The Best Hotels Closest to Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara for 2026

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

A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and clear skies.

An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by white umbrellas and lounge chairs, with palm trees and a tiled deck.

A hotel with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and palm trees.

1. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 1.2 km from Leadbetter Beach

Lori

￥23,502

￥26,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of greenery.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements and potted plants.

2. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

2.1 km from Leadbetter Beach

David

￥26,956

￥42,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A traditional building with a white facade, arched windows, and a balcony with a railing.

A modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, vanity, and a vase of flowers.

A white building with a red-tiled roof, a covered entrance, and a garden with various plants.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a grey sofa, and a painting of a wave on the wall.

3. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

1.6 km from Leadbetter Beach

Jhoana

￥24,690

￥39,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

A star-shaped hanging light fixture in a white-walled room with an arched ceiling.

A modern bedroom with a large window, a bedside table, a chair, and a built-in kitchen area.

A spacious living area with a modern staircase, a dining table, and a sofa.

4. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 2.5 km from Leadbetter Beach

Melissa

￥26,895

￥42,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A beige sofa with multiple cushions, a white vase with greenery, and a window with blinds.

A hallway leading to a dining area with a wooden floor, white walls, and a black railing.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.

5. Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 1.3 km from Leadbetter Beach

Jacob

￥31,785

￥52,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

A bar area with a high ceiling and skylight, wooden flooring, and a bar counter with stools.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a wooden floor, two brown armchairs, a round table with a book and a plant, a framed painting on the wall, and a wooden door with intricate carvings.

6. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 1.9 km from Leadbetter Beach

Morgan

￥35,325

￥41,075 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A hallway with a checkered curtain, a framed artwork, a bench, a potted plant, and a wooden cabinet with handles.

A cozy living room with a bar area, comfortable seating, and a large window with plants.

A white building with a red roof, a stone wall, and a staircase leading to a door.

7. Palihouse Santa Barbara

2.6 km from Leadbetter Beach

Maria

￥61,125

￥69,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a kitchen in the background with white cabinets and a television mounted on the wall.

A dining area with a wooden table, grey chairs, a black floor lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

An aerial view of a rectangular swimming pool surrounded by white lounge chairs and umbrellas, with palm trees and a tiled roof in the background.

8. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 1.2 km from Leadbetter Beach

Bob

￥22,490

￥25,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A multi-story building with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a bench. There are two doors leading to a balcony, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a potted plant, and a staircase with colorful tiles.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a covered walkway, and a view of the street.

9. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1.1 km from Leadbetter Beach

David

￥32,880

￥37,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a view of palm trees and a marina through the windows.

A reception desk with a wooden wall and a sign that reads "West Beach Inn".

A breakfast bar with various food items, beverages, and a coffee machine.

10. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 1.1 km from Leadbetter Beach

Amanda

￥30,507

￥34,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A room with two leather chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

11. The Eagle Inn

West Beach, 1.2 km from Leadbetter Beach

Brian

￥34,481

￥39,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a pergola with vines, and a view of greenery.

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with chairs and a table, a sofa, and a fireplace.

A table with a pitcher, wine glasses, and snacks by a window with a view of palm trees and a building.

12. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 1 km from Leadbetter Beach

Tricia

￥35,419

￥40,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of buildings in the background.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear view of the ocean, and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a patterned floor, a large chandelier, and a chess table.

A lobby with a central seating area, a patterned floor, and a decorative ceiling.

13. Hotel Californian

The Funk Zone, 1.7 km from Leadbetter Beach

Karen

￥63,015

￥83,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a sign that reads "Castillo Inn."

A hotel reception desk with a computer monitor, a newspaper, and a sign stating "NO PETS - NO CHECKS - NO LATE CHECK-OUTS".

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a patio area with a yellow fence and a table with chairs.

A building with a sign reading "Castillo Inn at the Beach" indicating a hotel.

14. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1 km from Leadbetter Beach

Wesley

￥24,920

￥28,457 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A bright kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view through glass doors to an outdoor patio.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, white cabinetry, wicker furniture, and a large window.

A table with a pitcher of dark liquid, a clear pitcher, and glasses, along with small bowls of pretzels and nuts.

A hotel with a red roof, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.

15. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 1.1 km from Leadbetter Beach

Brandon

￥29,092

￥33,220 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a small woven stool, and a large wall clock.

A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a bookshelf.

A marina with parked cars and boats, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a large window offering a view of the beach and palm trees.

16. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 1.1 km from Leadbetter Beach

Jose

￥23,646

￥27,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A coastal road leading to a pier with a view of the ocean and beach.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a blue chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

A building with a central courtyard, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a school bus parked nearby.

17. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Lower State, 1.6 km from Leadbetter Beach

Kerri

￥16,419

￥18,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a view of mountains, and a clear sky.

A modern building entrance with a staircase leading up to a door marked '1601'.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 3 km from Leadbetter Beach

Mariola

￥36,534

￥41,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A patio with striped sofas and a table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and flowers.

A two-story building with a tiled roof, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden with flowering plants and a tree.

A hotel room with a large window, two chairs, a small table, and a lamp.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the beach and sailboats.

19. The Milo

West Beach, 1.3 km from Leadbetter Beach

Katherine

￥38,054

￥43,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a chess table. There is a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a window.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and red sofas, surrounded by palm trees and buildings.

20. Moxy Santa Barbara

The Funk Zone, 1.8 km from Leadbetter Beach

Hongtao

￥38,501

￥43,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Compare popular hotels close to Leadbetter Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Marina Beach Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,200 reviews	View
Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 227 reviews	View
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 348 reviews	View
Casa Yano by The Beach	9.8 Exceptional 20 reviews	View

Top Leadbetter Beach Hotel Reviews

The Franciscan Hotel

8/10 Good

"It is in a perfect walkable location in SB. We picked it because they allow dogs and the room is actually perfect to have dogs! Little kitchen, which makes feeding them easy. Also spacious! We brought a Great Dane and there was plenty of room :) Bed was pretty comfy and room has AC and a nice bathroom. The only thing I didn’t love was the noise. You can hear the people above you, but a sound machine helps! Honestly despite the noise, would stay here again ;)"

Lavender Inn by the Sea

8/10 Good

"This hotel was a perfect location to explore Santa Barbara. It was quiet and clean, beds were comfortable and parking was easy. Our only issue was that we had no WiFi the entire time (3 nights) we were there and would’ve stayed elsewhere had we known beforehand. There was some sort of outage happening which is fine, they probably just should say so in case customers really need WiFi (for work etc). Otherwise really great! Personally I’d stay there again but would just call first to check on WiFi."

La Playa Inn

10/10 Excellent

"A+"

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved this hotel. It was our second time to stay there. The view is absolutely incredible. Will stay there again."

Unrivaled Oceanfront Coastal Vistas Above the Pacific Near Leadbetter Beach

10/10 Excellent

"This was a perfect location situated across from the ocean and within walking distance from the harbor and pier and State Street. The condo was spacious for 6 people and the balcony was nice to sit out and relax and watch and listen to the waves. We loved the rooftop patio for enjoying family dinner with beautiful sunset views. We would definitely stay here again."

Breathtaking Oceanfront Coastal Retreat | Endless Sea Air & Blufftop Scenery

8/10 Good

"very clean; great location"

Oceanfront Escape | Private Hot Tub, Firepit & Sweeping Sunset-Facing Shoreline

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and wonderful property. A bit pricey but worth it. If you want to stay on the beach in Santa Barbara but do not want to be in the middle of all the mayhem, this is perfect. The marina is a 15 minute walk away. The Roof top area is a real plus with gorgeous views and perfect for viewing the July 4th fireworks. We would come here again."

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A coastal beach with clear blue waters, sandy shore, and distant mountains.

Shoreline Park

9.0/10 (43 reviews)

Shoreline Park is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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A two-story building with a beige facade, large windows, and a balcony.

Santa Barbara City College

8.8/10 (522 reviews)

Walk around the campus at Santa Barbara City College during your stay in Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier extending into the water, and a backdrop of mountains and a sunset sky.

Santa Barbara Harbor

9.2/10 (2,746 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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A beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.

West Beach

9.6/10 (10 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, West Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the biking trails.

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Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and enjoy the biking trails in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

9.6/10 (9 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Santa Barbara Maritime Museum during your trip to Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Carriage and Western Art Museum

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Carriage and Western Art Museum in Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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1000 Steps Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at 1000 Steps Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Leadbetter Beach?

Leadbetter Beach is located in Santa Barbara. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 258 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Leadbetter Beach?

Beachside Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Leadbetter Beach. Other good choices within a short distance include Avania Inn of Santa Barbara and Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach.

How many hotels are there close to Leadbetter Beach?

Expedia has 258 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Leadbetter Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Leadbetter Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Leadbetter Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Leadbetter Beach?

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What can I see and do near Leadbetter Beach?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Presidio Santa Barbara, MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, or Reagan Ranch Center. Mission Santa Barbara, Hill-Carrillo Adobe, and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can watch performances at Lobero Theater, Arlington Theater, and Santa Barbara Bowl if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Leadbetter Beach hotels

1. Marina Beach Hotel

2. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

3. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

4. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

5. Casa Yano by The Beach

6. Hotel Santa Barbara

7. Palihouse Santa Barbara

8. The Franciscan Hotel

9. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

11. The Eagle Inn

12. Inn By The Harbor

13. Hotel Californian

14. Castillo Inn at the Beach

15. Lavender Inn by the Sea

16. Beachside Inn

17. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

19. The Milo

20. Moxy Santa Barbara

Compare popular hotels close to Leadbetter Beach

Top Leadbetter Beach Hotel Reviews

The Franciscan Hotel

Lavender Inn by the Sea

La Playa Inn

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Unrivaled Oceanfront Coastal Vistas Above the Pacific Near Leadbetter Beach

Breathtaking Oceanfront Coastal Retreat | Endless Sea Air & Blufftop Scenery

Oceanfront Escape | Private Hot Tub, Firepit & Sweeping Sunset-Facing Shoreline

Other attractions near Leadbetter Beach

Shoreline Park

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara Harbor

West Beach

Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Carriage and Western Art Museum

1000 Steps Beach

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