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Featured Santa Barbara Family-Friendly Hotels
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St, Santa Barbara 2.0 out of 5.0We have stayed at the Sandpiper twice now. This hotel is great for families. Twice now we have been down to visit Santa Barbara to drop our son off at Santa Barbara City College. The location is perfect as it's in between SBCC and the dorms at UCSB. Keep in mind this is a lodge - not 4* hotel. The ...
£119
£119
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3850 State St, Santa Barbara 3.0 out of 5.0Expedia did not inform hotel about handy cap request. Room was small for four and two twin beds. Room was very warm. Air conditioner was very noisy. Did not get a handicap accessible room. Expedia really really dropped the ball. Did not inform and ensure handicap request.
£117
£117
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
4558 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria 3.0 out of 5.0Recently spent 2 nights at Carpinteria Inn as part of California road trip. Location is great - straight off Highway 101 and within 10 minutes walk of the beautiful Carpinteria State Beach. Rooms large, clean and well equipped, Hotel is nicely presented and staff helpful. We checked in quite late ...
£92
£92
Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara
1111 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara 4.0 out of 5.0Stayed here for just one night while passing through but could have stayed much longer. Spent the afternoon at the pool. The staff was friendly and served up delicious cocktails and food. Could have used a few more kid friendly options on the pool snack menu but we made do. The rooms are clean and ...
£167
£167
This comfortable hotel is steps away from the restaurants and shops in Solvang. Friendly staff help you navigate the hotel, city and wineries around town. Excellent getaway pick for couples and families exploring the area.
£117
£117
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carpinteria
5606 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria 2.5 out of 5.0We were very surprised at the room and one of the best breakfasts anyplace we've steyed'
£118
£118
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
5620 Calle Real, Goleta 2.5 out of 5.0Convenient access, excellent reception process, good breakfast, restful and clean room....will return!
£115
£115
The Fess Parker Santa Barbara - DoubleTree by Hilton Resort
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara 4.0 out of 5.0Loved the view as well as the room and the total experience.
£217
£217
Castillo Inn at the Beach
22 Castillo St., Santa Barbara 2.5 out of 5.0The inn was perfect in every way! We enjoyed our stay and would come back and stay.
£128
£128
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara 3.5 out of 5.0A bit noisy in ground floor rooms by the pool, but it was very convenient to be so close to a pool & the beach. Close to boardwalk, piers, & restaurants. Room cost was reasonable for location, but extra fees & taxes were a bit excessive.(occupancy taxes, resort fees, parking, other taxes too, which ...
£155
£155Recently booked Santa Barbara hotels
Pocket Guide: Family-Friendly Hotelss in Santa Barbara
Tucked away between the Santa Ynez mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara is less than a two-hour drive from the theme parks of LA and perfect for a laid-back family beach stay.
Stay in palm-lined Santa Barbara for miles of white sand beaches, a hip surf scene and great city parks – all suitable for kids.
Family-Friendly Hotels in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara offers a variety of B&Bs, inns and international chain hotels, all catering for a family crowd. For family-friendly hotels with swimming pools, gyms and restaurants, head to hotels around Stearns Wharf or the stylish suburb of Montecito, where some hotels offer kids' clubs, bike hire and babysitting services. <.p>
For family-friendly hotels near Santa Barbara's many beaches, head out to the quieter coastal towns of Goleta and Carpinteria, home to Carpinteria State Beach, regarded as one of the safest in the US.
Santa Barbara's Family Attractions
Maybe spend the morning hanging out on East Beach, then a ten-minute stroll east is the Santa Barbara Zoo, regarded as one of the best small zoos in the country. Or head to Shoreline Park in the Mesa District. A perfect spot between the ocean and the city, it has a kids' playground, a Japanese garden and a whale-watching area with a telescope.
Santa Barbara was first inhabited by Spanish Missionaries back in the 1600s. Get the kids learning about California's missionary history with a visit to the iconic Mission Santa Barbara. Perched on a hill a mile from downtown, this beautiful pink-and-cream church has a fascinating mission-era museum and a Chumash art gallery.
Family Dining in Santa Barbara
After a day on the beach or feeding the giraffes at the zoo, head back to your family-friendly Santa Barbara hotel for a rest, before heading for dinner at Stearns Wharf, the city's famous wooden pier-turned-dining and entertainment hub. While you’re there, say hi to the resident sea lions and brown pelicans.
From quaint beachfront inns to swanky five-star resorts, use Expedia to find the best deals on family-friendly hotels for your next stay in Santa Barbara.
Nearby Cities
- Ojai Hotels (41.71 km)
- Ventura Hotels (40.3 km)
- Oxnard Hotels (53.89 km)
- Solvang Hotels (45.87 km)
- Goleta Hotels (11.91 km)
- Lompoc Hotels (73.68 km)
- Santa Maria Hotels (89.73 km)
- Carpinteria Hotels (16.76 km)
- Santa Ynez Hotels (38.04 km)
- Summerland Hotels (9.6 km)
- Buellton Hotels (51.14 km)
- Los Olivos Hotels (49.01 km)
- Los Alamos Hotels (63.97 km)
- Lebec Hotels (81.06 km)
- Oak View Hotels (36.72 km)
- Santa Margarita Hotels (96.76 km)
- Maricopa Hotels (54.88 km)
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- Hotels near Museums (112)
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- Business Hotels (89)
- Beach Hotels (86)
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- Luxury Hotels (84)
- Sports Hotels (81)
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- Spa Hotels (72)
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Top Points of Interests in Santa Barbara
- University of California-Santa Barbara Hotels (13.58 km)
- Mission Santa Barbara Hotels (2.38 km)
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse Hotels (0.57 km)
- Presidio Santa Barbara Hotels (0.27 km)
- Santa Barbara Zoo Hotels (2.96 km)
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art Hotels (0.52 km)
- Santa Barbara Natural History Museum Hotels (2.71 km)
- Lotusland Hotels (4.49 km)
- Santa Barbara Botanical Garden Hotels (4.2 km)
- Santa Barbara City College Hotels (1.44 km)
- Santa Barbara Bowl Hotels (1.76 km)
- Carpinteria State Beach Hotels (16.6 km)
- Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Hotels (4.14 km)
- Seven Falls Hotels (4.89 km)
- Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Hotels (2.77 km)
- Granada Theatre Hotels (0.67 km)
- Arlington Theater Hotels (0.86 km)
- Cold Spring Tavern Hotels (17.12 km)
- Chumash Casino Hotels (41.3 km)
- Shoreline Park Hotels (2.58 km)
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