Waterfront Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Leadbetter Beach
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.
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.
Cabrillo Pavillion
Cabrillo Pavillion is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or seek out the cycling trails.
Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center
Explore the lovely green spaces of Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and enjoy the cycling trails in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Chase Palm Park
Chase Palm Park is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Top hotels in Waterfront
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
The rooms are kept neat everyday and the view of your patio is amazing. I enjoyed my stay and will choose this hotel for future stays thanks.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hotel Santa Barbara
Was amazing. Only problem was elevator takes waaay to long and valet was so expensive.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Great Location.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
We always stay at this Hilton when we visit Santa Barbara.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Sandpiper Lodge
I was surprised at how good the neighborhood was; safe and convenient. Very clean. Staff was very nice. Will stay there again.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Clean room clean facilities nice people . Will stay again
Reviewed on 16 Dec 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 Paseo Nuevo Mall.
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 Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are top sights worth seeing.
