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Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Outdoor pool

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"Love the place I will definitely come back. "
The price is ฿5,481
฿6,156 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1210)
"Excellent breakfast, comfortable bed, well maintained facility."
The price is ฿4,414
฿5,085 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Free daily buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the area very much. "
The price is ฿4,820
฿5,552 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Courtyard

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

2.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1011)
"Great stay"
The price is ฿2,816
฿3,309 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Montecito Inn
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Montecito Inn

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Beautiful and well maintained "
The price is ฿5,762
฿7,940 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Montecito Inn
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1167)
"Nice hotel and conveniently located"
The price is ฿3,159
฿3,639 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Casa Riviera
Executive Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Mountain View | Terrace/patio

Casa Riviera

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (24)
"Excelente place to stay"
The price is ฿5,377
฿8,543 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Casa Riviera
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Exterior

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1072)
"Great place to stay."
The price is ฿4,546
฿5,191 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Marina Beach Motel
Exterior

Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"The continental breakfast is extensive and the property is well located."
The price is ฿6,829
฿7,785 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Marina Beach Motel
Inn on Summer Hill
Lobby

Inn on Summer Hill

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (326)
"Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara. "
The price is ฿8,109
฿9,244 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Inn on Summer Hill
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Room, 1 King Bed (Deck) | Terrace/patio

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Ok place to stay."
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Beach nearby

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Always friendly and clean"
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
The Inn at East Beach
Reception

The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Great location, clean and charming"
The Inn at East Beach
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Beach

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (197)
"Great stay ! "
The price is ฿3,745
฿4,307 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Oasis Inn & Suites
Courtyard

Oasis Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Great little motel close to everything in Santa Barbara. Nice pool, nice rooms."
The price is ฿4,165
฿4,748 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Oasis Inn & Suites
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1833)
"Well-situated with friendly and helpful staff. "
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Lemon Tree Inn
Front of property

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1013)
"Great quite area yet close enough to drive to the beach, good size rooms, pool & restaurant and bar inside. Good parking, thanks to all the friendly staff. "
The price is ฿3,733
฿4,263 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Lemon Tree Inn
Casa Del Sol
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (599)
"It was a nice, safe and clean place to stay. The bed was comfortable and parking was right outside our door, which was very convenient. A cute place to visit. "
Casa Del Sol
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Front of property

Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Love this hotel. Location is great."
The price is ฿5,247
฿5,991 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Reception

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (907)
"Great spot, nice room and comfortable beds. "
The price is ฿7,153
฿8,154 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
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Where to stay in Waterfront

Find the best Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Santa Barbara Beach

7 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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 featuring a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

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 Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

West Beach

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

East Beach

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

Top Waterfront Hotel Reviews

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"The service was superb!"
Brad 4-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and comfortable. "
Jessica 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Frequently asked questions

What is Waterfront like?

Travellers to the Waterfront neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor as part of your Waterfront travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Waterfront, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Waterfront.

What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Leadbetter Beach, Chase Palm Park and Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center. You could also plan a visit to East Beach or Santa Barbara Harbor while you're in the neighbourhood. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Santa Barbara Deep Sea and Stearns Wharf are just a few of the places to visit in and around Waterfront. Santa Barbara Art Foundry and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.