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Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
13.8 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,090 reviews)
"yes we were very happy with our stay"
United States
Christine
The price is Rp1.291.464
Rp1.521.663 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
7.0 out of 10, Good, (651 reviews)
"Did not have a fire place and we did not use the hot tub. Easy check in and out, clean too"
United States
Jennifer
The price is Rp1.509.013
Rp2.073.598 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Casa Del Sol

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, (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Mike
The price is Rp3.156.582
Rp3.545.424 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (251 reviews)
"Very nice place 👌 "
United States
Gerardo
The price is Rp1.847.424
Rp2.124.538 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North
2.5 star property
13.8 km from Waterfront
Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

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, (1,459 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with convenient location. "
United States
Natalia
The price is Rp2.439.177
Rp2.809.810 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is Rp3.209.220
Rp3.696.886 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Town and Country Inn

Town and Country Inn
2.5 star property
4.9 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Prettiest hotel I’ve been to "
United States
Magali
The price is Rp1.511.220
Rp1.783.089 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Town and Country Inn

Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
5.8 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great, spacious room, very clean for a great price."
United States
Génesis
The price is Rp1.858.970
Rp2.119.226 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Oasis Inn & Suites

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
6 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,327 reviews)
"Very helpful staff at front desk and room was quiet and clean. "
United States
Laura
The price is Rp2.020.620
Rp2.303.507 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Sandpiper Lodge

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
15.8 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,265 reviews)
"Great service and clean"
United States
Arturo
The price is Rp1.612.930
Rp1.858.015 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
4.8 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,256 reviews)
"Nice place nice pool …"
United States
Ken
The price is Rp1.925.532
Rp2.198.910 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Lemon Tree Inn

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
8.1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (350 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is Rp4.245.000
Rp4.924.200 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Inn on Summer Hill

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, (1,006 reviews)
"I would highly recommend this property! Great location and the staff is too notch! "
United States
Christopher
The price is Rp2.453.610
Rp2.797.115 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
The Inn at East Beach

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)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
The price is Rp2.773.683
Rp3.161.998 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Agave Inn

Agave Inn
2.0 star property
5.6 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (768 reviews)
"Lots of place near by and some places to eat or shop walking distance, I will stay here again next visit to Santa Barbara "
United States
Aloha
The price is Rp2.190.420
Rp2.497.079 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Agave Inn

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, (246 reviews)
"Cleanroom, walkable from stores, friendly staff"
United States
Anaiah
The price is Rp5.139.506
Rp6.631.802 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Orange Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn
2.5 star property
Upper East, 3.5 km from Waterfront
7.6 out of 10, Good, (777 reviews)
"I love this Hotel the staff the rooms everything about it!"
United States
Timothy
The price is Rp1.803.276
Rp2.059.165 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Orange Tree Inn

Sunset Motel

Sunset Motel
2.5 star property
6 km from Waterfront
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"I always stay here when I'm in SB. Fair price, good location, great staff. "
United States
Ashley
The price is Rp1.574.046
Rp1.856.933 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Sunset Motel

Villa Rosa Inn

Villa Rosa Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,008 reviews)
"Loved this place. Close to everything, very cute, great staff and had a great view from our balcony!"
United States
Jaime
The price is Rp1.996.287
Rp2.819.586 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Villa Rosa 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 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 Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum 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.