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Discover 1,529 Waterfront hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
22 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"A real treat to stay here! The staff, food, amenities were all top notch!"
United States
Lori
The price is ￥70,125
￥89,401 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Courtyard
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 star property
13.1 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1012)
"Great hotel"
United States
Justin
The price is ￥26,394
￥30,141 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Terrace/patio
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3.0 star property
15.1 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (499)
"Excellent location"
United States
Raquel
The price is ￥35,710
￥40,867 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Exterior
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

2.5 star property
13.1 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1005)
"Staff very helpful "
United Kingdom
John
The price is ￥24,864
￥27,848 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
1 Bedroom, Accessible, Balcony (w/ bathtub) | Balcony view
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

3.0 star property
17.3 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Andy
The price is ￥28,509
￥31,985 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2.0 star property
13.8 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1191)
"Friendly staff Very clean"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ￥13,655
￥16,035 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Free daily buffet breakfast
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, (1014)
"Clean room, staff was responsive "
United States
kasey
The price is ￥15,493
￥17,847 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
13.2 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (944)
"Clean Friendly and helpful staff Easy parking Good location"
United States
David
The price is ￥28,409
￥32,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Property amenity
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, (1335)
"Lovely courtyard and excellent location. Great value!"
United States
Wilhelmina
The price is ￥18,453
￥21,258 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
Lower State, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1031)
"Great location and nice historic property beautifully restored."
United States
Lynette
The price is ￥25,053
￥29,132 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Hotel Santa Barbara
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio
Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
6.8 out of 10, (627)
"Nice atmosphere and garden seating area on property. "
United States
Ben
Casa Del Sol
Terrace/patio
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3.0 star property
17.3 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (859)
"Great staff and perfect location"
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥34,383
￥39,275 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Exterior
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, (1795)
"Everything was great, clean, good staff, great breakfast and good location "
United States
Maria
The price is ￥22,849
￥26,094 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Inn By The Harbor
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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, (1988)
"Hotel was nice and location was great."
Canada
Donald
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Front of property
Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1012)
"Great cute little hotel Lovely pool area Very likable "
United States
MOJGAN
The price is ￥34,334
￥40,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Mason Beach Inn
Property amenity
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property
12.5 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (202)
"Nicest staff awesome rooms amazing property no complaints "
United States
Alexa
The price is ￥33,056
￥37,749 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
View from property
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1090)
"Clean room, great breakfast choices and location is perfect across from the beach."
United States
Erika
The price is ￥19,829
￥22,644 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Beachside Inn
Sports facility
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
7.8 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1024)
"Nice clean property, friendly staff, ample choices for breakfast. Great ambiance "
United States
Tapan
The price is ￥26,566
￥31,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1108)
"Great place."
Canada
Mario
The price is ￥23,271
￥26,528 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
View from room
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
Oak Park, 4 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Great place"
United States
Grant
The price is ￥23,763
￥27,136 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
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Where to stay in Waterfront

Find the best Waterfront areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara showing a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

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

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.

East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Top Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Very helpful staff"
Kathryn 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Sandpiper Lodge

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Frequently asked questions

What is Waterfront like?
Travelers to the Waterfront neighborhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Be sure to check out West Beach and East Beach as part of your Waterfront travel plans.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Waterfront, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Waterfront.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Waterfront?
For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Waterfront, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
West Beach, East Beach, and Leadbetter 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 neighborhood. 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.