Waterfront Travel Guide
Santa Barbara





Visit Waterfront
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
Top hotels in Waterfront

Hotel Santa Barbara
"Clean and inviting lobby and bar area. Staff was so nice and helpful and welcoming. Very dog friendly. Rooms were clean and nice, bike rental was free and easy. Location was right in the middle of State Street, close to everything. Perfect little hotel and stay."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
"The room was nice. The walls were thin and we could hear everything around. We had a family room and my kids could hear someone throwing up upstairs. The Hotel was busy with people being loud outside. I was not impressed with the breakfast. The Hotel is situated on a busy street. We usually stay ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
"Staff had an excellent recommendation for dinner (with a discount coupon), would that we could have taken advantage of the pool and other amenities of the place. Breakfast OK, convenient location for us. Nice balcony off the room, comfortable bed."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"Loved our stay at the Avania Inn, staff was very friendly and helpful!! Rooms were very clean!"
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
"👍"
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Inn By The Harbor
"This was an affordable stay with convenient kitchen. The continental breakfast was good for the morning. However, we did have to move rooms due to an ant problem in the first room. The staff did ask if we could allow them to clean and spray before offering to give another room, but did not want to ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Waterfront

Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and East Beach.

Montecito
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.

Downtown Santa Barbara
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.

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

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

























