Santa Barbara Beach Holidays

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Find your perfect Santa Barbara beach holiday

How can I book the best beach holidays in Santa Barbara?

Sometimes all you want is to kick back with the sun on your face and your toes in the sand. Plus-size the blissful on your Santa Barbara beach holiday by checking out the best bays and using our neighbourhood filter to find accommodation nearby – or even with serene sea views. Use the reviews and our guest-rating filter to find the loveliest options.

Can I book cheap beach holidays in Santa Barbara?

For a budget beach break, consider staying a little further away from the sea, or choose self-catering rather than a hotel. You can use our amenities filter and map view to find the best cheap deals for you. Sunbathe for less with our affordable Santa Barbara beach holidays, which start from . Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

When can I go on a quiet beach holiday in Santa Barbara?

Enjoy out-of-season seclusion on a beach holiday to Santa Barbara during the quieter months. With fewer crowds competing for accommodation, you could bag a great deal, too.

Why should I book family holidays in Santa Barbara with beach access?

If you have kids, beach holidays are more buckets and spades, lilos and sun cream than they are spa, cocktails and long reads – unless you book a holiday with beach access. It’s a family win. Even better, once the kids are in bed, you can sit on your bedroom balcony, listen to the waves and share a local tipple and stay in earshot of your sleeping beauties.

How can I find a Santa Barbara beachfront holiday?

For the ultimate beach holiday, use our beachfront and sea view filters to whittle down your search results to find the perfect property, right on the water.

How can I book last-minute Santa Barbara beach holidays?

Add a little spontaneity to your beach holiday by looking for a last-minute deal in Santa Barbara. If you have set dates, pop them into the search and see what heaven awaits in just a few days.

Can I find Santa Barbara beach holidays which are all inclusive?

A beach holiday to Santa Barbara is one of the best occasions to treat yourself to an all-inclusive holiday package. Savour every sip of cocktail, every moment of sunshine, every blissful meal you didn’t have to cook yourself. And all included in the price. Just use our all-inclusive filter to see what’s available.

Can I book a Santa Barbara beach trip with free cancellation and/or flexible dates?

Even if plans change, you don’t have to lose out. Use our filters to find accommodation with free cancellation, or even filter for buy now, pay later options. Once you’ve booked, log into your account to see all the details.

Why should I book a Santa Barbara beach holiday with Expedia?

Our huge range of accommodation and flights mean you’ll find the best beach holidays in Santa Barbara on Expedia in just a few clicks. It’s as easy as falling asleep to the sounds of the sea.

Top Beach Santa Barbara Hotels

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 out of 5
22 Castillo St., Santa Barbara, CA
  • 5 min drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Very quiet and clean. However if you have any sensitivities to musty/moldy spaces I would reconsider your stay. I'm very sensitive to mold and I had to change rooms (#18) because the first room I was given was intolerable. Luckily they were able to move me."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Castillo Inn at the Beach
The Milo

The Milo

3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
  • 5 min drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,405 reviews)

Travellers like: near the beach, sunloungers, beach towels, outdoor pools

Travellers say...
"I wish I knew there was construction going on. The room availability was limited."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

The Milo
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

2.5 out of 5
1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA
  • 8 min walk from Santa Barbara Zoo
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)

Travellers like: near the beach, beach towels, outdoor pool

Travellers say...
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Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

The Inn at East Beach
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.

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