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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Marina Beach Hotel	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,202 reviews	View
Santa Barbara Inn	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Harbor House Inn	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Eagle Inn	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Beachside Inn	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,313 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families in Waterfront

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

Marina Beach Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

￥27,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Where to stay in Waterfront

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

A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

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 West Beach.

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A beach with a pier, buildings, and mountains in the background.

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.

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A white colonial building with a bell tower, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

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.

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A beach with a pier extending into the water, mountains in the background, and several flags on the pier.

West Beach

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

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A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

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.

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Top Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms, great location!"

Hotel Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"We loved the location being on State Street and the historical significance of the hotel as well. The room was beautiful and very well designed / decorated. The bathroom could have had more hooks for towels. Also, the room was missing a dresser or an area to put your clothes in. It seemed kind of odd that there really was not a place to put your clothes. There really wasn't a great area to relax at the hotel (like an outside patio (on the roof?)). I realize that you are limited with space but a relaxing lounge would be nice besides the table area. There was a pumped in scent in the facility (spray?). It was very strong. Complimentary coffee would have been nice as well. Overall, we loved the hotel and were happy with our room. The outside noise one night was wild but I guess we should expect in the city. Thank you for a nice stay."

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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?

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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, Stearns Wharf, and Santa Barbara Art Foundry are just a few of the places to visit in and around Waterfront. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.

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1. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

2. Harbor View Inn

3. Hotel Californian

4. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

5. Santa Barbara Inn

6. Hotel Santa Barbara

7. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

8. Beachside Inn

9. La Playa Inn

10. The Franciscan Hotel

11. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

12. Mason Beach Inn

13. The Milo

14. Marina Beach Hotel

15. The Eagle Inn

16. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

17. Riviera Beach House

18. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

19. Lavender Inn by the Sea

20. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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Hotels recommended for families in Waterfront

Marina Beach Hotel

Where to stay in Waterfront

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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