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Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
4.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Kitchen is gorgeous, loved the counter tops. The sink was beautiful! "
United States
Anne
The price is ฿6,469
฿10,606 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
7.0 out of 10, Good, (635 reviews)
"Nice place "
United States
Everardo
Casa Del Sol

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
16 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is ฿5,210
฿6,001 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Casa Castillo

Casa Castillo
4.0 star property
2.5 km from Waterfront
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"We had a wonderful stay and felt very comfortable as a family. The place was clean, well-maintained, and exactly as described. The host was responsive and thoughtful, which made everything easy. "
United States
Zheng
The price is ฿4,310
฿7,253 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Casa Castillo

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (233 reviews)
"Room was clean, beds were comfy, staff was cool."
United States
Bianca
The price is ฿3,052
฿3,509 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
14.3 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,404 reviews)
"Nice room with good amenities, convenient location."
United States
Philip
The price is ฿4,267
฿4,916 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
15.8 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,243 reviews)
"Nice location , clean and friendly staff.."
United States
MARIDIE
The price is ฿2,361
฿2,720 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
12.5 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (219 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff. "
United States
Michael
The price is ฿7,338
฿8,380 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Bath Street Inn

Bath Street Inn
3.5 star property
Oak Park, 3.3 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (329 reviews)
"Super clean, wonderful staff, beautiful quiet elegant place. Great amenities.."
United States
Donna
The price is ฿5,652
฿6,572 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Bath Street Inn

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
8.1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (342 reviews)
"Yes, I love staying here. Staff is very kind, considerate and helpful. I will recommend this hotel to any person who wants a place to relax and enjoy a getaway weekend. "
United States
david
The price is ฿6,693
฿7,764 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Inn on Summer Hill

Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
The Funk Zone, 1 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (807 reviews)
"Love this place. Will definitely be back. Close to many cool things. "
United States
Matthew
The price is ฿7,230
฿8,257 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Moxy Santa Barbara

Casa Del Mar Inn

Casa Del Mar Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"clean room, friendly staff and great location"
United States
Jiaxin
The price is ฿5,020
฿5,723 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Casa Del Mar Inn

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 4.9 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (296 reviews)
"Service, food, accommodations were top tier! What a special place ❤️ Can’t wait to visit again!"
United States
Joelle
The price is ฿36,707
฿45,397 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Rosewood Miramar Beach

The Eagle Inn

The Eagle Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Good staff, nice breakfast perfect location "
United States
Rabdel
The price is ฿7,540
฿8,595 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
The Eagle Inn

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 1.6 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (370 reviews)
"Room was really clean and dog friendly. Staff was great and very helpful. "
United States
Ver
The price is ฿4,926
฿5,615 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Lower State, 1 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (186 reviews)
"Highly recommended "
United States
Naya
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
13.8 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,057 reviews)
"Good hotel, good service everything is fine. Hotel have big parking is perfect."
United States
Eduard
The price is ฿2,036
฿2,408 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
3.4 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn
1.5 star property
6.2 km from Waterfront
6.4 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"I really like the staff here and the hotel is nice enuf"
United States
Timothy
The price is ฿6,599
฿7,523 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Feb - 15 Feb
Rose Garden Inn

Agave Inn

Agave Inn
2.0 star property
5.6 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (760 reviews)
"Very clean and big rooms; plenty of towels, separate place for luggage and coat hanging… "
United States
Sundararaman
The price is ฿3,779
฿4,308 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Agave Inn
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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

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.

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.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum 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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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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?
East Beach, Leadbetter Beach and West Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay in Waterfront. You could also plan a visit to Santa Barbara Harbor or Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center 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.