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A parking lot with white buildings and trees in the background.

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A kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink. There are shelves above holding glasses, plates, and a framed picture.

1. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 1.5 mi from Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Maria

£154

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

A hallway leading to a living area with a sofa, a small table, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern bedroom with a large window, a bedside table, a chair, and a built-in kitchen area.

A spacious living area with a modern staircase, a dining table, and a sofa.

2. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 1.3 mi from Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Matthew

£211

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A traditional building with a white facade, arched windows, and a balcony with a railing.

A modern entrance with a glass door, a potted plant, and a number '8' on the wall.

A white building with a red-tiled roof, a covered entrance, and a garden with various plants.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a grey sofa, and a painting of a wave on the wall.

3. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

0.8 mi from Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Jhoana

£191

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements and potted plants.

4. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

1.3 mi from Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

David

£186

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A white door with a doormat, a wooden deck, and a black railing.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.

A staircase leading to a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A beige sofa with multiple cushions, a white vase with greenery, and a window with blinds.

5. Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 0.5 mi from Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Jacob

£266

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."

A hot tub area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and palm trees in the background.

A reception desk with a wooden wall and a sign that reads "West Beach Inn".

A breakfast bar with various food items, beverages, and a coffee machine.

6. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 0.4 mi from Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Amanda

£212

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A white building with a sign reading "Mason Beach Inn" and a balcony with a railing.

A covered outdoor area with a pergola, steps leading to a door labeled "Office," and lush greenery including large plants and flowering bushes.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a framed quote on the wall, and a large potted plant.

A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned armchair.

7. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 0.4 mi from Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Rachita

£229

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A cozy living room with a bar area, comfortable seating, and a large window with plants.

A white building with a red roof, a stone wall, and a staircase leading to a door.

A hallway with a checkered curtain, a framed artwork, a bench, a potted plant, and a wooden cabinet with handles.

8. Palihouse Santa Barbara

1.4 mi from Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Maria

£345

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a kitchen in the background with white cabinets and a television mounted on the wall.

A dining area with a wooden table, grey chairs, a black floor lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a granite reception desk, black leather chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and a potted orchid.

9. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 0.4 mi from Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Bob

£119

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

A spacious dining area with a central island, round tables, and comfortable seating.

A bar area with a high ceiling and skylight, wooden flooring, and a bar counter with stools.

A room with a wooden floor, two brown armchairs, a round table with a book and a plant, a framed painting on the wall, and a wooden door with intricate carvings.

10. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 0.9 mi from Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Karri

£213

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a sign that reads "Castillo Inn."

A building with a sign reading "Castillo Inn at the Beach" indicating a hotel.

A hotel reception desk with a computer monitor, a newspaper, and a sign stating "NO PETS - NO CHECKS - NO LATE CHECK-OUTS".

A living room with a TV, a painting, and a red chair with a patterned pillow.

11. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 0.3 mi from Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Wesley

£129

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A room with two leather chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a backdrop of buildings and trees.

12. The Eagle Inn

West Beach, 0.5 mi from Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Michele

£214

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A motel sign with a large number '6' and the word 'Motel' on a wooden board.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two surfboards, a 'Welcome' sign, and an orange sofa.

13. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 1.6 mi from Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Tammy

£103

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A bright kitchen with large windows, wicker furniture, and a wooden countertop.

A two-story house with a covered porch, a small garden, and a brick pathway.

A house with a porch, a small garden, and a mailbox.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with wicker furniture, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

14. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.6 mi from Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Rana

£207

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

A lobby with a wooden floor, two patterned armchairs, a small table, and a wall with three framed pictures.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window with a view of palm trees and a balcony.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden flooring, and a dining area with orange chairs and a table.

15. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 0.4 mi from Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Anthony

£117

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A coastal road leading to a pier with a view of the ocean and beach.

A spacious indoor area with large windows, wooden benches, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a school bus parked nearby.

A building with a central courtyard, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

16. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Lower State, 0.6 mi from Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

NAYA

£102

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a pool.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a railing with artwork.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

17. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.2 mi from Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Gavin

£322

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a long dining table, multiple seating arrangements, and a blue armchair.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A modern building with a white facade, numbered 1601, featuring a set of stairs leading to a balcony, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 1.8 mi from Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Erica

£201

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A patio with striped sofas and a table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and flowers.

