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Top Trending Hotels Near Waterfront, Santa Barbara

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Outdoor pool

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Enjoyed the quick easy check in, ocean view room, the big, clean, relaxing pool and the grounds. "
The price is ฿6,436
฿7,229 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
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, (1003)
"We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the area very much. "
The price is ฿4,811
฿5,542 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
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, (193)
"Great stay ! "
The price is ฿4,063
฿4,673 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
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, (592)
"We had a wonderful stay at Casa del Sol, a boutique-like small motel. It was our first time there. The staff was responsive to our needs and provided a quiet, charming environment. We look forward to our next visit! "
Casa Del Sol
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, (1169)
"Easy location.. plenty of parking.. safe area.."
The price is ฿3,153
฿3,632 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1196)
"Excellent breakfast, comfortable bed, well maintained facility."
The price is ฿4,670
฿5,379 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums
Condo, 2 Bedrooms | Outdoor dining

Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums

3.0 star property
The price is ฿10,809
฿24,389 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Beautiful 2 Bed Beach Condo #201 2 Bedroom Condo by Sunset Shores Condominiums
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Courtyard

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1006)
"Great stay"
The price is ฿2,665
฿3,135 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Inn on Summer Hill
Lobby

Inn on Summer Hill

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (322)
"Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara. "
The price is ฿8,094
฿9,227 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Inn on Summer Hill
Rosewood Miramar Beach
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Rosewood Miramar Beach

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (279)
"Excellent property."
The price is ฿52,340
฿63,649 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Montecito Inn
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Montecito Inn

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"The property is thoughtfully designed. I love the walkability of the area. I always enjoy staying here."
The price is ฿6,120
฿8,342 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Montecito Inn
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Beach nearby

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Always friendly and clean"
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (909)
"A great place to stay in SB. Great service and care from the whole staff."
The price is ฿8,809
฿11,340 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
The Inn at East Beach
Reception

The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1006)
"We like cuz the beach is near and we can walk to the pier , nice the hotel , the staff very friendly "
The Inn at East Beach
Palmoro House
Exterior

Palmoro House

3.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (298)
"Having access to the main hotel and restaurants was ideal. The Palmoro house itself was clean however we easily heard guests in other rooms and the ac unit struggled to keep unit cool. "
The price is ฿6,407
฿8,279 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Palmoro House
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Exterior

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1039)
"Great place to stay."
The price is ฿5,345
฿6,104 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
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)
"Staff was very friendly and the hotel was just super convenient. "
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Inn
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Elegant boutique hotel with a great location. "
The price is ฿12,190
฿13,920 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Santa Barbara Inn
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, (892)
"Great stay!"
The price is ฿5,591
฿6,374 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Sports facility

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (49)
"Fun and close to beach "
The price is ฿9,091
฿11,681 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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Where to stay in Waterfront

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

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 map

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 map

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.

East Beach map

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.

West Beach map

West Beach

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

Top Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

10/10 Excellent
"I like how dogs and parking is free. Simple, easy and convenient. Nothing fancy but everything you need! I didn’t like how the magnetic strip deactivated on both room keys. They reset them both, but still only one worked."
Andrea 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful property with amazing views of the coast! The staff was amazing! Would definitely recommend and stay here again!"
SANDRA 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

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.