Santa Barbara Beach Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.
A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier extending into the water, and a backdrop of mountains and a sunset sky.
A pier with lights reflecting on the water, a flag, and buildings in the background.
A calm body of water with a pier extending into it, a ship docked at the pier, and mountains in the background.
A sunset over a calm body of water with a distant shoreline and a building on the right.

Stay near popular Santa Barbara Beach attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Santa Barbara Beach

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is Rp3.863.841 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp3.863.841
Rp4.547.037 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,279 reviews)
"房间很大,不含早餐,走到海边几分钟。还不错,价格相比之下还是合理的"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is Rp3.804.025 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp3.804.025
Rp4.343.992 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,221 reviews)
"Staff was non-existent. Had an issue with the room. Front desk took 30 minutes to respond. He was asleep. Finally maintenance arrived to fix an issue . They claimed it has “happened in the past” yet they haven’t resolved it? This place is trash for the amount you have to pay. Finally, the manager ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Beachside Inn
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA
The price is Rp4.786.960 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
Rp4.786.960
Rp5.466.500 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,876 reviews)
"The customer service was phenomenal the staff alone would be a reason to return! The room was clean and very spacious exceeded our expectations. We definitely plan on returning the experience is worth the return"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Inn By The Harbor
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 out of 5
109 Bath Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is Rp4.048.304 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp4.048.304
Rp4.615.067 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,201 reviews)
"The property is very well located a couple of blocks from the beach and a couple of blocks from state street. We had a hiccup with the bathroom plumbing and they very quickly handled this by moving us to a new room and providing a discount for the inconvenience. I also left a small item in the room ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

The Franciscan Hotel
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is Rp5.877.134 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
Rp5.877.134
Rp7.518.291 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 6 outdoor pickleball courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (342 reviews)
"Staff very friendly nice rooms"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
The Milo

The Milo

4 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is Rp5.877.134 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
Rp5.877.134
Rp6.711.393 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,589 reviews)
"Great stay, and great location"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

The Milo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Santa Barbara Beach

Find the best Santa Barbara Beach 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.

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 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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.



Santa Barbara Beach Travel Guide