is P14,227
P18,853 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront 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, (1,250 reviews)
"Nice location , clean and friendly staff.."
United States
MARIDIE
The price is P4,473
P5,153 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
4.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay! Everything was spotless, the bed was very comfortable and location was excellent! Would definitely"
United States
Emilie
The price is P9,203
P16,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Casa Yano by The Beach

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
2.8 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"Home/room felt like home while our short stay away from home. Host was very helpful throughout our stay."
United States
Norma
The price is P12,534
P14,313 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 16 - Feb 17
The Craft House Inn

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
3.4 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (550 reviews)
"Great room and nice facility."
United States
John
The price is P34,527
P43,652 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
El Encanto Santa Barbara

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

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, (1,006 reviews)
"Nice place."
Canada
Thomas
The price is P6,673
P7,620 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
Laguna, 1.6 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (121 reviews)
"Check in was easy, room is incredibly comfortable and love the location!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is P8,449
P13,932 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Casa Riviera

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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (377 reviews)
"Room was really clean and dog friendly. Staff was great and very helpful. "
United States
Ver
The price is P13,840
P15,777 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Our stay was quick, efficient, and most importantly customer service was excellent!"
United States
jAvier
The Inn at East Beach

Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"The welcome was warm, friendly and efficient. My room was upgraded without me asking. And it was beautiful. Everything was perfect."
United States
Cathy
The price is P10,134
P11,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 18 - Feb 19
Harbor House Inn

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, (1,068 reviews)
"Clean room, quiet, good location, great staff."
United States
Gary
The price is P4,068
P4,802 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 18 - Feb 19
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

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)
"This hotel is so cute, super friendly staffs and location is perfect. "
United States
Vivian
The price is P10,309
P11,752 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
La Playa Inn

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, (1,004 reviews)
"Very nice place."
United States
Larry
The price is P10,909
P12,437 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Casa Castillo

Casa Castillo
4.0 star property
2.5 km from Waterfront
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"We had a wonderful stay and felt very comfortable as a family. The place was clean, well-maintained, and exactly as described. The host was responsive and thoughtful, which made everything easy. "
United States
Zheng
The price is P8,223
P13,673 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Casa Castillo

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Great room, great location, loved this spot. "
United States
Susan
The price is P16,190
P18,494 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Santa Barbara Inn

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is P9,575
P11,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
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Where to stay in Waterfront

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

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

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.

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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