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1. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront ResortEast Beach, 0.5 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (461 reviews)
"Amazing beach loved it here"
McKenna
The price is ฿7,574
฿10,137 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
2. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast HotelWest Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,110 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay!"
Amanda
The price is ฿7,557
฿8,615 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
3. Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara InnEast Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice room, convenient to the Connivo restaurant downstairs (ate there twice), great location across the street from the beach"
Joanne
The price is ฿12,394
฿14,157 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
4. Beachside Inn
Beachside InnWest Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,273 reviews)
"Great location, free parking on site was great, nice staff, nice rooms, and amazing breakfast!!"
Rebecca
The price is ฿6,106
฿6,973 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
5. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - BeachEast Beach, 1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,477 reviews)
"Great location. The room was small, clean and simple and the staff was friendly."
David S
The price is ฿4,759
฿5,434 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
6. Harbor View Inn
Harbor View InnWest Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"A great stay in the most perfect location in Santa Barbara."
Gabriel
The price is ฿9,419
฿10,738 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
7. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa BarbaraWest Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,383 reviews)
"Great comfortable stay and nice breakfast"
Julia
The price is ฿5,919
฿7,007 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
8. La Playa Inn
La Playa InnWest Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Perfect location!
Great room.
Great continental breakfast."
Greer
The price is ฿8,119
฿9,255 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
9. Mason Beach Inn
Mason Beach InnWest Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel and location!"
Rachita
The price is ฿8,155
฿9,511 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
10. Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa BarbaraLower State, 1.5 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,497 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff and great rooms."
Veronica
The price is ฿7,509
฿8,732 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
11. Inn By The Harbor
Inn By The HarborWest Beach, 1.6 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,936 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and hotel was quiet."
Amanda
The price is ฿7,759
฿8,860 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
12. The Franciscan Hotel
The Franciscan HotelWest Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,280 reviews)
"Quiet. Friendly staff, great location, terrific breakfast."
Bob
The price is ฿6,871
฿7,833 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
13. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the BeachWest Beach, 1.5 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,439 reviews)
"Great location
Very nice staff"
Liad
The price is ฿8,161
฿9,319 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
14. Marina Beach Hotel
Marina Beach HotelWest Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,174 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
Amy
The price is ฿7,102
฿8,096 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
15. The Inn at East Beach
The Inn at East BeachEast Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Close to beach."
Shubh
The price is ฿4,536
฿5,171 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
16. Lavender Inn by the Sea
Lavender Inn by the SeaWest Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,337 reviews)
"Great stay! Would book again"
Omar
The price is ฿7,659
฿8,747 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
17. Hotel Californian
Hotel CalifornianThe Funk Zone, 0.8 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"It was such an amazing hotel!! They really do everything right. I can’t wait to go back."
Tricia
The price is ฿19,136
฿24,306 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
18. Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by HyattEast Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay."
Adolfo
The price is ฿9,254
฿11,886 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
19. The Eagle Inn
The Eagle InnWest Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Very conveniently located and clean"
Julian
The price is ฿9,518
฿10,851 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
20. Riviera Beach House
Riviera Beach HouseThe Funk Zone, 0.9 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff was excellent!"
Karilyn
The price is ฿5,996
฿6,847 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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Where to stay in Waterfront
Find the best Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West 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.
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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.
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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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
