Located close to Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, Moxy Santa Barbara provides a terrace, a library and an outdoor entertainment area. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a snack bar/deli.
Located in Lower State, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, Moxy Santa Barbara is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Travellers looking for local activities can try Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Santa Barbara Bowl. Santa Barbara City College and Upper State Street are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
12 E Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
What's nearby
West Beach
7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Santa Barbara Harbor
10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Stearns Wharf
12 min walk - 0.6 miles
Santa Barbara City College
12 min walk - 0.7 miles
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Getting around
Santa Barbara Station
3 min walk
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
12 min drive
Restaurants
Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen
4 min walk
Dart Coffee Co.
9 min walk
Broad Street Oyster Company
6 min walk
Loquita
2 min walk
Whiskey Richards
6 min walk
About this property
Moxy Santa Barbara
Hotel near Stearns Wharf
Located close to Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara City College, Moxy Santa Barbara provides a terrace, a library and an outdoor entertainment area. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this hotel. In addition to a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
Bike hire, self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in reception
Outdoor furniture, smoke-free property and coworking spaces
Room features
All guest rooms at Moxy Santa Barbara have perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
LCD TVs with premium channels
Recycling, communal kitchens and full-sized fridge/freezers
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Moxy Santa Barbara?
As of 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Moxy Santa Barbara on 8 Nov 2026 start from £210, 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 Moxy Santa Barbara pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Moxy Santa Barbara?
Self-parking is available for USD 35 per night. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Moxy Santa Barbara?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Moxy Santa Barbara?
Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Moxy Santa Barbara located?
Located in Lower State, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara City College. Santa Barbara Bowl and Upper State Street are also within 3 mi (5 km). Santa Barbara Station is only a 3-minute walk.
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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Moxy Santa Barbara Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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The rooms were nicely soundproofed in the adjoining walls. The staff was friendly and helpful. Nice casual but professional atmosphere. The shared amenities were very accessible. If you're into the SB Funk Zone this is a good place for you.
I had a great stay at Moxy in Santa Barbara! The room was spacious, clean, modern and a great value for the price. The location is perfect, ideal for exploring local breweries and wine tasting rooms.
The staff was incredibly friendly and professional, making check-in a breeze. I loved the unique vibe of the hotel. The check-in area is a bar and the lobby doubles as a game room. There’s also a commercial fridge, microwave, and complimentary coffee, tea, and even dog treats for all guests, which I thought was a nice touch.
Overall, Moxy was a great choice for my stay and if I ever visit Santa Barbara again, I'm definitely staying here.
Staff was really nice!
The room was tiny, the bathroom missing a hanger, the bunk bed was extremely dangerous, two loose handles, ladder slide off and the steps hurt the kid feet when climbing up/down, and when the bed down, the sharp corners if not careful will split someone head/face, and one of the closer door came loose! The property was also under construction so…
Way over price and a very dangerous stay.
I knew the room would be small (as we got the smallest room they had), but it was barely walkable. About 8 inches to scoot between the wall and the bed. Everything was good quality and the bed itself was comfortable, but overall not worth the price paid. Usually you can justify the price with amenities, but this location doesn’t have a hot tub, or breakfast, etc.
This is a cute spot in a great location, but it is, in my opinion, very over priced for the value. Service was excellent, staff was great.They tell you on check in that the rooms are "European style" & "Cozy" and I'm sure they do this because people have complained. They are small room, not bad but small and boutique feeling. The bathrooms are crazy small, the shower and toilet share space and you flip a little glass door open to cover the toilet when showering. I could not turn around in the shower without the shower curtain catching me and then clinging to me... not my favorite. Very much like an RV shower in terms of space. Don't even dream of reaching all the way down to wash your feet. Additionally our room was on the freeway side and was INCREDIBLY loud with freeway directly outside of our window, all night noise. Bathroom door is glass and when my wife got up earlier than me to shower I was up too because the light from that door shines right at you in bed.
Great walking area close by. The price is why I would not stay again. I might for around half the price per night if I wanted to stay on more of a budget night with less of a room, but it was WAY overpriced for what I felt we got. I found myself wishing we had chosen a different hotel.
The staff was particularly informative. The location can’t be beat. There is no closet per se but they have knobs and cool leather handled hangers & a steamer. It worked well for me.
Will come back!
For us this hotel was all about the location, perfect for spending time in the Funk Zone. We enjoyed the heated pool, and our (albeit small) patio for a glass of wine at sunset. The rooms are small but decorated cute, the staff is friendly and attentive.
Beautiful property - very friendly staff, bonus that it's dog friendly. Incredibly walkable to awesome areas of the Funk Zone. Cozy rooms but have everything you need for a few nights.
Great property! Staff was super friendly and helpful. Everything was clean always. Very good location can walk anywhere. My only complaint is not actual closet to hang clothes. Very small room. But otherwise a great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Brian
1 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Needs better windows
The sound of the freeway is overwhelming. Hard to hear anything else.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review
8/10 Good
Suzanne
20 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I stayed at this property when it was under its previous ownership which seemed much more appropriate than Marriott. Rooms are TINY, windows single pane and right next to railroad track. Pool seemed nice - didn't have time to go in but all other facilities and amenities off site. So given the price......