Waterfront Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

A river with rocks, palm trees, and mountains in the background.
A sailboat on the ocean with a clear sky.
A beach with mountains in the background.
A wooden boardwalk with palm trees and buildings in the background.
A marina with numerous boats docked, a seahorse statue, and mountains in the background.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Waterfront

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is Rp1.397.372 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp1.397.372
Rp1.680.019 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

2 out of 5
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is Rp1.337.591 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.337.591
Rp1.611.478 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,404 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff. It was an okay room for a price I wouldn’t usually pay for. Good for last minute bookings in the area without overpricing."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.343.084 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
Rp2.343.084
Rp2.671.112 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Sandpiper Lodge
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
The price is Rp11.571.222 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
Rp11.571.222
Rp14.761.187 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Goleta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing place"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is Rp4.214.021 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp4.214.021
Rp4.900.063 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,483 reviews)
"Nice staff, clean hotel and room. Really loud bar directly next to the hotel. Overall a little pricey for what it is."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is Rp3.443.942 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp3.443.942
Rp4.054.767 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,179 reviews)
"Good stay, air conditioning in room was very loud."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
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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 Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach 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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.



Waterfront Travel Guide