Waterfront Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

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Popular places to visit

Santa Barbara Harbor

Santa Barbara Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Harbor
Leadbetter Beach

Leadbetter Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Leadbetter Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Barbara. While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.

Leadbetter Beach
East Beach

East Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at East Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the cycling trails.

East Beach

Cabrillo Pavillion

Cabrillo Pavillion is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the cycling trails.

Cabrillo Pavillion

Chase Palm Park

Chase Palm Park is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Chase Palm Park

Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Explore the lovely green spaces of Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and enjoy the cycling trails in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Things to do

Checking out the sea lions

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

฿1,801
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara

Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara

฿6,191
per traveller
Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Rentals

Santa Barbara Electric Bike Rentals

฿883
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Rentals
Picture 1 for Activity West Beach: Kayak Rental

West Beach: Kayak Rental

฿491
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
West Beach: Kayak Rental
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

฿504
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
Santa Barbara Kayak Tour with a view of the Mountains and Stearns Warf

Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide

฿1,801
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide
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Top hotels in Waterfront

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿8,000 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿8,000
฿10,438 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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! (80 reviews)
"Beachfront hotel, so convenient for beach access and enjoyable board walk. Easy to walk to different wine bars and restaurants. Property lobby spacious and airy, bar area a little sterile and outside patio bar area needed a big update. Rooms clean and sizeable. A huge property with a pretty small ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 out of 5
4558 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
The price is ฿4,401 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿4,401
฿5,070 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,208 reviews)
"First time staying here. Beautiful garden area. The rooms were clean and it was quiet. I’ll definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

3 out of 5
3850 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿5,232 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿5,232
฿5,975 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"Microwaves in the rooms would be nice. No other complaints than that."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿7,545 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿7,545
฿8,688 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Please tell me the scent in the hallway. It was perfect. Calm, clean, beautiful oasis. Will definitely come back."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿4,370 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,370
฿4,981 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,766 reviews)
"the room was fine and we had no issues during our stay."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿7,591 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿7,591
฿8,669 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,676 reviews)
"Amazing beautiful home place"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Inn By The Harbor
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Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront

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Santa Barbara Beach

4.5/5(67 area reviews)

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara Beach
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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 Reagan Ranch Center.

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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