A two-story building with a tiled roof, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden with flowering plants and a tree.

A living room with a round coffee table, two sofas, and a large window with a view of palm trees and a beach.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the beach and sailboats.

19. The Milo

West Beach, 0.5 mi from Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Susan

£249

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

A small wooden table with a nameplate labeled 'Elakai' on a grassy lawn.

A staircase with a blue and white patterned wall, a small window, and a hanging light fixture.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and red sofas, surrounded by palm trees and buildings.

20. Moxy Santa Barbara

The Funk Zone, 0.8 mi from Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Hongtao

£212

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 316 reviews	View
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 336 reviews	View
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 220 reviews	View
Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Casa Yano by The Beach	9.8 Exceptional 18 reviews	View

Top Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"location, staff"

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"The property was as described, clean, very nice rooms. Was it worth over $400 per night- no, but that’s pretty typical of SB. Great location near the harbor, walkable to west beach, downtown, funk zone, etc. Hot tub was a great bonus."

Ala Mar by the Sea

10/10 Excellent

"Jacuzzi in room!"

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommended."

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location near beach and harbor areas. Great continental breakfast , super friendly and helpful staff . We rode the complimentary bikes all over , had a wonderful stay, highly recommend"

Marina Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Place was charming, location was excellent, breakfast was very nice. Nothing not to like!"

La Playa Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Such kind and helpful staff members! My husband and I were delayed so we had to check in at midnight! Someone was there to help and make check-in smoothe. Breakfast is great. Easy to grab items and they have a cute courtyard/patio! Would definitely stay again. Rooms are spacious and clean and we loved our quick stay!"

Hotel Californian

8/10 Good

"Beautiful property and location. Helpful and friendly staff. What a beautiful city! 2 minor gripes: Could not stream with their chrome cast platform. Staff tried to help but didn’t know what iPhone settings need to be changed. Hot tub out of order."

Castillo Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"In town for Jack Johnson. Loved the hotel and air conditioning!"

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A two-story building with a beige facade, large windows, and a balcony.

Santa Barbara City College

8.8/10 (522 reviews)

Explore the campus of Santa Barbara City College during your stay in Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier extending into the water, and a backdrop of mountains and a sunset sky.

Santa Barbara Harbor

9.2/10 (2,746 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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A beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.

West Beach

9.6/10 (10 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, West Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the cycling trails.

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, dense greenery, and a clear blue sky.

Leadbetter Beach

9.2/10 (30 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Leadbetter Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Barbara. While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.

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A coastal beach with clear blue waters, sandy shore, and distant mountains.

Shoreline Park

9.0/10 (43 reviews)

Shoreline Park is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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A pier with lights reflecting on the water, a flag, and buildings in the background.

Stearns Wharf

9.0/10 (4,143 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

9.6/10 (9 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Santa Barbara Maritime Museum during your trip to Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Carriage and Western Art Museum

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Carriage and Western Art Museum in Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center?

Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center is located in a walkable area of Santa Barbara known for its beautiful beaches and cycling. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 248 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center?

Hotel Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a 24-hour fitness centre and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center. Other good options close by include Beachside Inn and Avania Inn of Santa Barbara.

How many hotels will I find near Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center?

Expedia has 248 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center.

What can I see and do near Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center?

You'll want to browse the collections at Presidio Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. Sights like Mission Santa Barbara, Hill-Carrillo Adobe and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Lobero Theater, Arlington Theater and Santa Barbara Bowl if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center?

With so many ways to get around, exploring the area around Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center is simple. If you want to venture outside of the area, hop on a train at Santa Barbara Station. You can find out about water transport options at the port.

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Our top choices for Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center hotels

1. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

3. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

4. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

5. Casa Yano by The Beach

6. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

7. Mason Beach Inn

8. Palihouse Santa Barbara

9. The Franciscan Hotel

10. Hotel Santa Barbara

11. Castillo Inn at the Beach

12. The Eagle Inn

13. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

14. The Upham Hotel

15. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

16. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

17. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

19. The Milo

20. Moxy Santa Barbara

Compare popular hotels close to Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Top Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center Hotel Reviews

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Ala Mar by the Sea

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Marina Beach Hotel

La Playa Inn

Hotel Californian

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Other attractions near Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara Harbor

West Beach

Leadbetter Beach

Shoreline Park

Stearns Wharf

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Carriage and Western Art Museum

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