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1. 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, (1,120 reviews)
"Clean rooms , great breakfast 🍳, nice pool, 🏊‍♀️"
United States
Lorena
The price is Rp6.270.638
Rp7.148.528 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

2. 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, (1,339 reviews)
"Very nice stay with a great location"
United States
Brian
The price is Rp5.210.084
Rp5.949.698 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Lavender Inn by the Sea

3. 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)
"Fantastic hotel! Our second stay and definitely not our last!"
United States
Logan J
The price is Rp5.715.523
Rp6.528.776 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Santa Barbara Inn

4. 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, (366 reviews)
"Amazing beach loved it here"
United States
McKenna
The price is Rp5.543.878
Rp7.135.664 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

5. 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, (1,896 reviews)
"Breakfast was excellent, room exceeded expectations"
United States
Thomas
The price is Rp5.213.847
Rp5.953.998 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Inn By The Harbor

6. 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, (2,316 reviews)
"Great place to stay and great location."
United States
Martin
The price is Rp3.847.709
Rp4.527.989 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

7. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,153 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
James
The price is Rp4.951.114
Rp5.644.270 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Marina Beach Hotel

8. Villa Rosa Inn

Villa Rosa Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing GEM we will book again."
United States
Frank
The price is Rp3.718.557
Rp4.860.706 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Villa Rosa Inn

9. Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean rooms. Great location."
United States
Kavian
The price is Rp6.235.116
Rp7.108.032 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Harbor View Inn

10. 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, (1,007 reviews)
"A great little beach getaway! The king deck room was great. Very convenient location."
United States
Victoria
The price is Rp3.452.384
Rp3.942.450 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

11. 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)
"Great location"
United States
Jill
The price is Rp4.749.264
Rp5.414.161 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Harbor House Inn

12. 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, (1,426 reviews)
"The rooms were very clean. Parking was easy and the place was very close to the beach."
United States
Michael
The price is Rp3.208.935
Rp3.664.385 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

13. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"great beach ambience, staff helpful, room was cute"
United States
Vy
The price is Rp3.100.706
Rp3.534.805 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
The Inn at East Beach

14. The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,608 reviews)
The price is Rp5.274.406
Rp6.023.108 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
The Milo

15. 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, (1,417 reviews)
"Great position, friendly staff, property design & appearance great, rooms comfortable"
Australia
David
The price is Rp4.846.213
Rp5.534.133 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

16. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
The price is Rp4.858.195
Rp5.538.324 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
La Playa Inn

17. Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
6.0 out of 10, (1,006 reviews)
The price is Rp3.509.224
Rp4.616.494 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Ala Mar by the Sea

18. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay very close to the beach and to great restaurants"
United States
Cole
The price is Rp4.015.200
Rp4.577.256 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Casa Del Mar Inn

19. 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)
"The hotel is conveniently located to the main attractions. The staff is super friendly. The rooms are not quite updated and could be noisy with the traffic around the hotel."
United States
Li
The price is Rp4.282.163
Rp4.890.087 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Castillo Inn at the Beach

20. Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Lower State, 1.2 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (674 reviews)
"awesome stay"
United States
Rey Jacob
The price is Rp3.596.264
Rp4.278.732 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Haley Hotel
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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 Santa Barbara Harbor.

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 Granada Theatre 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 Santa Barbara Harbor and Leadbetter 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?
Leadbetter Beach, West Beach and East 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.