The Best Hotels Closest to Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara for 2026

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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of greenery.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

1. Casa Castillo

2.1 km from Leadbetter Beach

David

￥29,463

￥45,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A coastal house with a red roof, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain backdrop.

A house with a patio area featuring wicker furniture and potted plants.

A bathroom with white tiled walls, a showerhead, and a shelf with toiletries.

A coastal road with palm trees, a beach, and a parking lot with vehicles.

2. Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 1.2 km from Leadbetter Beach

Katrin

￥30,424

￥34,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

A narrow hallway with white walls and a wooden floor. There is a door with a window on the left, a light switch on the right, and a ceiling vent.

A door with a glass panel reflecting a building and a number '1' on the wall.

A white utility shed with a door labeled "AIR MACHINE" next to a dense green hedge.

3. Casa Jardin

Laguna, 2.7 km from Leadbetter Beach

Yessica

￥21,939

￥36,590 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A traditional building with a white facade, arched windows, and a balcony with a railing.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a grey sofa, and a painting of a wave on the wall.

A white building with a red-tiled roof, a covered entrance, and a garden with various plants.

A modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, vanity, and a vase of flowers.

4. Casa De La Vina

1.6 km from Leadbetter Beach

Richard

￥29,434

￥45,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

A hallway leading to a living area with a sofa, a small table, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern bedroom with a large window, a bedside table, a chair, and a built-in kitchen area.

A star-shaped hanging light fixture in a white-walled room with an arched ceiling.

5. Casa Riviera

Laguna, 2.5 km from Leadbetter Beach

Monica

￥31,893

￥47,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.

A hotel with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a round table with a pair of sunglasses and a book, a chair with a denim jacket, and a window with white blinds.

An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by white umbrellas and lounge chairs, with palm trees and a tiled deck.

6. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 1.2 km from Leadbetter Beach

Amy

￥33,578

￥38,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A house with a well-maintained garden, two wooden Adirondack chairs, and a lit interior.

A bedroom with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a chandelier, and a view through a door.

A house with a front porch, a large tree, and an American flag.

A room with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a white bedspread, a leather sofa, a wooden table, and a lamp.

7. Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 3.2 km from Leadbetter Beach

Victor

￥49,447

￥66,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "LA PLAYA INN Santa Barbara, California".

A corridor with a central staircase, outdoor seating, and lanterns.

A hotel corridor with a view of mountains, a palm tree, and a lantern-lit staircase.

A dining room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave.

8. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 1.1 km from Leadbetter Beach

Greer

￥39,713

￥45,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A beige sofa with multiple cushions, a white vase with greenery, and a window with blinds.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A hallway leading to a dining area with a wooden floor, white walls, and a black railing.

9. Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 1.3 km from Leadbetter Beach

Julie

￥41,417

￥63,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A two-story house with a porch, a garage, and a white picket fence.

A bathroom with a large mirror, double sink vanity, and a window seat with a view of greenery.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large mirror reflecting the room.

A house with a covered porch, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a lawn.

10. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Oak Park, 3.1 km from Leadbetter Beach

Noel

￥33,987

￥38,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A patio area with outdoor seating, including tables and chairs, and a blue umbrella.

A house with a porch, a sign for '1720 the Bath Street Inn Bed & Breakfast', and a flag.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A cozy living room with a bookshelf, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a red sofa.

11. Bath Street Inn

Oak Park, 3 km from Leadbetter Beach

Arusha

￥35,696

￥41,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a view of palm trees and a marina through the windows.

A reception desk with a wooden wall and a sign that reads "West Beach Inn".

A breakfast bar with various food items, beverages, and a coffee machine.

12. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 1.1 km from Leadbetter Beach

Amanda

￥36,557

￥41,675 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A cozy living room with a bar area, comfortable seating, and a large window with plants.

A white building with a red roof, a stone wall, and a staircase leading to a door.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a small pool.

13. Palihouse Santa Barbara

2.6 km from Leadbetter Beach

sonia

￥62,504

￥71,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

A bar area with a high ceiling and skylight, wooden flooring, and a bar counter with stools.

A room with a wooden floor, two brown armchairs, a round table with a book and a plant, a framed painting on the wall, and a wooden door with intricate carvings.

A spacious dining area with a central island, round tables, and comfortable seating.

14. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 1.9 km from Leadbetter Beach

Mark

￥35,502

￥41,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A white building with a sign reading "Mason Beach Inn" and a balcony with a railing.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with arches and palm trees.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a framed quote on the wall, and a large potted plant.

A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned armchair.

15. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 1.1 km from Leadbetter Beach

Rachita

￥33,869

￥39,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.

An aerial view of a rectangular swimming pool surrounded by white lounge chairs and umbrellas, with palm trees and a tiled roof in the background.

A hotel reception area with a granite reception desk, black leather chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and a potted orchid.

A dining area with a wooden table, grey chairs, a black floor lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

16. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 1.2 km from Leadbetter Beach

Naomi

￥32,485

￥37,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A multi-story building with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a covered walkway, and a view of the street.

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a potted plant, and a staircase with colorful tiles.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a bench. There are two doors leading to a balcony, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

17. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1.1 km from Leadbetter Beach

Liad

￥38,467

￥43,928 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A sunlit balcony with a curved sofa, a small round table, and a potted plant. The balcony features arched windows with a view of palm trees and the sea.

A large, historic building with arched windows and a central tower, surrounded by palm trees.

A coastal view with a beach, palm trees, and a white building with a red roof.

