Waterfront Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

A river with rocks, palm trees, and mountains in the background.
A sailboat on the ocean with a clear sky.
A beach with mountains in the background.
A wooden boardwalk with palm trees and buildings in the background.
A marina with numerous boats docked, a seahorse statue, and mountains in the background.

Stay near popular Waterfront attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Waterfront

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is ฿2,615 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿2,615
฿3,144 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,615 reviews)
"Parking and AC 👍👍 Pool👍"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

2 out of 5
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is ฿2,503 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿2,503
฿3,016 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,406 reviews)
"no kleenex in the room and staff could not help me get on the internet......no instructions in the room"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿4,185 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿4,185
฿4,771 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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. ...
Sandpiper Lodge
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
The price is ฿21,655 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿21,655
฿27,624 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Goleta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"In every thing was great thanks"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿8,024 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿8,024
฿9,331 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,483 reviews)
"Nice staff, clean hotel and room. Really loud bar directly next to the hotel. Overall a little pricey for what it is."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿6,445 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿6,445
฿7,588 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,180 reviews)
"Vanessa was rude and incompetent. Jeremiah was amazing. So helpful but unfortunately our issue was out of his hands."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
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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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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 Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

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.



Waterfront Travel Guide