Photo by David Simmington

Search Hotels Near Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara

Start date: Check-in selected.
To Date
End date: Check-out

  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation

  • Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Tomorrow
6 Dec - 7 Dec
This weekend
5 Dec - 7 Dec
Next weekend
12 Dec - 14 Dec

Filter by

Guest rating
Guest rating
Star rating

Top Trending Hotels Near Stearns Wharf

Exterior
Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.7 km from Stearns Wharf
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1008)
"Helpful staff and a charming room with a kitchen. "
United States
Steven
The price is ฿4,671
฿5,325 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Marina Beach Motel
Premier Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina

3.0 star property
1.2 km from Stearns Wharf
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (126)
"Beautiful property . Clean and aesthetically appealing . Dog friendly had me sold ! "
United States
Sheryl
Casa De La Vina
Executive Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Mountain View | Terrace/patio
Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera

4.0 star property
Laguna, 1.6 km from Stearns Wharf
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (76)
"love staying here - will return."
United States
Mark
The price is ฿4,124
฿7,075 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Casa Riviera
Front of property – evening/night
La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn

2.5 star property
West Beach, 0.8 km from Stearns Wharf
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Clean room, kind and helpful staff, great parking, great location, very good breakfast "
United States
Luciana Adgemian Menani
The price is ฿6,288
฿7,168 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
La Playa Inn
Front of property
Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn

3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.6 km from Stearns Wharf
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Everything was perfect "
United States
Andrew
The price is ฿4,462
฿5,086 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Harbor House Inn
Front of property
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property
West Beach, 0.7 km from Stearns Wharf
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Clean and renovated property with SB charm. Kitchenette was great! "
United States
Madeline
The Franciscan Hotel
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.6 km from Stearns Wharf
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1097)
"Great place."
Canada
Mario
The price is ฿5,095
฿5,808 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

3.5 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Stearns Wharf
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1292)
"Nice location"
United States
Patricia
The price is ฿6,383
฿7,289 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Premium Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin

2.5 star property
Laguna, 2 km from Stearns Wharf
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (220)
"I will definitely be staying at this place again anytime I visit Santa Barbara."
United States
Stephanie
The price is ฿2,774
฿5,537 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Casa Jardin
Front of property
The Eagle Inn

The Eagle Inn

3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.7 km from Stearns Wharf
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Great location and amazing breakfast."
United States
Kristina
The price is ฿7,267
฿8,285 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
The Eagle Inn
Outdoor pool
Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn

3.5 star property
West Beach, 0.3 km from Stearns Wharf
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Cozy inn near the beach. excellent location"
United States
Sreekrishnan
The price is ฿7,850
฿8,949 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Harbor View Inn
Front of property
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 star property
West Beach, 0.7 km from Stearns Wharf
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Perfect location, great value, cute rooms"
United States
Stan
The price is ฿4,232
฿4,833 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Garden
Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn

5.0 star property
Upper East, 2.8 km from Stearns Wharf
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (687)
"I love this place. This is my 2nd times, clean , staff friendly "
United States
Saypin
The price is ฿11,506
฿13,140 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Simpson House Inn
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4.0 star property
East Beach, 1.5 km from Stearns Wharf
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"A wonderful place & an amazing staff"
United States
Ann
The price is ฿8,940
฿10,211 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Santa Barbara Inn
Front of property
Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.7 km from Stearns Wharf
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Room was clean, place was centrally located near to beach and downtown, staff was courteous "
United States
Anirban
The price is ฿5,739
฿6,734 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Mason Beach Inn
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
Lower State, 1.2 km from Stearns Wharf
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1038)
"The staff was lovely, and the hotel was in a great location. The rooms were super cute and comfortable too. Would definitely stay here again. "
United States
Leala
The price is ฿5,626
฿6,542 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Stearns Wharf
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1279)
"The room was maintained clean, staff were kind, and parking was easy. Super close to the beach and piers (walkable), so as to downtown and old mission. "
United States
Jin
The price is ฿4,905
฿5,602 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara

4.0 star property
1.8 km from Stearns Wharf
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (373)
"Everything was so top-notch. However, little things like telling us we need to request room cleaning service, what the internet network/password is, text that our room is ready for us, etc. would push this to a five star."
United States
Henry
The price is ฿9,452
฿12,052 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

5.0 star property
The Funk Zone, 0.4 km from Stearns Wharf
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (927)
"Spotless rooms and the beds were AMAZING"
United States
Jill
The price is ฿21,217
฿25,875 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Californian
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
West Beach, 0.8 km from Stearns Wharf
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1981)
"Hotel was nice and location was great."
Canada
Donald
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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.
View all properties

Top Stearns Wharf Hotel Reviews

Hotels near other Stearns Wharf attractions

Museum of Natural History Sea Center on Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara, California, USA

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center during your trip to Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
See properties
Starting off a great day of fishing with a beautiful #sunrise over the Santa Barbara Harbor #adventure #ocean #California
Photo by Sean Coleman
Open Photo by Sean Coleman

West Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, West Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the cycling trails.
See properties

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Stearns Wharf?
Stearns Wharf is located in a walkable area of Santa Barbara known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 207 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Stearns Wharf?
Adjacent to Stearns Wharf, The Milo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and a snack bar/deli. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel Santa Barbara and Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Stearns Wharf?
Expedia has 207 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Stearns Wharf.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Stearns Wharf, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Stearns Wharf.
What can I see and do near Stearns Wharf?
Study the collections at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, Presidio Santa Barbara or Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Mission Santa Barbara, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Casa Del Herrero are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can watch performances at Lobero Theater, Granada Theatre and Arlington Theater if you're interested in local theatre.
How can I get to Stearns Wharf?
With so many choices for transport, exploring the area around Stearns Wharf is a breeze. If you want to explore the larger area, hop on a train at Santa Barbara Station. You can learn about water travel options at the local port.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia