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Our top choices for Santa Barbara beach hotels

1. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
฿3,682
฿4,197 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Sandpiper Lodge

2. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Sun, sand, and seaside serenity await at this waterfront retreat just minutes from Leadbetter Beach and Santa Barbara's coastal gems.
฿5,983
฿6,832 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Beachside Inn

3. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Downtown Santa Barbara
  • Escape to coastal bliss with a short 2-minute drive to sandy beaches, where ocean adventures and whale watching await.
฿7,570
฿8,803 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hotel Santa Barbara

4. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Soak up the Santa Barbara sunshine at this inviting beach getaway, where the shore beckons and comfort awaits after sandy adventures.
฿5,668
฿6,722 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

5. Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
  • A seaside sanctuary minutes from Santa Barbara's Leadbetter Beach, with comfy beds and peaceful outdoor patios for after-surf relaxation.
฿6,464
฿7,382 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Castillo Inn at the Beach

6. Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Soak up the sun near East Beach, just a 13-minute walk away, with beach towels provided for the perfect sandy adventure.
฿5,655
฿6,458 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Riviera Beach House

7. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Sun-soaked Santa Barbara escape just steps from the beach with ocean breezes and a refreshing outdoor pool to enjoy.
฿4,798
฿5,479 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

8. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
Laguna
฿4,132
฿7,180 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

9. Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
San Roque
฿3,954
฿4,508 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Oasis Inn & Suites

10. Agave Inn

Agave Inn
East San Roque
฿4,965
฿5,660 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Agave Inn
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Santa Barbara

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
Adult-only
Family-friendly

Beach hotels with pools in Santa Barbara

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
฿5,983
฿6,832 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Beachside Inn

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
฿5,668
฿6,722 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
฿3,682
฿4,197 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Sandpiper Lodge

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
฿4,798
฿5,479 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
฿5,907
฿6,734 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
฿7,902
฿9,008 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach
฿8,052
฿9,195 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Inn By The Harbor

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
฿8,437
฿9,618 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Marina Beach Hotel

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
฿4,831
฿5,517 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
North State
฿4,598
฿5,251 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Lemon Tree Inn
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
฿3,682
฿4,197 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Sandpiper Lodge

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
฿5,983
฿6,832 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Beachside Inn

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
฿7,902
฿9,008 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
฿6,769
฿7,965 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Santa Barbara Beach
฿5,373
฿6,125 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
฿7,902
฿9,008 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
La Playa Inn

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
฿6,457
฿7,503 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
฿8,437
฿9,618 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Marina Beach Hotel

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Oak Park
฿5,919
฿6,760 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
฿6,497
฿7,420 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
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4-star beach hotels in Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Downtown Santa Barbara
฿7,570
฿8,803 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Santa Barbara Beach
฿5,373
฿6,125 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
฿6,707
฿7,646 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
The Upham Hotel

Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel
Santa Barbara
฿5,536
฿8,780 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
Santa Barbara
฿6,681
฿9,016 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Montecito Inn

The Milo

The Milo
Santa Barbara Beach
฿9,463
฿10,806 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
The Milo

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
฿12,495
฿14,273 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Santa Barbara Inn

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Downtown Santa Barbara
฿9,012
฿10,292 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
Santa Barbara
The Craft House Inn

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Beach
฿8,752
฿11,491 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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Top Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The rooms are clean and comfortably furnished - not plastic-y or bolted down - with real furniture. Breakfast is great. The rooms all face the inner motor court and feel safer than most motels. The a/c worked great! The pool looks clean and well maintained."
Dara 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Sandpiper Lodge
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

8/10 Good
"Great hotel right on State Street. My only issue is the design of the shower. Very difficult to not get the floor wet with one non-moving piece of glass."
Zyaire 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hotel Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing location, super clean rooms, comfortable beds, highly recommend!!"
Tammy 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent
"Inn by the Harbor was a perfect location. Easy to walk to Stearns wharf or State St. The amenities are very good. Our room was very clean. The property is lovely. The inner courtyard is beautiful. Sam at the front desk was kind and helpful. He has great knowledge on all the historical attractions."
Mary 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Inn By The Harbor
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

8/10 Good
"Front desk was helpful. Air conditioning worked very well."
cristina 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely hotel. Wished the hot tub would be open later. Otherwise great!"
Margaret 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Really a wonderful surprise. Well appointed room, clean, high tech mirror. Above all very good location 5 minutes on foot to both beaches. Also a quiet location despite be blocks from 101. The staff almost apologized for the ‘small’ breakfast. Actually it any thing one would need including a great cappuccino maker. Ok no eggs, we got over it. Small pool but very clean. 120% recommended!"
Maurizio 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel

8/10 Good
"The Upham is located close to various sites in urban Santa Barbara; it is bit further to the beach and harbor. The property consists of several buildings with a variety of room types for rent. There are also several, pleasant seating areas both outside and inside the main building where reception is. I stayed in a room in the building (Lincoln?) directly behind the main reception building and restaurant. The room was spacious with a comfortable bed. It did have a musty smell, so I requested a room fan (provided). I alerted staff the next day that my air conditioner wasn't working properly, so hopefully that was addressed. Fortunately, my windows could be opened, and it was cool enough to not be a problem. My room was on the ground floor directly behind the kitchen and seating area for the restaurant. As such, it was a bit smelly back there, and there was noise from the restaurant and kitchen from late afternoon until later in the evening. This wasn't too bad, but just be aware. It definitely was quiet enough during the night, as I did sleep well once the restaurant wound down operations for the night. There is a light continental breakfast provided, as well as wine in the evening. There is limited parking behind the property, so it's advisable to park and never use your car if possible. I can recommend this property as a reasonable place to stay in Santa Barbara."
Jean 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
The Upham Hotel
The Milo

The Milo

10/10 Excellent
"Spent 2 nights at the Milo with family and friends. We had a great time at the pool and loved how walkable the area is with the beach right across the street."
reina 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
The Milo

Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Barbara like for travellers who love the beach?
Known for its beaches and historical sites, Santa Barbara offers a lot for the traveller planning a beach getaway.
What's the best accommodation option to stay near the beach in Santa Barbara?
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is a top beachfront resort offering 2 restaurants and a full-service spa, located within a short 11-minute walk of East Beach . Other good choices for your stay near the beach include The Milo and Hotel Californian.
How many beach hotels will I be able to find in Santa Barbara?
Choose from one of Expedia's 28 hotels in Santa Barbara for your beachside break.
When's the best time for a beach holiday in Santa Barbara?
You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of year-round temperatures in Santa Barbara: The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 13°C. Average annual precipitation for Santa Barbara is 392 mm.
What is there to see and do around Santa Barbara?
After arriving and checking into your hotel, you'll probably want to explore your surroundings. If you're excited to scope out the beaches, spend a relaxing day by the water at West Beach or Leadbetter Beach. Discover the area's historical sites and sunsets, and make time for local attractions such as Arlington Theater and Lobero Theater. For additional things to see and do, consider a visit to Santa Barbara Bowl or Mission Santa Barbara.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Santa Barbara?
Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Santa Barbara with ease. The closest major airport is in Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal), located 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from the city centre. If you want to venture outside the area, take a train from Santa Barbara Station.

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