Waterfront Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Waterfront

Hotel Santa Barbara
The hotel was a wonderful experience and I recommend to all!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Good, quiet hotel, good for families. Short drive into Santa Barbara. Not very walk friendly so car/cab will be a must to get around.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
Comfortable bed. Fairly clean. Good for the cost
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
The spa was perfect..everything about this place was top tier
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Great hotel, very clean and amenities were great! Parking is good cornice at $42 a day
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Staff was helpful and very friendly. Our room was clean and quiet. We’ll definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront

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.

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.

The Funk Zone
Travellers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.

Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.

Eastside
While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

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