The Best Beach Hotels in Santa Barbara, CA from ￥15,912 in 2026

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A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, wooden chairs, and a large island. There are multiple dining tables with chairs, a refrigerator, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a toaster.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, lounge chairs, and a palm tree.

1. Sandpiper Lodge

North State

￥17,244

￥19,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window with a view of palm trees and a balcony.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and a cabinet with a television mounted above.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden flooring, and a dining area with orange chairs and a table.

2. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach

Soak up the Santa Barbara sunshine at this inviting beach getaway, where the shore beckons and comfort awaits after sandy adventures.

￥23,816

￥28,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a marina with boats and palm trees.

3. Beachside Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

Sun, sand, and seaside serenity await at this waterfront retreat just minutes from Leadbetter Beach and Santa Barbara's coastal gems.

￥25,703

￥29,352 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a refrigerator.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a building with balconies and red awnings.

A compact microwave on a small black stand, a white door, and a wall-mounted microwave.

An aerial view of a hotel with a rooftop pool, parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

4. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Carpinteria

￥13,272

￥15,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A white building with a central entrance, palm trees, and storefronts on the ground level.

A spacious dining area with a central island, round tables, and comfortable seating.

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.

5. Hotel Santa Barbara

Downtown Santa Barbara

Escape to coastal bliss with a short 2-minute drive to sandy beaches, where ocean adventures and whale watching await.

￥35,643

￥41,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a white brick wall, a sofa set, a coffee table, wicker chairs, and artwork.

A sunlit patio with a wooden table, seating, and a potted plant.

A white building with blue awnings and a number '121' sign.

6. Riviera Beach House

Santa Barbara Beach

Soak up the sun near East Beach, just a 13-minute walk away, with beach towels provided for the perfect sandy adventure.

￥28,474

￥32,516 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A beach view with palm trees and a clear sky.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A motel sign with a large number '6' and the word 'Motel' on a wooden board.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two surfboards, a 'Welcome' sign, and an orange sofa.

7. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

Sun-soaked Santa Barbara escape just steps from the beach with ocean breezes and a refreshing outdoor pool to enjoy.

￥22,589

￥25,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A glass-enclosed shower with a handheld showerhead and a control panel.

A white utility shed with a door labeled "AIR MACHINE" next to a dense green hedge.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a sink.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

8. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna

￥19,823

￥34,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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Beach hotels with pools in Santa Barbara

A restaurant with wooden floors, wicker chairs, and hanging plants.

A spacious living area with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase.

A bar area with wooden beams, bar stools, and a bar counter.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of a balcony with a pool.

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park

￥27,870

￥31,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a building in the background.

A lush garden with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a small bridge.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with red umbrellas.

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

￥31,957

￥37,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A hot tub area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and palm trees in the background.

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

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

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

￥37,204

￥42,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.

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

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.

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

￥49,411

￥56,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

Inn By The Harbor

Santa Barbara Beach

￥36,914

￥42,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A gated entrance with an arch covered in greenery, a tiled pathway, and a building with a balcony.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of a balcony with palm trees.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, patterned chairs, and artwork on the walls.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, multiple seating options, and a large window with curtains.

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

North State

￥29,260

￥33,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A hotel room with a bed, a round table with a pair of sunglasses and a book, a chair with a denim jacket, and a window with white blinds.

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.

Marina Beach Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

￥30,086

￥34,298 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A beachside path with bicycles, palm trees, and a clear sky.

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

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

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Santa Barbara Beach

￥35,262

￥40,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A lobby with a wooden floor, two patterned armchairs, a small table, and a wall with three framed pictures.

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach

￥23,816

￥28,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A sunlit balcony with a curved sofa, a small round table, and a potted plant. The balcony features arched windows with a view of palm trees and the sea.

A spacious room with two sofas facing a glass table, a vase with flowers, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

A coastal view with a beach, palm trees, and a white building with a red roof.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

￥54,124

￥61,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Barbara

An outdoor patio area with stone walls, a fire pit, and seating arrangements.

A modern living room with a marble reception desk, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

A modern dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, a television, and a plant.

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

￥31,958

￥37,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28