Waterfront Travel Guide

Name: The Franciscan Hotel
Price range: £173
Rating: 9.4

Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara Harbor

4.6/5 (2,746 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Top hotels in Waterfront

Hotel Santa Barbara

533 State St Santa Barbara CA

£224

15 Jun - 16 Jun

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,404 reviews)

"Loved the renovations but rooms are small. Great location."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA

£186

29 Jun - 30 Jun

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA

£133

23 Jun - 24 Jun

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! (2,290 reviews)

"Room well cleaned and put together. Staff always available and friendly."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Beachside Inn

336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA

£191

13 Jul - 14 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! (1,212 reviews)

"Everything was great. Thank you"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Sandpiper Lodge

3525 State St Santa Barbara CA

£108

15 Jun - 16 Jun

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (2,477 reviews)

"The room was clean and comfortable, and overall it was very good. However, I didn't like the attitude of the staff member who checked me in; she was quite rude. On the other hand, the staff member at check-out was friendly and helpful, which I appreciated."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

The Franciscan Hotel

109 Bath Street Santa Barbara CA

£173

15 Jun - 16 Jun

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! (1,179 reviews)

"Loved it. I stayed at the Franciscan Inn at the end of a long week of travel for work. It was super quiet, clean, simple but elegant. The bathtub was amazing and I got a wonderful night’s rest. It was walking distance to the train station so I didn’t have to spend extra money for a cab. It also was ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

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Where to stay in Waterfront

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Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

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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.

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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.