TOP Family-Friendly Hotels in Santa Barbara, CA for 2026 | Expedia.co.th

A coastal town with a beach, houses, and mountains in the background.

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 availability on Santa Barbara Family-Friendly Hotels

Tonight

27 Sep - 28 Sep

Tomorrow

28 Sep - 29 Sep

Next weekend

In two weeks

Our top choices for Santa Barbara family-friendly hotels

A swimming pool with a diving board, surrounded by a red fence and trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden flooring, and a dining area with orange chairs and a table.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and a cabinet with a television mounted above.

1. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach

฿5,679

฿6,736 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A building entrance with a tiled floor, an arched doorway, and large potted plants.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, a shower, and a door leading to another room.

A covered outdoor patio with a checkered floor, seating arrangements, and potted plants.

A balcony with potted plants, a hanging lantern, and a view of mountains.

2. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Oak Park

฿5,175

฿8,373 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A VAGABOND INN sign, a building with a balcony, and palm trees.

A corner room with a round table, a wooden chair, a beige sofa, and a mirror on the wall.

A reception desk with a VAGABOND INN sign, a clock, and framed pictures on the wall.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a fenced pool, and a building with a balcony in the background.

3. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

North State

฿3,287

฿4,013 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A beach view with palm trees and a clear sky.

A motel sign with a large number '6' and the word 'Motel' on a wooden board.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two surfboards, a 'Welcome' sign, and an orange sofa.

4. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

฿4,540

฿5,185 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a pergola with vines, and a view of greenery.

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with chairs and a table, a sofa, and a fireplace.

A pathway flanked by lush greenery and palm trees, leading to a building with a tiled roof.

5. Inn By The Harbor

Santa Barbara Beach

Holiday memories in the making at this Santa Barbara harbour retreat with complimentary bikes for family beach days.

฿7,545

฿8,616 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A pool area with a circular pool, lounge chairs, and a view of mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street and palm trees outside.

A reception area with a counter, potted plants, a coffee station, and a view through large glass doors.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a ceiling fan, a television, and a window with blinds.

6. The Inn at East Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

฿4,632

฿5,281 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A gated entrance with an arch covered in greenery, a tiled pathway, and a building with a balcony.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, multiple seating options, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, patterned chairs, and artwork on the walls.

7. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

North State

฿6,210

฿7,091 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a building in the background.

A modern hotel room with a red chair, a sofa, a TV, and a wooden ceiling.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with red umbrellas.

8. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

Family fun takes flight at this poolside paradise with free breakfast and airport shuttle just minutes from the beach.

฿6,612

฿7,683 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

View all properties

Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara

Pool

Breakfast included

Water park

4 stars

5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Santa Barbara

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden flooring, and a dining area with orange chairs and a table.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window with a view of palm trees and a balcony.

A lobby with a wooden floor, two patterned armchairs, a small table, and a wall with three framed pictures.

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach

฿5,679

฿6,736 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a pergola with vines, and a view of greenery.

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with chairs and a table, a sofa, and a fireplace.

A pathway flanked by lush greenery and palm trees, leading to a building with a tiled roof.

Inn By The Harbor

Santa Barbara Beach

฿7,545

฿8,616 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A beach view with palm trees and a clear sky.

A motel sign with a large number '6' and the word 'Motel' on a wooden board.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two surfboards, a 'Welcome' sign, and an orange sofa.

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

฿4,540

฿5,185 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A gated entrance with an arch covered in greenery, a tiled pathway, and a building with a balcony.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, multiple seating options, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, patterned chairs, and artwork on the walls.

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

North State

฿6,210

฿7,091 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a view of palm trees and a marina through the windows.

A reception desk with a wooden wall and a sign that reads "West Beach Inn".

A hot tub area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and palm trees in the background.

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

฿7,350

฿8,379 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A restaurant with wooden floors, wicker chairs, and hanging plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of a balcony with a pool.

A spacious living area with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase.

A bar area with wooden beams, bar stools, and a bar counter.

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park

฿5,931

฿6,773 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A reception area with a counter, potted plants, a coffee station, and a view through large glass doors.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street and palm trees outside.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a coffee station, and a view of greenery outside.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Inn at East Beach," a covered patio area, and bicycles parked outside.

The Inn at East Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

฿4,632

฿5,281 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A patio with striped sofas and a table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and flowers.

A living room with a round coffee table, two sofas, and a large window with a view of palm trees and a beach.

