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Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
23.1 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay here! Amazing view from our room. Staff was nice & the food from the hotel restaurant was solid! "
United States
Vincent
The price is Rp3.379.163
Rp3.795.476 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Leticia I
The price is Rp3.286.143
Rp3.785.472 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (268 reviews)
"Good for an overnight stay"
United States
Angela
The price is Rp2.016.892
Rp2.319.426 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
7.0 out of 10, Good, (664 reviews)
"The room was clean but small. Small bathroom and it's a Motel."
United States
Richard
The price is Rp1.936.390
Rp2.584.925 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Casa Del Sol

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, (1,271 reviews)
"Well designed and good location "
United States
Nora
The price is Rp1.582.217
Rp1.822.679 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

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, (1,514 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Justin
The price is Rp3.112.273
Rp3.585.199 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
8.1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (356 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is Rp3.633.883
Rp4.215.304 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Inn on Summer Hill

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 4.9 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (313 reviews)
"One of the best hotels Ive ever stayed "
United States
AKOP
The price is Rp23.394.208
Rp28.698.111 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Rosewood Miramar Beach

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
3.8 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, good stuff perfect location."
United States
Anna
The price is Rp2.785.397
Rp3.905.606 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Montecito Inn

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was awesome and we would definitely stay again."
United States
Joyce Marie
The price is Rp3.098.363
Rp3.532.134 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"This property was amazing! Staff and accommodations were great!"
United States
Sherrie
The price is Rp4.572.781
Rp5.915.628 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Great location with a retro flair."
United States
nathan
The price is Rp2.948.401
Rp3.361.177 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
The Inn at East Beach

Palmoro House

Palmoro House
3.0 star property
East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
7.6 out of 10, Good, (331 reviews)
"Beach is 1 block away the zoo is only 7 min away walking rooms are super comfortable and clean "
United States
Reyna
The price is Rp3.095.374
Rp4.051.428 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Palmoro House

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Overall great stay!"
United States
Juliann
The price is Rp2.607.355
Rp2.977.469 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
13.8 km from Waterfront
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,143 reviews)
"Clean, nice staff and in safe area"
United States
Ruth
The price is Rp1.438.253
Rp1.691.581 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"Great location, staff, and restaurant."
United States
Kevin
The price is Rp6.346.255
Rp7.249.162 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Santa Barbara Inn

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
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice alternative to the very expensive hotels in the area."
United States
geoffrey
The price is Rp2.526.480
Rp2.880.187 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.5 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (275 reviews)
"Love the location!"
United States
Wendelyn
The price is Rp4.862.275
Rp6.333.562 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
The Funk Zone, 0.8 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (957 reviews)
"Great rooms and friendly staff; amazing location "
United States
Mary
The price is Rp11.453.686
Rp14.171.614 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Hotel Californian

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
The Funk Zone, 0.9 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Amazing resort. Would stay again."
United States
Jake
The price is Rp3.532.169
Rp4.033.561 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Riviera Beach House
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Where to stay in Waterfront

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

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.

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 Carriage and Western Art Museum 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.

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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.