A spacious room with two sofas facing a glass table, a vase with flowers, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

18. Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 3.2 km from Leadbetter Beach

Oscar

￥55,082

￥62,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A room with two leather chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a backdrop of buildings and trees.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

19. The Eagle Inn

West Beach, 1.2 km from Leadbetter Beach

Julian

￥46,097

￥52,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a wicker chair, and a dining area.

A modern building with a courtyard, outdoor seating, and a fire feature.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a ceiling fan, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a picture, and a window with a view.

A modern living room with a round table, wooden chairs, a sofa, and a fireplace.

20. Beach House Inn

West Beach, 1.2 km from Leadbetter Beach

Sharon

￥28,792

￥32,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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Compare popular hotels close to Leadbetter Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Casa Castillo	10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Harbor House Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Casa Jardin	9.8 Exceptional 302 reviews	View
Casa De La Vina	9.8 Exceptional 212 reviews	View
Casa Riviera	9.8 Exceptional 305 reviews	View

Top Leadbetter Beach Hotel Reviews

Mason Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Each time we went to the front desk everyone was so kind and helpful! Everything looked fairly new, rooms were cozy, and bathroom mirror lighting was perfect. Beds and pillows could be a bit comfier but overall awesome!"

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in a room with three queen beds which was unusual but great for my wife and I and two adult children. Room was clean and walkable to bars and restaurants."

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"No comment"

Beachside Inn

8/10 Good

".."

SeaCliff - High Tide - Santa Barbara's Best View of the Ocean

8/10 Good

"The location of the property was wonderful, as was the view. The balcony and rooftop area were great. Unfortunately our stay had a few issues. There was serious issue with ants throughout the unit. The host did respond immediately and maintenance did spray. The situation improved, but was not resolved.Three days into our week long stay full scale renovation began on the unit immediately above and the unit beside. Jackhammers, drills, saws and hammers operated 8am to 6pm for the next three days. Deafening noise levels prohibited any activity within the unit. The host was responsive and understanding. but was unable to curtail the construction. We were able to come to a reasonable agreement to reduce our expense. I can only hope future guests can enjoy their vacation experience in peace."

La Playa Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Could use wine and cheese of an evening, always nice to meet people!! Had a very pleasant stay!!"

SeaCliff - Pacifica - Breathe in the Santa Barbara Sea Air

8/10 Good

"Great Location, really enjoyed the stay.Easy walk thru the SBCC campus either to town, or the pier. We enjoyed the deck, great view of the ocean from the upper deck, enjoying evening times watching the sunset.Apartment was clean, and kitchen was very nice actually.I suppose the only little thing, is for the price per night, and the unbelievable cleaning fee, and the VRBO fees, the overall value due to the unit being older, was just OK. But beyond that, no issues......."

SeaCliff - Surfrider - Leadbetter Cove Views

10/10 Excellent

"Place was really great, had everything I needed for a 5 day stay. The views were amazing and listening to the surf all night long was incredible. I would definitely stay there again!"

Other attractions near Leadbetter Beach

A coastal beach with clear blue waters, sandy shore, and distant mountains.

Shoreline Park

9.0/10 (43 reviews)

Shoreline Park is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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A two-story building with a beige facade, large windows, and a balcony.

Santa Barbara City College

8.8/10 (522 reviews)

Walk around the campus at Santa Barbara City College during your stay in Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

Santa Barbara Harbor

9.2/10 (2,746 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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A beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.

West Beach

9.6/10 (10 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, West Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the biking trails.

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Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and enjoy the biking trails in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

9.6/10 (9 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Santa Barbara Maritime Museum during your trip to Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Santa Barbara Carriage Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Santa Barbara Carriage Museum during your trip to Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Carriage and Western Art Museum

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Carriage and Western Art Museum in Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Leadbetter Beach?

Leadbetter Beach is located in Santa Barbara. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 258 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Leadbetter Beach?

Beachside Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Leadbetter Beach. Other good choices within a short distance include Avania Inn of Santa Barbara and The Franciscan Hotel.

How many hotels are there close to Leadbetter Beach?

Expedia has 258 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Leadbetter Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Leadbetter Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Leadbetter Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Leadbetter Beach?

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What can I see and do near Leadbetter Beach?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Presidio Santa Barbara, MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, or Reagan Ranch Center. Mission Santa Barbara, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, and Casa de la Guerra are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can watch performances at Arlington Theater, Santa Barbara Bowl, and Lobero Theater if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Leadbetter Beach hotels

1. Casa Castillo

2. Harbor House Inn

3. Casa Jardin

4. Casa De La Vina

5. Casa Riviera

6. Marina Beach Hotel

7. Simpson House Inn

8. La Playa Inn

9. Casa Yano by The Beach

10. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

11. Bath Street Inn

12. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

13. Palihouse Santa Barbara

14. Hotel Santa Barbara

15. Mason Beach Inn

16. The Franciscan Hotel

17. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

18. Santa Barbara Inn

19. The Eagle Inn

20. Beach House Inn

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Top Leadbetter Beach Hotel Reviews

Mason Beach Inn

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Beachside Inn

SeaCliff - High Tide - Santa Barbara's Best View of the Ocean

La Playa Inn

SeaCliff - Pacifica - Breathe in the Santa Barbara Sea Air

SeaCliff - Surfrider - Leadbetter Cove Views

Other attractions near Leadbetter Beach

Shoreline Park

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara Harbor

West Beach

Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Santa Barbara Carriage Museum

Carriage and Western Art Museum

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