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1. 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)
"Very clean and nice in appearance for a small inn."
United States
Oscar
The price is Rp6.615.750
Rp7.556.951 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Santa Barbara Inn

2. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,177 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Amy
The price is Rp3.821.942
Rp4.357.014 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Marina Beach Hotel

3. Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,342 reviews)
"Easy and fast check in/out Facility was clean Common area/lawn seatings were appropriately clean Had a great stay!"
United States
Charinda
The price is Rp4.141.727
Rp4.729.645 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Lavender Inn by the Sea

4. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,116 reviews)
"Great place"
United Kingdom
Richard
The price is Rp3.694.911
Rp4.212.198 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

5. 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, (451 reviews)
"Amazing beach loved it here"
United States
McKenna
The price is Rp4.033.843
Rp5.398.926 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

6. Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.6 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,943 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and hotel was quiet."
United States
Amanda
The price is Rp4.011.399
Rp4.580.818 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Inn By The Harbor

7. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,470 reviews)
"Great location. The room was small, clean and simple and the staff was friendly."
United States
David S
The price is Rp2.526.334
Rp2.884.947 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

8. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,384 reviews)
"Great comfortable stay and nice breakfast"
Canada
Julia
The price is Rp2.842.126
Rp3.377.881 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

9. Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
6.2 out of 10, (1,012 reviews)
"Beautiful location, great staff, and spacious room"
United States
cinthya
The price is Rp1.845.423
Rp2.662.997 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ala Mar by the Sea

10. Villa Rosa Inn

Villa Rosa Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Jose
The price is Rp2.185.523
Rp3.060.913 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Villa Rosa Inn

11. 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, (1,004 reviews)
"parking for guests, clean room, and staff were very friendly"
United States
Reiko
The price is Rp2.540.448
Rp2.901.064 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

12. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.5 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,449 reviews)
"Great location Very nice staff"
United States
Liad
The price is Rp4.391.239
Rp5.014.576 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

13. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Perfect location! Great room. Great continental breakfast."
United States
Greer
The price is Rp4.183.800
Rp4.769.532 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
La Playa Inn

14. Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Simple hotel but great location!"
United States
Abraham
The price is Rp2.805.078
Rp3.203.258 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Castillo Inn at the Beach

15. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,271 reviews)
"Great stay! Loved the workers so nice, so clean and loved the breakfast"
United States
Rosslyn
The price is Rp2.778.615
Rp3.173.090 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Beachside Inn

16. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Lower State, 1.5 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,497 reviews)
"Thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay at the"
United States
Mark
The price is Rp4.008.350
Rp4.660.910 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Hotel Santa Barbara

17. The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Close to beach."
United States
Shubh
The price is Rp2.451.136
Rp2.794.296 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
The Inn at East Beach

18. Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"A great stay in the most perfect location in Santa Barbara."
United States
Gabriel
The price is Rp5.027.970
Rp5.731.886 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Harbor View Inn

19. Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing location, amenities and cleanliness!"
United States
Katrin
The price is Rp3.080.999
Rp3.512.338 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Harbor House Inn

20. Casa Del Mar Inn

Casa Del Mar Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay very close to the beach and to great restaurants"
United States
Cole
The price is Rp2.897.698
Rp3.303.376 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Casa Del Mar Inn
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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 West Beach.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara 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.

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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 West Beach and East Beach 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?
West Beach, East Beach and Leadbetter 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, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Art Foundry are just a few of the places to visit in and around Waterfront. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.