What is Waterfront like?

Travelers to the Waterfront neighborhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Be sure to check out Santa Barbara Harbor and Leadbetter 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?

Leadbetter Beach, West Beach, and East 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.

Top Waterfront Hotels

A river with rocks, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for Waterfront hotels

1. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront

Lorena

￥53,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 22 - Jul 23

2. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 0.5 km from Waterfront

Alex

￥60,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

3. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront

Michael

￥34,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

4. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront

darryl a

￥53,661 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 22 - Jul 23

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

5. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront

Martin

￥35,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 29 - Jul 30

6. Harbor View Inn

West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront

Kavian

￥68,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 22 - Jul 23

7. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront

Oscar

￥44,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

8. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 1.5 km from Waterfront

Dominique

￥51,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

9. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 1.6 km from Waterfront

Thomas

￥56,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

10. The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront

Vy

￥32,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

11. Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront

Logan J

￥52,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

12. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront

James

￥51,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 5 - Aug 6

Grand Suite | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, refrigerator (on request)

13. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront

Teri

￥34,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

14. Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront

Justin

￥54,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

15. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 1.4 km from Waterfront

Matthew

￥51,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

16. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront

Dayne

￥60,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 22 - Jul 23

17. Villa Rosa Inn

West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront

Frank

￥56,939 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 22 - Jul 23

18. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1.5 km from Waterfront

David

￥53,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

19. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront

Brian

￥56,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 28 - Jul 29

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

20. Riviera Beach House

The Funk Zone, 0.9 km from Waterfront

Marta

￥36,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

View all properties

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 Santa Barbara Harbor.

See properties

A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

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.

See properties

A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Granada Theatre might round out your trip.

See properties