Santa Barbara Beach Travel Guide

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Things to do


Top hotels in Santa Barbara Beach

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,923 reviews)
"Das Zimmer war sehr sauber und auch schön eingerichtet. Die Mitarbeiter beim Frühstück waren sehr zuvorkommend."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿7,395 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿7,395
฿9,739 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 6 outdoor pickleball courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (115 reviews)
"It’s a place where I do like to spend time with family for a little escape from the daily routine."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿6,443 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿6,443
฿7,357 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,738 reviews)
"Very nice staff"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Inn By The Harbor
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿5,472 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿5,472
฿6,249 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,049 reviews)
"We were only in SB for a short visit but it did not disappoint. Our room had a view of the marina/pier. It was clean and comfortable to come back to after walking all over the marina. The sunrise the next morning was beautiful! Will be back!"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Beachside Inn
The Milo

The Milo

3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿7,236 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿7,236
฿8,263 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,442 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

The Milo
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿10,317 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿10,317
฿11,785 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,022 reviews)
"We had such a wonderful experience at the Santa Barbara Inn! One of the things we loved most was the personal touch—they texted us before our arrival and throughout our stay to make sure everything was perfect. The service felt so thoughtful and attentive. The location couldn’t be better—it’s just ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Santa Barbara Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Barbara Beach

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Waterfront

If you're spending some time in Waterfront, East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor are top sights worth seeing.

Waterfront
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East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

East Beach
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The Funk Zone

Travellers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.

The Funk Zone
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Lower State

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.

Lower State
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Eastside

While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eastside
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West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are top sights worth seeing.

West Beach