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Discover 1,517 Waterfront hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Outdoor pool

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"Beautiful location"
The price is ￥25,110
￥28,203 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Free daily buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
"We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the area very much. "
The price is ￥21,763
￥25,070 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Inn on Summer Hill
Lobby

Inn on Summer Hill

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (327)
"Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara. "
The price is ￥36,615
￥41,741 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Inn on Summer Hill
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1232)
"Excellent breakfast, comfortable bed, well maintained facility."
The price is ￥21,044
￥24,242 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Marina Beach Motel
Exterior

Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1011)
"Perfect place for a quick stay in Santa Barbra. Staff was great, rooms were clean, parking was easy. I'll definitely stay here next time I'm in town."
The price is ￥27,599
￥31,464 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Marina Beach Motel
Montecito Inn
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Montecito Inn

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Beautiful and well maintained "
The price is ￥24,351
￥33,936 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Montecito Inn
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1170)
"Pleasent quiet stay"
The price is ￥14,262
￥16,430 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Casa Riviera
Executive Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Mountain View | Terrace/patio

Casa Riviera

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (29)
"Wonderful stay, easy to access, great location, lovely and clean inside."
The price is ￥20,837
￥34,650 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Casa Riviera
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Beach nearby

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Friendly staff "
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1847)
"Great location, close to the beach, with a nice park across the street. The room was clean and comfortable and the complimentary breakfast is a nice touch. "
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Room, 1 King Bed (Deck) | Terrace/patio

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Ok place to stay."
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Exterior

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1084)
"Great place to stay."
The price is ￥19,850
￥22,667 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Courtyard

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

2.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1016)
"Would definitely stay again"
The price is ￥12,024
￥14,145 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Santa Barbara Inn
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Close to the Beach and great food"
The price is ￥50,226
￥57,371 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Santa Barbara Inn
The Upham Hotel
Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Garden Area | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Beautiful place and lovely stay, will be back"
The price is ￥28,454
￥32,438 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
The Upham Hotel
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Beach

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (198)
"Great stay ! "
The price is ￥16,909
￥19,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
View from property

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1069)
"Good place to stay "
The price is ￥35,145
￥40,065 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Beachside Inn
View from property

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1039)
"Good location and reasonable price."
The price is ￥23,568
￥26,913 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Beachside Inn
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Reception

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (912)
"Great spot, nice room and comfortable beds. "
The price is ￥25,623
￥29,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
The Eagle Inn
Front of property

The Eagle Inn

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
"Great place. We have stayed several times. The staff and condition of the hotel are very good. The breakfast is excellent and the location is perfect. "
The price is ￥37,160
￥42,362 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
The Eagle Inn
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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

7 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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 Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

West Beach

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

East Beach

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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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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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor 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?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Leadbetter Beach, Chase Palm Park, and Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center. You could also plan a visit to East Beach or Santa Barbara Harbor 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.