Santa Barbara Beach Travel Guide

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Things to do


Top hotels in Santa Barbara Beach

The Milo

The Milo

3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿9,720 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿9,720
฿11,100 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,406 reviews)
"Wonderful property. We stayed at rooms 152 and 158, and they were excellent. Not sure of other rooms. These were renovated. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Also, they have complementary bikes, beach toys, boggie boards, etc."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

The Milo
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3 out of 5
306 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿9,693 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿9,693
฿11,050 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,042 reviews)
"It’s very clean, very good pool and hot tub. Great continental breakfast area. I didn’t like that they list the two bedroom suite as appropriate for 8 people. It’s more like for 6 because it’s one king size bed in each of the rooms and a pull out couch. Same with the dining table, only had 6 ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,810 reviews)
"This was great local family hotel to stay at. The hotel was clean and in a good location. Oswaldo, Katy, and Faustina were very friendly and helpful. They made our experience at the hotel great. I highly recommend this hotel as an o"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2 out of 5
443 Corona Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿5,500 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿5,500
฿6,270 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,034 reviews)
"Super cute & close to the beach."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿9,617 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿9,617
฿12,279 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 6 outdoor pickleball courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (40 reviews)
"Great experience Some water stains in the carpet and I say without room cleaning"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿15,399 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿15,399
฿17,585 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Have been here many times and enjoy it. The valet/bellhop guys work their butts off and are very friendly. The restaurant downstairs is delicious and always makes the place smell amazing. This time we stayed in a penthouse suite which was pretty expensive. The views were amazing! 10/10 since you ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Santa Barbara Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Barbara Beach

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Waterfront

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

Waterfront
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East Beach

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

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

East Beach
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The Funk Zone

5/5(6 area reviews)

Travellers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.

The Funk Zone
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Lower State

5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.

Lower State
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Eastside

While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eastside
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West Beach

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

West Beach

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