Title: Waterfront Holidays 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Waterfront Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Waterfront.dx553248635976474580)[Hotels in Waterfront](https://expedia.co.uk/Waterfront-Hotels.d553248635976474580.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Waterfront Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Waterfront.d553248635976474580.Car-Hire-Guide) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/7d48f555-edf0-4da9-9ce9-290cb5c75526.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Waterfront Holidays ## Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings Photo by Gerard Nastor - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence - ### Better together Save up to £335 when you book a flight and hotel together\* - ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package - ### Rest easy Packages with flights are ATOL protected ### Your Waterfront Holiday From its watersports to its coastal beaches and cycling, there are tons of incredible reasons to book a holiday package to Waterfront. When you need to get away, this beachside neighbourhood is calling. Start your trip to Waterfront by checking out nearby attractions such as [Mission Santa Barbara](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mission-Santa-Barbara-Upper-East.d6063353.Attraction), [Santa Barbara County Courthouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-County-Courthouse-Historic-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.d6177264.Attraction) and [Presidio Santa Barbara](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Presidio-Santa-Barbara-Santa-Barbara.d6063355.Attraction). Don't just dream it — turn it into reality! Book your ideal Waterfront holiday with Expedia and enjoy travelling your way. ## Where to stay in Waterfront Find the best Waterfront areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. [Learn more about Waterfront](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Waterfront.dx553248635976474580) ![Butterfly beach along Channel Drive in Santa Barbara, California., Shutterstock ID 23776711, SF SSA Case with Manager Approval: Case 07151371, Job: Prepay credit, Client/Licensee: , Other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561135821/7c23c39f-881e-469e-b9f7-da3e4d3d4068.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Montecito 1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area 5/5(4 area reviews) 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. [Find hotels in Montecito](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=6055656) ![Starting off a great day of fishing with a beautiful #sunrise over the Santa Barbara Harbor #adventure #ocean #California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/83126804-9c42-41e0-9e2c-2b25facacb1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Santa Barbara Beach 3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area 4.5/5(67 area reviews) Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. [Find hotels in Santa Barbara Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=553248633938970005) ![urban landscape of the city of Santa Barbara, California ; Shutterstock ID 398939668](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336854/2e5d0a91-532a-4c4b-8c8a-45b25eae41ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Santa Barbara 1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area 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. [Find hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=6336854) ![Santa Barbara Beach, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/2035ad5d-4b5d-4daa-8939-f3895b2840a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West Beach 1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing. [Find hotels in West Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=553248635976474091) ![A marshland next to a public beach. Situated about 100 miles north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, is being promoted as the "American Riviera" due to her Mediterranean-like climate.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/7d48f555-edf0-4da9-9ce9-290cb5c75526.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East Beach 4.5/5(18 area reviews) East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo. [Find hotels in East Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=6323324) ## Top hotels in Waterfront ![Hotel Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/67500/67458/009f4bea_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Santa Barbara 533 State St Santa Barbara CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £190 27 Jan - 28 Jan includes taxes & fees 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,130 reviews) Smells nice and super clean place Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F01%2F2026&endDate=28%2F01%2F2026&selected=67458&PinnedHotelID=67458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474580) ![Santa Barbara Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34500/34492/30abd348_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Santa Barbara Inn 901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £231 30 Jan - 31 Jan includes taxes & fees 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews) Wonderful inn excellent location great service will absolutely return Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=34492&PinnedHotelID=34492&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474580) ![Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13600/13530/0c380524_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn 3850 State St Santa Barbara CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £135 1 Feb - 2 Feb includes taxes & fees 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,058 reviews) Nice Stay and plenty of variety for breakfast Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=13530&PinnedHotelID=13530&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474580) [See all 1,526 properties in Waterfront](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package&startDate=22%2F01%2F2026&endDate=23%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248635976474580) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/06/08/all-inclusive_holidays_US.jpeg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) All Inclusive Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/all-inclusive-holidays?rfrr=editorial.All_Inclusive%20Holidays.click) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/10/17/XPC_Beach_Overview_HR_v3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) Beach Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/beach-holidays?rfrr=editorial.Beach_Holidays.click) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/06/08/Family_holidays_US_3_.jpeg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) Family Friendly Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/kid-friendly-holidays?rfrr=editorial.Family_Friendly%20Holidays.click) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/04/29/frCA_Sejours_golf-Portugal.jpeg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) Golf Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/golf-holidays?rfrr=editorial.Golf_Holidays.click) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/07/15/US_Luxury_VR_Miami.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) Luxury Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/luxury-holidays?rfrr=editorial.Luxury_Holidays.click) ![gay friendly holidays](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2023/06/15/LGBTQIA_Holiday_Package.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) LGBTQ+ Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/gay-friendly-holidays?rfrr=editorial.LGBTQ+_Holidays.click) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/08/29/romantic.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) Romantic Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/romantic-holidays?rfrr=editorial.Romantic_Holidays.click) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/10/17/31952_v1_atfraraski22_insta_4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) Ski Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/ski-holidays?rfrr=editorial.Ski_Holidays.click) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/08/22/hero-image-pet-friendly_copy.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) Pet Friendly Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/pet-friendly-holidays?rfrr=editorial.Pet_Friendly%20Holidays.click) ![Holiday in Month](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2023/05/10/mesog-34434-card-venice.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) Where to go when [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/b/where-to-go-when?rfrr=editorial.Where_to%20go%20when.click) ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does a Waterfront travel package cost? ### If I'm not able to travel, can I cancel my Waterfront travel package? ### How do I get a cheap travel package to Waterfront? ### Does Expedia offer Book Now, Pay Later Waterfront holidays? > - Pay monthly holidays: Klarna has convenient monthly payment plans that fit all budgets, so you can lock in that well-earned holiday sooner. > - Pay in instalments holidays: If you want to pay for your escape in multiple transactions, holidays paid in instalments might be the right choice for your Book Now, Pay Later holiday through Klarna. > - Low deposit holidays: If paying a small percentage of your getaway (rather than all of it upfront) makes it easier to click that "book now" button, go for a low deposit holiday payment plan with Klarna. ### Where should I stay in Waterfront? ### What are the top hotels in Waterfront? ### How far in advance should I book my Waterfront holiday? ### What does an Expedia Waterfront travel package include? ### What should I know before booking a Waterfront travel package? ### Can I choose my airline with a Waterfront Expedia travel package? ### Things to do ![Santa Barbara Trolley Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1247677/f40fd037-ab30-40b5-bf4c-f29e61420bbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Trolley Tour £21 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-trolley-tour.a1247677.activity-details) ![Helicopter Beach Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47868883/c6a28ada-d593-46d5-8ad3-850c0fab486b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour £51 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-beach-and-coastline-helicopter-tour.a47868883.activity-details) ![Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49965347/cc9b081e-041c-4ce1-b661-266bdf8cbc76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy £19 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/visit-the-rescued-cats-of-cat-therapy.a49965347.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?rid=553248635976474580) \* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages. Flight-inclusive packages are ATOL protected.