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11 Sept - 13 Sept
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18 Sept - 20 Sept

Our top choices for Santa Barbara beach hotels

1. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Sun, sand, and seaside serenity await at this waterfront retreat just minutes from Leadbetter Beach and Santa Barbara's coastal gems.
Rp3.126.764
Rp3.570.608 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Beachside Inn

2. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Downtown Santa Barbara
  • Escape to coastal bliss with a short 2-minute drive to sandy beaches, where ocean adventures and whale watching await.
Rp3.986.766
Rp4.635.812 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Hotel Santa Barbara

3. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
Rp2.006.149
Rp2.287.076 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Sandpiper Lodge

4. Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
  • A seaside sanctuary minutes from Santa Barbara's Leadbetter Beach, with comfy beds and peaceful outdoor patios for after-surf relaxation.
Rp2.784.249
Rp3.179.472 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Castillo Inn at the Beach

5. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Soak up the Santa Barbara sunshine at this inviting beach getaway, where the shore beckons and comfort awaits after sandy adventures.
Rp3.142.668
Rp3.720.315 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

6. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Sun-soaked Santa Barbara escape just steps from the beach with ocean breezes and a refreshing outdoor pool to enjoy.
Rp2.526.593
Rp2.885.253 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

7. Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
San Roque
Rp2.078.205
Rp2.369.154 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Oasis Inn & Suites

8. Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Soak up the sun near East Beach, just a 13-minute walk away, with beach towels provided for the perfect sandy adventure.
Rp3.325.858
Rp3.797.963 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Riviera Beach House

9. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Stroll 10 minutes to Leadbetter Beach from this Santa Barbara inn, where waves beckon and coastal charm awaits.
Rp4.310.421
Rp4.913.862 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
La Playa Inn

10. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Bask in seaside tranquility at this coastal motel, where golden sands await just minutes away, with free bicycles to explore the shoreline.
Rp3.770.573
Rp4.298.454 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Marina Beach Hotel
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Santa Barbara

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
Adult-only
Family-friendly

Beach hotels with pools in Santa Barbara

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
Rp3.126.764
Rp3.570.608 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Beachside Inn

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
Rp2.006.149
Rp2.287.076 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Sandpiper Lodge

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
Rp3.142.668
Rp3.720.315 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
Rp1.827.886
Rp2.637.691 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Ala Mar by the Sea

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
Rp2.526.593
Rp2.885.253 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
San Roque
Rp2.078.205
Rp2.369.154 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Oasis Inn & Suites

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
North State
Rp2.132.838
Rp2.435.699 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Lemon Tree Inn

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
Rp3.770.573
Rp4.298.454 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Marina Beach Hotel

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
Rp4.066.517
Rp4.643.814 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
Rp2.521.584
Rp2.879.523 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Rp3.713.823
Rp4.367.917 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
Rp4.012.122
Rp4.573.801 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Oak Park
Rp3.110.829
Rp3.552.411 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Rp3.221.629
Rp3.743.372 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
Rp3.414.645
Rp3.899.353 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
Rp4.332.646
Rp4.947.665 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
Rp4.310.421
Rp4.913.862 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
La Playa Inn

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach
Rp4.004.237
Rp4.572.637 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Inn By The Harbor

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
Rp3.126.764
Rp3.570.608 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Beachside Inn

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
Rp3.770.573
Rp4.298.454 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Marina Beach Hotel
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4-star beach hotels in Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Downtown Santa Barbara
Rp3.986.766
Rp4.635.812 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Santa Barbara Beach
Rp2.846.588
Rp3.245.139 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
Santa Barbara
Rp2.954.981
Rp4.104.140 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Montecito Inn

Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
Santa Barbara
Rp3.284.798
Rp5.044.903 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Casa De La Vina

The Milo

The Milo
Santa Barbara Beach
Rp5.154.888
Rp5.886.624 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
The Milo

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Rp3.545.898
Rp4.042.302 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Upham Hotel

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
Rp6.566.625
Rp7.500.837 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Santa Barbara Inn

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Beach
Rp4.012.122
Rp5.369.853 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Downtown Santa Barbara
Rp4.665.396
Rp5.327.649 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Downtown Santa Barbara
Rp6.111.339
Rp7.862.964 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
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Top Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Quiet. Friendly staff, great location, terrific breakfast."
Bob 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
The Franciscan Hotel
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good
"Clean room and property. Excellent location"
Kurt 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent service and great staff."
Thanh 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

10/10 Excellent
"Great, clean room and staff very friendly1"
Thomas 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Hotel Californian
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"La habitación muy limpia y el personal muy amable❤️"
erika 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Sandpiper Lodge
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

8/10 Good
"Spruced up motor court motel probably from the 1950s. Comfy bed. Nice pool. Parking lot filled up, get in early! Ok breakfast. AC worked well. Room had a little outdoor seating area. Cute, retro motel."
Patrick 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Such a beautiful place. We stayed here for one night and definitely will come back again."
WENHUAN 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
La Playa Inn
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent
"No comment"
Brian Wilson 3-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Barbara like for travellers who love the beach?
Known for its beaches and historical sites, Santa Barbara offers a lot for the traveller planning a beach getaway.
What's the best accommodation option to stay near the beach in Santa Barbara?
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is a top beach resort offering 2 restaurants and a full-service spa, located within a short 11-minute walk of East Beach . Other good choices for your stay near the beach include The Milo and Hotel Californian.
How many beach hotels will I be able to find in Santa Barbara?
Choose from one of Expedia's 28 hotels in Santa Barbara for your beachside break.
When's the best time for a beach holiday in Santa Barbara?
You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of year-round temperatures in Santa Barbara: The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 13°C. Average annual precipitation for Santa Barbara is 392 mm.
What is there to see and do around Santa Barbara?
After arriving and checking into your hotel, you'll probably want to explore your surroundings. If you're excited to scope out the beaches, spend a relaxing day by the water at West Beach or Leadbetter Beach. Discover the area's historical sites and sunsets, and make time for local attractions such as Arlington Theater and Presidio Santa Barbara. For additional things to see and do, consider a visit to Santa Barbara Bowl or Mission Santa Barbara.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Santa Barbara?
Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Santa Barbara with ease. The closest major airport is in Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal), located 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from the city centre. If you want to venture outside the area, take a train from Santa Barbara Station.

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