A two-story building with a tiled roof, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden with flowering plants and a tree.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the beach and sailboats.

The Milo

Santa Barbara Beach

฿9,828

฿11,224 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A multi-story building with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a covered walkway, and a view of the street.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a bench. There are two doors leading to a balcony, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

฿8,712

฿9,948 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a building in the background.

A modern hotel room with a red chair, a sofa, a TV, and a wooden ceiling.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with red umbrellas.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window.

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

฿6,612

฿7,683 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

View all properties

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Santa Barbara

A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a pergola with vines, and a view of greenery.

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with chairs and a table, a sofa, and a fireplace.

A pathway flanked by lush greenery and palm trees, leading to a building with a tiled roof.

Inn By The Harbor

Santa Barbara Beach

฿7,545

฿8,616 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a view of palm trees and a marina through the windows.

A reception desk with a wooden wall and a sign that reads "West Beach Inn".

A hot tub area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and palm trees in the background.

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

฿7,350

฿8,379 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A gated entrance with an arch covered in greenery, a tiled pathway, and a building with a balcony.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, multiple seating options, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, patterned chairs, and artwork on the walls.

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

North State

฿6,210

฿7,091 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A reception area with a counter, potted plants, a coffee station, and a view through large glass doors.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street and palm trees outside.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a coffee station, and a view of greenery outside.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Inn at East Beach," a covered patio area, and bicycles parked outside.

The Inn at East Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

฿4,632

฿5,281 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a building in the background.

A modern hotel room with a red chair, a sofa, a TV, and a wooden ceiling.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with red umbrellas.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window.

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

฿6,612

฿7,683 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A restaurant with wooden floors, wicker chairs, and hanging plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of a balcony with a pool.

A spacious living area with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase.

A bar area with wooden beams, bar stools, and a bar counter.

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park

฿5,931

฿6,773 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A multi-story building with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a covered walkway, and a view of the street.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a bench. There are two doors leading to a balcony, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

฿8,712

฿9,948 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A courtyard with a curved seating area, a fire pit, and a bicycle.

A dining area with a round table, chairs, a fireplace, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a window with a view of a balcony.

A hotel with a Mediterranean architectural style, featuring a balcony with potted plants, a well-lit entrance, and a sign indicating it is a Casa Del Mar Inn.

Casa Del Mar Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

฿6,581

฿7,502 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A bright kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view through glass doors to an outdoor patio.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, white cabinetry, wicker furniture, and a large window.

A beachside path with bicycles, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A hotel with a red roof, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Santa Barbara Beach

฿6,723

฿7,678 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a runway and palm trees.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a view of the ocean.

A coastal hotel with a beach view, palm trees, and mountainous background.

A tennis court complex with multiple courts, surrounded by palm trees and a beach view.

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Santa Barbara Beach

฿8,202

฿10,865 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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 Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"Pleasant stay. Loved the Happy Hour in the lobby!"

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

8/10 Good

"Good location and easy access to the interstate. Room was big."

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

8/10 Good

"Very clean and breakfast was fine."

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We always enjoy our stay, the staff is friendly and accommodating"

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The pool was freezing cold, other than that excellent"

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"I was thoroughly impressed with the cleanliness, the design, the professional, friendly staff. Everything was just amazing could not be happier."

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and ready and staff was very friendly"

Frequently asked questions

What's Santa Barbara like for family-friendly holidays?

You may want to consider the walkable destination of Santa Barbara if you've been thinking about a trip for the whole family. The cycling trails, beaches and cafes are just some of the things that make this an attractive spot for a family holiday. Arrange a flight into Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal), which is the closest airport, or Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is located 24.7 mi (39.7 km) from the city centre.

What's the best family accommodation in Santa Barbara?

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara is a hotel with an outdoor pool and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices for your child-friendly holiday include Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort and Inn By The Harbor.

How many family hotels can I expect to find in Santa Barbara?

Expedia has 17 hotels in Santa Barbara that are great for families.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday 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's there to see and do with your family in Santa Barbara?

While you are holidaying in Santa Barbara, you and the family may want to see some interesting spots such as Arlington Theater and Lobero Theater. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Santa Barbara Bowl and Stearns Wharf.

What's the best way for us to get around Santa Barbara?

To see more of the larger area, take a train from Santa Barbara Station. Santa Barbara might not have many public transport choices, so consider renting a car to explore more.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

More ways to book

Book Family-Friendly Hotels in Santa Barbara on Expedia.com