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Our top choices for Presidio Neighborhood hotels

Superior Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (The Grand Studio Double) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

1. Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Presidio Neighborhood
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (432 reviews)
"Wonderful stay - the hotel is unique and centrally located, just a quick walk to the main drag. Room was spacious and very well appointed."
United States
Mary
The price is ￥66,977
￥76,484 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Reception

2. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
Lower State, 0.6 km from Presidio Neighborhood
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,464 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel!"
United States
Kennedy
The price is ￥38,611
￥44,897 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Hotel Santa Barbara
View from property

3. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.5 km from Presidio Neighborhood
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,106 reviews)
"Nice breakfast selection Friendly staff Great pool and hot tub Amazing location"
United Kingdom
Joanna
The price is ￥38,113
￥43,449 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Lobby

4. The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 1 km from Presidio Neighborhood
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,023 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in a great area. The staff was lovely."
United States
Sheila
The price is ￥34,477
￥39,304 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
The Upham Hotel
View from room

5. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Lower State, 0.6 km from Presidio Neighborhood
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (479 reviews)
"The location of the Drift was fantastic and it was a darling place to stay."
United States
Shari
The price is ￥42,913
￥49,005 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Interior

6. Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.5 star property
Laguna, 0.3 km from Presidio Neighborhood
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (280 reviews)
"Amazing Stay"
United States
Monica
The price is ￥32,133
￥48,449 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Casa Riviera
Lobby sitting area

7. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.6 km from Presidio Neighborhood
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,246 reviews)
"Great place to stay when in Santa Barbara"
United States
Adam
The price is ￥30,897
￥35,282 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Beachside Inn
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

8. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Presidio Neighborhood
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,368 reviews)
"Great comfortable stay and nice breakfast"
Canada
Julia
The price is ￥23,635
￥28,185 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Exterior

9. Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Presidio Neighborhood
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,915 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Richard
The price is ￥47,462
￥54,199 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Inn By The Harbor
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

10. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
Oak Park, 2.2 km from Presidio Neighborhood
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,018 reviews)
"Beautiful place, staff lovely."
Australia
Anita
The price is ￥26,974
￥30,803 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

11. Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna, 0.3 km from Presidio Neighborhood
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (296 reviews)
"Had a great stay, ideal stay and close to Santa Barbara bowl."
United States
Yessica
The price is ￥26,469
￥41,981 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Casa Jardin
Exterior

12. Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Lower State, 0.7 km from Presidio Neighborhood
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (682 reviews)
"We had complimentary coffee and oatmeal. Fridge in our room and microwave were a plus! Very charming decor and close to the main downtown area."
United States
Diana
The price is ￥26,836
￥32,186 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Haley Hotel
Free daily continental breakfast

13. Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Presidio Neighborhood
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,343 reviews)
"Very nice stay with a great location"
United States
Brian
The price is ￥41,925
￥47,875 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Front of property - evening/night

14. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.5 km from Presidio Neighborhood
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Elegant, spotless, spacious rooms, good on site covered parking and the beds were extremely comfortable."
United States
Julianne
The price is ￥39,174
￥44,658 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
La Playa Inn
Shopping mall

15. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Lower State, 0.7 km from Presidio Neighborhood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Loved this hotel. Great location"
United States
Cayley
The price is ￥42,328
￥48,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Outdoor pool

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
3.0 star property
Oak Park, 1.2 km from Presidio Neighborhood
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (272 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay"
United States
Erica
The price is ￥42,897
￥48,903 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers

17. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara, 0.4 km from Presidio Neighborhood
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel in great location. Beautiful roof top pool and walking access to downtown. Really nice hotel."
United States
Paul
The price is ￥64,426
￥81,623 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Exterior

18. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Presidio Neighborhood
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,419 reviews)
"Brisas was a great location and the staff was wonderful and helpful. Would definitely stay there again."
United States
Ignacio
The price is ￥40,589
￥46,350 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

19. Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
The Funk Zone, 1.2 km from Presidio Neighborhood
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Pet-friendly, good location"
United States
Laurette
The price is ￥38,586
￥44,063 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Riviera Beach House
Front of property

20. Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.5 km from Presidio Neighborhood
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Great hotel."
United States
Dayne
The price is ￥42,991
￥50,050 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Mason Beach Inn
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Where to stay in Presidio Neighborhood

Find the best Presidio Neighborhood 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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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.

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 Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.
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West Beach

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

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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

Top Presidio Neighborhood Hotel Reviews

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Very charming hotel. The staff was very nice and very informative! The happy hour was nice too!"
Carol 4-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Frequently asked questions

What is Presidio Neighborhood like?
You'll be sure to have fun visiting Santa Barbara's Presidio Neighborhood neighborhood. Be sure to check out Presidio Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Historical Museum as part of your Presidio Neighborhood travel plans.
What's the best accommodation in Presidio Neighborhood?
Based on our traveler data, Palihouse Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay in Presidio Neighborhood. This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and it offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the Presidio Neighborhood area?
When you want to find places to stay in Santa Barbara, start by booking one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodations in Presidio Neighborhood.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Presidio Neighborhood, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Presidio Neighborhood.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Presidio Neighborhood?
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What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
Attractions like Presidio Santa Barbara, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, and Santa Barbara Historical Museum highlight Santa Barbara's cultural scene. As you're discovering the neighborhood, Lobero Theater and Casa de la Guerra are some other places worth a visit. De la Guerra Plaza, Hill-Carrillo Adobe, and Rafael Gonzalez House are just a few of the places to visit in and around Presidio Neighborhood. While you're out sightseeing, Paseo Nuevo Mall and La Arcada are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.