Santa Barbara Beach Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.
A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier extending into the water, and a backdrop of mountains and a sunset sky.
A pier with lights reflecting on the water, a flag, and buildings in the background.
A calm body of water with a pier extending into it, a ship docked at the pier, and mountains in the background.
A sunset over a calm body of water with a distant shoreline and a building on the right.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Santa Barbara Beach

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
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The price is £168 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
£168
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,284 reviews)
"Stayed at this property for the Fourth of July. It was incredibly convenient. Right by the beach within walking distance of the fireworks display and everything else. Property was pretty quiet. I stayed on the third floor. The king bed was really nice and everything was very clean. I would totally ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is £182 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£182
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,221 reviews)
"Staff was non-existent. Had an issue with the room. Front desk took 30 minutes to respond. He was asleep. Finally maintenance arrived to fix an issue . They claimed it has “happened in the past” yet they haven’t resolved it? This place is trash for the amount you have to pay. Finally, the manager ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Beachside Inn
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £228 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£228
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,877 reviews)
"Great hotel overall, just note that weekend rates are a lot pricier than usual."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Inn By The Harbor
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 out of 5
109 Bath Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is £191 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
£191
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,205 reviews)
"The lighting in the room was really bad. Super bright lights no ambient or lamp lights. Ruined the evenings. Either make them adjustable and/or add lamp/ambient lights."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

The Franciscan Hotel
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is £314 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£314
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 6 outdoor pickleball courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (342 reviews)
"Staff very friendly nice rooms"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
The Milo

The Milo

4 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is £287 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
£287
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,589 reviews)
"Great stay, and great location"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

The Milo
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Where to stay in Santa Barbara Beach

Find the best Santa Barbara Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Santa Barbara Beach
Learn more about Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.



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