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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, (1000)
"Great property"
The price is P26,110
P33,297 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
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, (1006)
"Clean, friendly staff, beautiful grounds"
The price is P9,892
P11,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
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, (492)
"Excellent location"
The price is P16,166
P18,505 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1178)
"Nice location. Have stayed multiple times, and this time was a pleasant experience."
The price is P5,645
P6,610 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Balcony view

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great place to stay"
The price is P11,813
P13,254 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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, (1001)
"Great breakfast, conveniently located"
The price is P10,886
P12,193 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Casa Del Sol
Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (611)
"Comfortable quaint motel in quiet community."
Casa Del Sol
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, (905)
"Great hotel to stay in Santa Barbara!"
The price is P11,072
P12,666 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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, (1001)
"I will stay at this hotel again! Everything was great!"
The price is P7,850
P9,043 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1260)
"Super fun area and very clean hotel!"
The price is P7,365
P8,484 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
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, (207)
"Great stay ! "
The price is P6,629
P7,623 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1928)
"Clean room, friendly staff, walking distance of beach "
The price is P8,845
P10,536 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Loved the room and location. Would definitely stay there again! "
The price is P12,086
P14,053 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Hotel Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor
Exterior

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1717)
"Great location and very hotel."
The price is P11,584
P13,228 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Inn By The Harbor
Beachside Inn
View from property

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1067)
"Very good location, very friendly front desk staff "
The price is P9,839
P11,235 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Beachside Inn
Mason Beach Inn
Front of property

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Beautiful hotel "
The price is P30,762
P35,417 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Mason Beach Inn
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Sports facility

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (115)
"Must stay place beautiful pool, shopping and great ocean view "
The price is P13,296
P17,510 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Front of property

Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Very clean and quiet and convenient to restaurant and pier"
The price is P7,798
P8,905 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Sports facility

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"Great stay"
The price is P9,188
P10,850 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
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, (191)
"The hotel is hidden off the road and easy to miss, but the grounds of the property were beautiful. "
The price is P13,549
P15,472 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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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.

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

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.

West Beach

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

Top Waterfront Hotel Reviews

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, excellent staff, great location!!"
Anali 2-night trip
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West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

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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.

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.