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Our top choices for Waterfront hotels

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Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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, (1363)
"Great value and location. "
United States
Maryam
The price is Rp1.836.638
Rp2.115.715 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
23 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Everything was amazing. The views were breathtaking- the staff was all lovely and accommodating. "
United States
Samantha
The price is Rp2.513.757
Rp2.823.451 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Courtyard
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

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, (1010)
"good hotel good services "
United States
Eduard
The price is Rp1.164.963
Rp1.375.510 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Reception
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.8 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (967)
"Great hotel, super clean and modern. Awesome little kitchen and a fantastic bathroom."
United States
James
The price is Rp1.809.000
Rp2.062.261 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

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, (1003)
"Great customer service and large, comfortable rooms!"
United States
Barry
The price is Rp2.177.500
Rp2.508.372 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2005)
"Definetly would stay here again!"
United States
David
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Beach nearby
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

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, (1001)
"Great place to stay! Clean rooms, nice staff."
United States
KIMBERLY
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Front of property
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Perfect location, great value, cute rooms"
United States
Stan
The price is Rp2.093.750
Rp2.390.895 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Exterior
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.6 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1823)
"Love the architecture / courtyard of the hotel"
United States
Ohlisa
The price is Rp2.654.479
Rp3.031.283 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Inn By The Harbor
Reception
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"We enjoyed our stay!!"
United States
Matthew
The Inn at East Beach
Front of property
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1013)
"Great hotel"
United States
LEI
The Franciscan Hotel
Room, 1 King Bed (Deck) | Terrace/patio
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Excellent Stay"
United States
Mario
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

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, (1204)
"A lovely motel in a great area. I had easy access to everything I wanted to see and do as well as a stunning beach. "
United States
Gareth
The price is Rp1.473.833
Rp1.697.780 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1105)
"Spotless rooms, courteous staff, happy hrs every day with wine and cheese. Can not ask more. "
United States
Nalin
The price is Rp2.663.250
Rp3.036.106 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
View from property
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1096)
"Clean room, friendly staff, one of the better breakfast places "
United States
Marrissa
The price is Rp2.311.500
Rp2.639.633 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Beachside Inn
Lobby lounge
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

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, (359)
"Friendly staff and clean place."
United States
Nikhil
The price is Rp2.479.000
Rp2.826.061 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Premium Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna, 2 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (231)
"It was amazing, I will definitely go again "
United States
Hannah
The price is Rp1.587.397
Rp3.050.807 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Casa Jardin
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room
Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
3.8 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Wonderful stay. Beautiful facility and location. "
United States
Abbylin
The price is Rp3.283.000
Rp4.446.120 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Montecito Inn
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio
Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
6.8 out of 10, (631)
"Nice atmosphere and garden seating area on property. "
United States
Ben
Casa Del Sol
Exterior detail
The Milo

The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1497)
"Fabulous location,great staff "
United States
Guadalupe
The price is Rp3.282.665
Rp3.748.640 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
The Milo
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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.

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

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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

West Beach

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

The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

Top Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Very charming motel in a great location. The room was very clean, smelling of fresh laundry. The staff is always available and helpful to answer questions or provide suggestions"
Dianne 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Marina Beach Motel

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.