Waterfront Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
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Things to do
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
฿1,150
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
฿1,248
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
฿2,267
per adult
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
฿506
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Waterfront
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿8,561 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿8,561
per night
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,422 reviews)
"Clean and inviting lobby and bar area. Staff was so nice and helpful and welcoming. Very dog friendly. Rooms were clean and nice, bike rental was free and easy. Location was right in the middle of State Street, close to everything. Perfect little hotel and stay."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿4,245 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿4,245
per night
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,528 reviews)
"The room was nice. The walls were thin and we could hear everything around. We had a family room and my kids could hear someone throwing up upstairs. The Hotel was busy with people being loud outside. I was not impressed with the breakfast. The Hotel is situated on a busy street. We usually stay ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿7,435 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿7,435
per night
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,228 reviews)
"Old and tired not kept well"
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿7,136 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿7,136
per night
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,277 reviews)
"Loved our stay at the Avania Inn, staff was very friendly and helpful!! Rooms were very clean!"
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is ฿2,717 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿2,717
per night
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,375 reviews)
"👍"
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Inn By The Harbor
433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿8,501 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿8,501
per night
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (1,875 reviews)
"This was an affordable stay with convenient kitchen. The continental breakfast was good for the morning. However, we did have to move rooms due to an ant problem in the first room. The staff did ask if we could allow them to clean and spray before offering to give another room, but did not want to ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
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.
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 East 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.
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.
Photo by Adam Hoggatt
Open Photo by Adam Hoggatt
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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.
