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ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Santa Barbara Harbor

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Economy Shared Dormitory | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel is in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and Andree Clark Bird Refuge. Check out an event or a game at Santa Barbara Bowl, and consider making time for Santa Barbara Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Snorkeling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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93101, CA, Santa Barbara, 134 Chapala St

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 5 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Loquita - ‬4 min walk

About this property

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Hostel near Santa Barbara Harbor
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel provides amenities like free to-go breakfast and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge) and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • Heating and housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

I.T.H. Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel Santa Barbara
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel?

Self parking is available for USD 20 per night.

What time is check-in at ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Harbor. Reagan Ranch Center and Carriage and Western Art Museum are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 140 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MEAGHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great spot! From the first intro to the property and staff to the end of my stay it was perfect. Great space, very clean, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luciano

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay. Good breakfast, friendly staff, good vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, great spot to meet new people, friendly staff, clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay! Clean like a European hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything exceeded expectations!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nathaniel was welcoming and friendly. :) Property location for Amtrak travelers can't be any better. Very relaxed, but organized atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saksham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
this was my first time staying at a hostel, and I was nervous that I would be one of the older clientele and somehow feel out of place. It was not like that at all. It was a varied group of people and everyone was very nice. Pancakes and coffee were a bonus
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at two other hostels, and this one was the best of all. The attendants were friendly, especially Rosie, and the guests were friendly. This place is set up to have conversations with others, which makes it nice, due to the large dining/hangout area. The place also has a relaxing patio with a modified short bus where you can also hang out inside and read a book or talk to others. The place also has planned activities every day, free of charge, which far surpassed my expectations. The beach is 4 minutes walking distance and so is a skate park. Great place! Will visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. Check in went smoothly, took a little tour, which was helpful. There were people relaxing outside the hostel and in the main lobby area as well. It was really noisy for a few minutes, but the manager quickly quieted things down. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baptiste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spend a great night there !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The available parking for a small fee was very convenient. Overall nice and clean and eveyone was was respectful during the quiet hours. Had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really cute place, very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sparse but Great

Great location, friendly staff, right price. Even had pancakes you could make for breakfast and full kitchen for cooking dinner. Can walk from there to Piers with fabulous restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

P.P.W.

Liked: Staff & service
Perfect location, very friendly staff, but limited facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Such a fun stay at ITH Santa Barbara!

Everyone at the hostel, employees and other hostel goers alike, were so friendly and welcoming! We really enjoyed participating in the group activities the hostel offered. Great accommodations too - comfy bed, clean bathrooms, fun lobby to hang out. And i would be remiss not to mention the awesome make-your-own pancake breakfast. We would 100% stay at ITH again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ELIAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic trip

The place is great and location is excellent its in the middle of everything.. the staff that works there is pretty nice and very friendly..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super close to the beach, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I did not sleep at all because the guy above me snored all nite. I will never stay at a hostel again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location ever! We loved EVERYTHING about this place! Hot water, comfy beds, sweet staff, and, did I say, “We loved EVERYTHING about this place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

wanda

Towels to dry your hands in the bathroom would be nice and the staff was drying laundry right outside my room door at 5am it made it hard to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024