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13 Aug - 14 Aug
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21 Aug - 23 Aug

Our top choices for Santa Barbara beach hotels

1. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Soak up the Santa Barbara sunshine at this inviting beach getaway, where the shore beckons and comfort awaits after sandy adventures.
฿5,345
฿6,353 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
฿4,755
฿5,421 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Sandpiper Lodge

3. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Downtown Santa Barbara
  • Escape to coastal bliss with a short 2-minute drive to sandy beaches, where ocean adventures and whale watching await.
฿9,551
฿11,105 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Hotel Santa Barbara

4. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Beach retreat a stroll away from West Beach, with pool oasis and complimentary towels.
฿5,792
฿6,603 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
The Franciscan Hotel

5. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
฿6,455
฿7,372 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

6. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
฿5,853
฿6,801 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

7. The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
฿7,164
฿8,167 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Upham Hotel

8. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Stroll 10 minutes to Leadbetter Beach from this Santa Barbara inn, where waves beckon and coastal charm awaits.
฿8,132
฿9,271 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
La Playa Inn

9. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Bask in seaside tranquility at this coastal motel, where golden sands await just minutes away, with free bicycles to explore the shoreline.
฿7,195
฿8,202 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Marina Beach Hotel

10. Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
Laguna
฿5,500
฿8,723 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Casa Jardin
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Santa Barbara

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
Adult-only
Family-friendly

Beach hotels with pools in Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
฿5,345
฿6,353 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
฿5,792
฿6,603 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
The Franciscan Hotel

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
฿4,755
฿5,421 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Sandpiper Lodge

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Oak Park
฿5,318
฿6,073 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
฿5,853
฿6,801 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
North State
฿4,201
฿4,798 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Lemon Tree Inn

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
฿6,972
฿7,961 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Beachside Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
฿11,173
฿12,763 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Santa Barbara Inn

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
฿7,195
฿8,202 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Marina Beach Hotel

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
฿5,893
฿6,729 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
฿4,755
฿5,421 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Sandpiper Lodge

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Oak Park
฿5,318
฿6,073 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
฿5,853
฿6,801 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
฿6,972
฿7,961 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Beachside Inn

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
฿7,195
฿8,202 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Marina Beach Hotel

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
฿7,079
฿8,325 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
฿8,132
฿9,271 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
La Playa Inn

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
฿8,905
฿10,152 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
฿6,455
฿7,372 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
฿8,546
฿9,759 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
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4-star beach hotels in Santa Barbara

Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
Santa Barbara
฿6,042
฿9,341 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Casa De La Vina

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
฿7,164
฿8,167 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Upham Hotel

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Downtown Santa Barbara
฿9,551
฿11,105 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Hotel Santa Barbara

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
Santa Barbara
฿9,757
฿12,514 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Montecito Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
฿11,173
฿12,763 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Santa Barbara Inn

The Milo

The Milo
Santa Barbara Beach
฿9,745
฿11,129 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
The Milo

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Beach
฿8,414
฿11,095 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Santa Barbara Beach
฿7,471
฿8,517 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Santa Barbara Beach
฿8,409
฿10,923 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
Laguna
฿18,208
฿20,792 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Palihouse Santa Barbara
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Top Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Perfectly located in the heart of downtown. Beautiful hotel and polite and helpful staff."
Virginia 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hotel Santa Barbara
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

8/10 Good
"This hotel is right across from Beach they offer a limited number of chairs and umbrellas to take to beach otherwise it’s $20 per hour for on beach rental - parking isc48 a day there is free parking on the street if you pay attention to the signs . The gym is decent pool over run with kids in August . There is a $35 resort fee per day not mentioned until checkout and breakfast is $25 per day per person ."
Susanne 6-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel

8/10 Good
"The property is beautifully maintained and the room I stayed in (1 queen bed) was adequate and comfortable. The room itself was a little bit small, they didn't have a fridge, and there were barely any wall sockets to plug things into, which was a little annoying. But all in all, a very comfortable place to stay and would recommend!"
Bridget 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
The Upham Hotel
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing location as you can walk to State Street and to the pier in just a few minutes. Room was clean and quiet, even though we were right by the pool."
Deanna 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
The Franciscan Hotel
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Hotel is literally across the street from the boardwalk and beaches. Free Parking and within walking distance of some great restaurants. Clean basic rooms with comfortable beds, nice lobby and pool for gathering and relaxing relaxing. Tasty breakfast and free evening wine and cheese. Nothing bad to say...clean motel style hotel with friendly staff."
Larry 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Beachside Inn
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

8/10 Good
"The room was clean. A little dark. We were on the first floor, so we had to keep the sheers closed. The air conditioner was a bit noisy. Decent breakfast."
Marta 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Inn By The Harbor
Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

8/10 Good
"When I booked, I thought “poolside” was actually poolside, not second floor.."
Judith 3-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Lemon Tree Inn
The Milo

The Milo

8/10 Good
"Great location if you want to dine, shop, go to the beach or pool. The property is older but maintained pretty well and the rooms are well appointed with bathrobes, slippers, coffee and water"
Ann 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Milo
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent
"The room was clean, I was disappointed I couldn’t use the fitness room until the poll opened and that was too late in the morning."
Teresa 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Barbara like for travellers who love the beach?
Known for its beaches and historical sites, Santa Barbara offers a lot for the traveller planning a beach getaway.
What's the best accommodation option to stay near the beach in Santa Barbara?
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is a top beach resort offering 2 restaurants and a full-service spa, located within a short 11-minute walk of East Beach . Other good choices for your stay near the beach include The Milo and Rosewood Miramar Beach.
How many beach hotels will I be able to find in Santa Barbara?
Choose from one of Expedia's 28 hotels in Santa Barbara for your beachside break.
When's the best time for a beach holiday in Santa Barbara?
You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of year-round temperatures in Santa Barbara: The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 13°C. Average annual precipitation for Santa Barbara is 392 mm.
What is there to see and do around Santa Barbara?
After arriving and checking into your hotel, you'll probably want to explore your surroundings. If you're excited to scope out the beaches, spend a relaxing day by the water at West Beach or Leadbetter Beach. Discover the area's historical sites and sunsets, and make time for local attractions such as Arlington Theater and Santa Barbara Bowl. For additional things to see and do, consider a visit to MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation or Mission Santa Barbara.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Santa Barbara?
Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Santa Barbara with ease. The closest major airport is in Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal), located 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from the city centre. If you want to venture outside the area, take a train from Santa Barbara Station.

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