Waterfront Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
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Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
£52
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
£29
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Waterfront
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £75 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£75
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,480 reviews)
"Great AC, clean room/bathroom, fridge and microwave works great, a lot of parking space, some staff (receptionist) can be nicer tho and maybe more cleaning/housekeeping staff so that rooms will be available sooner for those who wants and willing to pay for an early check in. Still recommends this ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £126 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£126
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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. ...
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
The price is £172 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£172
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 ...
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £260 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£260
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is £180 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£180
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £168 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£168
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (2,337 reviews)
"Staff is very helpful and friendly. The location is very close to many things including the beach area, which are walkable!! The lobby has different coffees available throughout the day and in the mornings they put out continental type foods and drinks for their guests, which is not really advertised. ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 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 Santa Barbara Harbor.
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 Arlington Theater might round out your trip.
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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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.
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