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Top Trending Hotels Near Waterfront, Santa Barbara

Exterior
Ojai Valley Inn
5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Love this place. "
The price is £718
per night
5 May - 6 May
Ojai Valley Inn
Beach nearby, beach towels
Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (832)
"Fantastic gem and family owned. Will definitely stay again. Loved it. "
The price is £192
per night
6 May - 7 May
Marina Beach Motel
Front of property
Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1039)
"Nice comfortable bed and large room"
The price is £177
per night
15 May - 16 May
Castillo Inn at the Beach
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Outdoor spa tub
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Room was very cost and extremely comfortable "
The price is £180
per night
5 May - 6 May
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view
Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Beautiful hotel, we got the ocean view room and loved our balcony. We eloped at the courthouse, so we needed extra space to get ready and the room was the perfect size for that. The staff was friendly and restaurant was convenient. Definitely enjoyed our stay and plan to return. "
The price is £277
per night
12 May - 13 May
Santa Barbara Inn
Front of property – evening/night
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (859)
"Excellent service "
The price is £163
per night
2 May - 3 May
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property
Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1273)
"The staff were very nice . The breakfast was pretty good and healthy."
The price is £204
per night
14 May - 15 May
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Front of property – evening/night
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1587)
"The inn boasts classic Mediterranean flare, surrounded by lush gardens. Its proximity to the waterfront and downtown makes it an ideal base for exploring the city. Each morning, guests are treated to a continental breakfast. Don’t expect to walk out of there full but it’s plenty for a small bite. In the afternoon, unwind with a glass of wine during the inn’s small bites and wine reception. Lounge under the sun or enjoy a leisurely read in the charming courtyard. They have tons of foliage and...
The price is £204
per night
27 May - 28 May
Inn By The Harbor
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (820)
"Great location, beautiful hotel, close to the beach. "
The price is £597
per night
14 May - 15 May
Hotel Californian
Front of property
The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Awesome property "
The price is £193
per night
12 May - 13 May
The Franciscan Hotel
Beach nearby, white sand
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
1.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (28)
"I liked it alot.."
The price is £118
per night
13 May - 14 May
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1256)
"The staff was excellent. Our only issue was with the room above us. We could hear people walking around into the late night...quite heavy footed. I would recommend trying to get a room on the third floor and avoid the possibility of lack of sleep. The hotel is a good value."
The price is £157
per night
22 May - 23 May
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool
Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"We absolutely loved it and will be returning. Close to everything. "
The price is £250
per night
2 May - 3 May
Harbor View Inn
3 outdoor pools
Residence Inn By Marriott Oxnard At River Ridge
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Loved the rooms"
The price is £144
per night
27 May - 28 May
Residence Inn By Marriott Oxnard At River Ridge
Lobby
Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Lovely hotel with amazing staff. The rooms were super comfortable and the bed was really wonderful. Love this one. We will be back! "
The price is £244
per night
14 May - 15 May
Hotel Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (80)
"Hotel is a 1.8 mile straight shot down State Street to the waterfront, where we spent most of our time. It wasn’t convenient to go back to the hotel between activities so proximity might be a concern for guests for whom a lot of walking is a consideration. Overall, good, comfortable accommodation with no surprises "
The price is £223
per night
13 May - 14 May
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
Tasting room
Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (432)
"Let me say that I really really like this hotel. The outdoor space is so fun, the location is one block off of State Street, the rooms are nicely done, and I can bring my dog! There is easy parking right next door (you have to pay, but cheap for Santa Barbara). I like using my phone as a room key. The room is well appointed and has little touches like a wine bottle opener. The fire place in each room is nice, too! My only downside is that they require you to upload a picture of your...
The price is £200
per night
20 May - 21 May
Haley Hotel
Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Lovely room and grounds"
The price is £115
per night
8 May - 9 May
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
View from room
Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Overall, good. Only issue was the mattress. Too soft"
The price is £171
per night
2 May - 3 May
Beachside Inn
Lobby lounge
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (230)
"Room was adorable the hotel is located in walking distance to the beach State Street shopping. Staff was lovely accommodating. "
The price is £270
per night
19 May - 20 May
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
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Santa Barbara Beach

3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4.5/5(67 area reviews)

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

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Waterfront Travel Info

Location
Santa Barbara, United States of America
Similar neighbourhoods
West Beach, Santa Barbara Beach and North State
Number of hotels
1,460
Known landmarks
Santa Barbara Zoo, Butterfly Beach and Arlington Theatre
Known for
Watersports, coastal beaches and cycling

Frequently asked questions

What is Waterfront like?

Travellers to the Waterfront neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Cabrillo Pavillion 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! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Waterfront.

What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Cabrillo Pavillion, Leadbetter Beach and Chase Palm Park. You could also plan a visit to Santa Barbara Harbor or East Beach while you're in the neighbourhood. 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.

Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

5/5 Excellent
"Room was great, really odd shower door and you could hear chatter outside the room but guests were quiet at later hours. "
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Hotel Milo Santa Barbara