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Waterfront hotels and places to stay

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Exterior detail
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1236)
"Fantastic property and location."
The price is CA $278
CA $318 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1426)
"It was great! Front desk took care of me "
The price is CA $162
CA $195 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Avania Inn of 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)
"A unique place right on the Ocean with spectacular views from all rooms over the pool and into the waves. A beach you can walk on during low tide. The rooms themselves are meh. Not great decor, old, squeaky bed, low grade uncomfortable pillows. The Shoals restaurant is very good. "
The price is CA $202
CA $227 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1205)
"Excellent property. Spacious rooms. Great location. "
The price is CA $278
CA $317 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Inn By The Harbor
Front of property - evening/night
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1507)
"The property was clean & quite, Comfortable bed, Very good breakfast. Large selection pastries, quiche, oatmeal, fruit, coffee, tea. Property offers the use of bicycles to cruise along Santa Barbara Beach boardwalk."
The price is CA $233
CA $266 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Inn By The Harbor
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Terrace/patio
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"It was a little underwhelming, the ceiling in the bathroom looked old and it was brown too. The area in general feels underwhelming in general. Does the job."
The price is CA $355
CA $469 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Outdoor spa tub
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1007)
"Excellent location with balcony overlooking the beach just walking distance to always where I want to go."
The price is CA $251
CA $286 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Front of property
Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1291)
"We enjoyed our stay! A cute and clean hotel with comfortable beds and a wonderful continental breakfast. Easy walking distance to the beach, shops and restaurants. We would stay here again!"
The price is CA $244
CA $279 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Room amenity
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Cute and convenient. Great shower and fresh looking paint in the room. Would like to have had a microwave but the fridge was spacious."
The price is CA $148
CA $169 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, an IHG Hotel
Property amenity
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, an IHG Hotel
3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1060)
"The best sunrise and sunset view! Staff was amazing from valet to check in. Room was super clean and the area is close to everything. Went walking downtown for dinner and drinks a great place within walking distance of anything you can imagine."
The price is CA $219
CA $250 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, an IHG Hotel
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Fireplace, Balcony
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1774)
"Good and comfortable "
The price is CA $208
CA $237 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
The Franciscan Hotel
Front of property
The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"This hotel was very accommodating for our family while we visited Santa Barbara for our son's wedding. They were very professional and the hotel was a beautiful place to stay. Would revisit "
The price is CA $263
CA $300 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
The Franciscan Hotel
Riviera Beach House
Sundeck
Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (972)
"We loved staying at the Riviera. It was a prime location for all of the fun activities and great food in Santa Barbara. Service was friendly and prompt for any needs we had and the hotel smelled amazing. Iwould definitely recommend a stay here for anyone wanting to experience the best of Santa Barbara. "
The price is CA $245
CA $280 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Riviera Beach House
La Playa Inn
Front of property - evening/night
La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (954)
"Room was very comfortable… the beds were a little too high but very comfortable…"
The price is CA $211
CA $241 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
La Playa Inn
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (255)
"One of my all-time favorites anywhere"
The price is CA $1,752
CA $2,120 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Ojai Valley Inn
Exterior
Ojai Valley Inn
5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Spectacular – can't wait to return! "
The price is CA $920
CA $1,157 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Ojai Valley Inn
Mason Beach Inn
Front of property
Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (755)
"Wonderful place in a great location. We’ve stayed here before and will stay here again. "
The price is CA $320
CA $373 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Mason Beach Inn
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property
Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"This hotel is in a very convenient location on State Street, surrounded by many restaurants, bars, and stores. It's a half-mile walk to the beach and Stearns Wharf. The immediate area seems geared towards the collegiate crowd. The hotel was undergoing renovation so the temporary lobby was small. Staff was very friendly."
The price is CA $331
CA $381 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Hotel Santa Barbara
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carpinteria
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carpinteria
2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"I ordered a room with a king bed. When I ordered the room it stated “pet friendly “. We have a “well behaved” dog. They changed our room because they said it “was not pet friendly. I’m 74 years old! Still working EMR. The room they gave us had a chair which felt like I was sitting in a hole. It , was worn out with little or no stuffing in the couch. Very uncomfortable. Staff was not friendly!! The room was clean, but I was there to regenerate and for the comfort! The comfort wasn’t there!"
The price is CA $138
CA $155 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carpinteria
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Room, 1 King Bed (Deck) | Terrace/patio
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (976)
"It’s fine for a quick over night stay, but not for a nice family vacation. Room is small. But it’s a motel like facility which is expected. Can hear lots of noises outside including the train. Otherwise staff is very nice. "
The price is CA $166
CA $190 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
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Frequently asked questions

What is Waterfront like?

Travelers to the Waterfront neighborhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Be sure to check out East Beach and Cabrillo Pavillion as part of your Waterfront travel plans.

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

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Waterfront.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Waterfront?

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What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighborhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Cabrillo Pavillion, Leadbetter Beach, and Chase Palm Park. You could also plan a visit to East Beach or Santa Barbara Harbor while you're in the neighborhood. 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.