Waterfront Travel Guide

Santa Barbara
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Popular places to visit

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Santa Barbara Harbor

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Harbor
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Leadbetter Beach

5/5(3 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Leadbetter Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Barbara. While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.

Leadbetter Beach
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East Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at East Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the cycling trails.

East Beach
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Santa Barbara Zoo

Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Zoo
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Stearns Wharf

4/5(31 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Stearns Wharf
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Upper State Street

4.5/5(32 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its cosy cafes.

Upper State Street

Things to do

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Guided Kayak Wildlife Tour in the Santa Barbara Harbor

Rp850.465
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided Kayak Wildlife Tour in the Santa Barbara Harbor
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Santa Barbara: Stand-up Paddle Board Rental

Rp386.575
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Stand-up Paddle Board Rental
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Historic Santa Barbara Family Walking Adventure

Rp7.289.915
Per adult
Historic Santa Barbara Family Walking Adventure
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Sunset Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Knowledgeable Guide

Rp1.376.207
Per adult
Sunset Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Knowledgeable Guide
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Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson in Santa Barbara

Rp1.314.355
Per adult
Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson in Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara: Sparkling Wine Walking Tour

Rp2.087.505
Per adult
Santa Barbara: Sparkling Wine Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Waterfront

Sandpiper Lodge
Sandpiper Lodge
2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is Rp1.841.983 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
Rp1.841.983
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Clean, big rooms and has a jacuzzi"

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Sandpiper Lodge
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3 out of 5
3850 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is Rp2.226.776 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
Rp2.226.776
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"the rooms are on the older side but the hotel is conveniently located and there is a pool and a jacuzzi and a nice open grass area courtyard. Front desk staff are friendly and knowledgable."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is Rp4.537.380 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
Rp4.537.380
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,106 reviews)
"The staff was very pleasant"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is Rp3.384.049 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
Rp3.384.049
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Good hotel. Very clean. Comfy beds. Good air conditioner, ok breakfast and spacious room. I would stay there again"

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is Rp2.447.289 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
Rp2.447.289
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the WiFi in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,286 reviews)
"It's all about the breakfast at this place. Also, Jamaru was the epitome of customer service. I definitely recommend this place and would def stay here again. It's also walking distance from almost everything near the pier."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is Rp3.895.389 per night from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
Rp3.895.389
per night
12 Jun - 13 Jun
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,598 reviews)
"Very nice front office staff, very informative. Property is nice inside."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Inn By The Harbor
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Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront

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Santa Barbara Beach

4.5/5(67 area reviews)

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 Beach
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East Beach

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Cabrillo Pavillion and Santa Barbara Zoo.

East Beach
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The Funk Zone

5/5(6 area reviews)

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.

The Funk Zone
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Lower State

5/5(2 area reviews)

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

Lower State
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Eastside

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

Eastside
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West Beach

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

West Beach

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