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Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
23.1 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Cant wait to return. Very charming and perfect for a romantic getaway"
United States
Megan
The price is Rp3.368.853
Rp3.783.895 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
15.8 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,390 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff"
United States
Stephen
The price is Rp1.473.790
Rp1.734.262 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
8.1 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (361 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is Rp7.167.237
Rp8.313.995 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Inn on Summer Hill

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
13.8 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,242 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
The price is Rp1.424.664
Rp1.682.531 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park, 3.5 km from Waterfront
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"Such a beautiful property!! The room was spacious and had everything we could’ve needed, the bed was so comfortable. Super easy check in / check out process. Would definitely stay here again"
United States
Monique
The price is Rp3.884.499
Rp5.759.477 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Casa Iglesia

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
16 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Leticia I
The price is Rp3.940.905
Rp4.539.725 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
14.3 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,542 reviews)
"Clean and well located hotel. Close to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay"
United States
Paulina
The price is Rp3.196.812
Rp3.682.568 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
7.0 out of 10, Good, (682 reviews)
"Beautiful little place! Will definitely stay here again."
United States
Sarah
The price is Rp3.031.256
Rp3.886.654 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Casa Del Sol

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
2.8 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (28 reviews)
"Home/room felt like home while our short stay away from home. Host was very helpful throughout our stay."
United States
Norma
The price is Rp3.557.572
Rp4.062.569 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
The Craft House Inn

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
3.4 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (578 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Dylan
The price is Rp11.375.070
Rp14.297.467 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
El Encanto Santa Barbara

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, (1,407 reviews)
"A great spot just a stones throw to the beach. Very clean and tidy, just what we needed for a couple of nights."
United Kingdom
Angus
The price is Rp3.540.507
Rp4.043.082 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Jill
The price is Rp4.218.072
Rp4.808.601 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Harbor House Inn

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.8 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean room and super convenient location. The staff are quite friendly as well."
United States
Jamil
The price is Rp3.594.501
Rp4.097.821 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 1.6 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (449 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
United States
Viviano
The price is Rp3.320.078
Rp3.784.888 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"great location!"
United States
Karen
The price is Rp2.730.711
Rp3.113.010 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
The Inn at East Beach

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort
2.0 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (70 reviews)
"The cabin we had was wonderful. Kitchen was stocked so well. It was clean and pleasant. However, if you advertise a restaurant and you are 17 MILES away from everything, that advertised restaurant better be open. We were panicked when the restaurant had not been open for over 1.5 years!!! The thought of going back 17 miles on a country road after driving over 5 hours was a deal breaker. Although staff was super and helped us find some food in the little convenience store (which closed at...
United States
Denise
The price is Rp3.790.193
Rp4.320.820 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
3.4 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"We had a very pleasant stay and definitely stay here again!"
United States
Andrea
The price is Rp3.823.425
Rp4.358.704 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

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, (346 reviews)
"Great stay! Use the fire pits at night."
United States
Salina
The price is Rp5.892.942
Rp7.536.377 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Amazing property and great service."
United States
jelica
The price is Rp5.730.197
Rp6.545.538 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Santa Barbara Inn

Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn
1.5 star property
6.2 km from Waterfront
6.6 out of 10, (1,010 reviews)
"Great plaxe to stay"
United States
David
The price is Rp2.441.172
Rp2.782.936 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Rose Garden 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 East 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 Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara 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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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