Waterfront Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Waterfront
Hotel Santa Barbara
Very cute hotel! perfect for our stay. right along State street and staff was very kind and helpful!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Our kids live in SB and we've made this our regular hotel for when we come to visit. The rooms are so comfortable and spacious and the grounds are immaculate. There's a beautiful lily pad pond and a really nice pool area. We also really love that we can turn the a/c down to 60.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
You are getting your moneys worth the properties well maintained, and the pool is nice
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Great room with a partial view of the ocean. Staff was really nice and the check in and out was super easy.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Very noisy from the room, can hear walking from upstairs and room cleaning from the same floor. Not a restful stay at all
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
I've stayed here several times and I'm never sad with my decision to come back..I love this place.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront
Santa Barbara Beach
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.
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.
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.
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.
Eastside
While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.
