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A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.

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

A door with a glass panel reflecting a building and a number '1' on the wall.

1. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 1.5 mi from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Maria

£154

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 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 kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of greenery.

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

2. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

1.3 mi from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

David

£186

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A star-shaped hanging light fixture in a white-walled room with an arched ceiling.

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

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

3. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 1.4 mi from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

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 hotel bathroom with a large mirror, vanity, and a vase of flowers.

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

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

4. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

0.8 mi from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Jhoana

£191

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A hallway leading to a dining area with a wooden floor, white walls, and a black railing.

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

5. Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 0.6 mi from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a view of palm trees and a marina through the windows.

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

6. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 0.4 mi from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with arches and palm trees.

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

7. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 0.4 mi from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Rachita

£229

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a small pool.

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

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

8. Palihouse Santa Barbara

1.4 mi from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

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.

An aerial view of a rectangular swimming pool surrounded by white lounge chairs and umbrellas, with palm trees and a tiled roof in the background.

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

9. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 0.4 mi from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Bob

£119

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

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

10. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 1 mi from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Karri

£213

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

11. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.6 mi from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Rana

£210

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a patio area with a yellow fence and a table with chairs.

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

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

12. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 0.4 mi from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Wesley

£129

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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.

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.

13. The Eagle Inn

West Beach, 0.5 mi from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

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 swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A beach view with palm trees and a clear sky.

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

14. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 1.6 mi from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Tammy

£103

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A building entrance with a set of stairs leading up to a door marked with the number 128.

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 Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

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 modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a blue chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

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, 0.7 mi from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Kerri

£102

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

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.

17. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.3 mi from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

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 poolside area with a pool, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a white building with balconies.

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.

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 1.9 mi from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

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 hotel room with a large window, two chairs, a small table, and a lamp.

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 Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Susan

£249

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

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 Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Hongtao

£212

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 315 reviews	View
Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 8 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 Yano by The Beach	9.8 Exceptional 18 reviews	View

Top Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Hotel Reviews

Mason Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed for one night on a Tuesday . It was perfect , had the pool all for ourselves and the kids ."

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"

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely large well maintained rooms Easy access to room And surrounding activities"

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."

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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.

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9.2/10 (2,746 reviews)

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

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8.8/10 (522 reviews)

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A beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.

West Beach

9.6/10 (10 reviews)

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

Shoreline Park

9.0/10 (43 reviews)

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Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Barbara Maritime Museum?

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is located in a walkable area of Santa Barbara known for its array of dining options and cycling. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 245 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Santa Barbara Maritime Museum?

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 1 mi (1.6 km) from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Other good choices within a short distance include Beachside Inn and Avania Inn of Santa Barbara.

How many hotels will I find close to Santa Barbara Maritime Museum?

Expedia has 245 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.

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

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.

What can I see and do near Santa Barbara Maritime Museum?

Presidio Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation feature captivating exhibits. While you're exploring, swing by Mission Santa Barbara, Hill-Carrillo Adobe and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park to learn a bit about 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 Santa Barbara Maritime Museum?

With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is a breeze. If you're taking a train to the area, Santa Barbara Station is the closest stop to Santa Barbara Beach. You can find out about water travel options at the port.

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Our top choices for Santa Barbara Maritime Museum hotels

1. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

3. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

4. Casa De La Vina, 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. The Upham Hotel

12. Castillo Inn at the Beach

13. The Eagle Inn

14. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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 Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Top Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Hotel Reviews

Mason Beach Inn

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Ala Mar by the Sea

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Inn By The Harbor

Marina Beach Hotel

La Playa Inn

Hotel Californian

Other attractions near Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Santa Barbara Harbor

Santa Barbara City College

West Beach

Leadbetter Beach

Stearns Wharf

Shoreline Park

Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Carriage and Western Art Museum

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