Close to Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, Harbor View Inn provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy scuba diving at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the 2 hot tubs. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Located near the beach, Harbor View Inn is in Santa Barbara Beach, a walkable area in Santa Barbara with great shopping. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
28 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
What's nearby
West Beach
1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Santa Barbara Harbor
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Stearns Wharf
7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Santa Barbara City College
8 min walk - 0.5 miles
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Getting around
Santa Barbara Station
7 min walk
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
15 min drive
Restaurants
SB Biergarten
4 min walk
Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant
3 min walk
Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen
3 min walk
Chad’s
5 min walk
The Harbor Restaurant
6 min walk
About this property
Harbor View Inn
Family-friendly hotel near Stearns Wharf
Located close to Santa Barbara Harbor, Harbor View Inn provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the scuba diving at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the 2 hot tubs. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool
Self-parking (surcharge), luggage storage and multilingual staff
A lift, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
A gift shop, a front desk safe and smoke-free property
Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale, helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 139 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Balconies or patios, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Harbor View Inn?
As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harbor View Inn on 3 Nov 2026 start from £243, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Harbor View Inn pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Harbor View Inn?
Self-parking is available for USD 32 per night. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Harbor View Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Harbor View Inn?
Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for USD 100.00.
Where is Harbor View Inn located?
With direct access to the beach, this Santa Barbara Beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of West Beach, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor. Chase Palm Park and Moreton Bay Fig Tree are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 7 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Harbor View Inn Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Place was located right across from the beach. Bed was very comfortable. Parking was $32 per night which seems excessive. No free breakfast. Place was very nice but was very expensive for what you got. I wouldn’t stay again just for an overnight stay.
The location was perfect! Our room was beautiful, and the guest service was great. My only wish is that there was a cafe or coffee shop available on premises since the ones on the street all closed early. Overall, we loved it and definitely will be back!
This was one of the best hotels we have stayed at. The view is next level gorgeous! The staff are incredible! The food at the restaurant is amazing! Loved freebies like free wine, s’mores kits and treats and coffee in the morning. I highly recommend this hotel!
We stayed with our family of 5 .
Close to the beach , downtown, walking distance to everything.
Great staff and clean rooms. Will definitely stay again!
Great hotel in SB. Staff was really helpful and efficient. We never waited, whether at check in, check out, or for general questions. Room was very clean and comfortable. The bed was so cozy. We loved the pool and hot tub. The hotel has an incredible view of the beach and is close to everything. We did not need a car. All in all a wonderful vacation.
We loved staying in Santa Barbara at the Harbor View Inn. The bathroom was by far the best hotel bathroom we have ever used. The patio was lovely with a beautiful wisteria tree, the passing train (not loud) and the wonderful Mountain View. We love our visits to Santa Barbara and will stay at the Harbor View Inn again, for sure.