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Oct 30 - Nov 1

Our top choices for Santa Barbara beach hotels

1. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Beach retreat a stroll away from West Beach, with pool oasis and complimentary towels.
¥21,724
¥24,765 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
The Franciscan Hotel

2. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Bask in seaside tranquility at this coastal motel, where golden sands await just minutes away, with free bicycles to explore the shoreline.
¥23,769
¥27,097 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Marina Beach Hotel

3. Hotel Santa Barbara

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.
¥38,296
¥44,531 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hotel Santa Barbara

4. Beachside Inn

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.
¥23,376
¥26,694 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Beachside Inn

5. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
¥18,627
¥21,234 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Sandpiper Lodge

6. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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.
¥19,898
¥23,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

7. Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Soak up the sun steps away from Leadbetter Beach, with free bikes to explore scenic Santa Barbara coastlines and trails.
¥25,639
¥29,228 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Harbor House Inn

8. Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
  • A seaside sanctuary minutes from Santa Barbara's Leadbetter Beach, with comfy beds and peaceful outdoor patios for after-surf relaxation.
¥26,705
¥30,496 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Castillo Inn at the Beach

9. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
Laguna
¥16,269
¥30,256 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

10. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
¥26,788
¥31,603 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Santa Barbara

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
Adult-only
Family-friendly

Beach hotels with pools in Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
¥19,898
¥23,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
¥23,376
¥26,694 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Beachside Inn

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
¥23,769
¥27,097 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Marina Beach Hotel

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
¥44,435
¥50,756 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Santa Barbara Inn

The Milo

The Milo
Santa Barbara Beach
¥34,964
¥39,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
The Milo

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
¥21,724
¥24,765 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
The Franciscan Hotel

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach
¥37,876
¥43,253 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Inn By The Harbor

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
¥18,627
¥21,234 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Sandpiper Lodge

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
¥30,854
¥35,174 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
¥33,062
¥37,755 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Lavender Inn by the Sea
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Barbara

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
¥23,376
¥26,694 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Beachside Inn

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
¥23,769
¥27,097 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Marina Beach Hotel

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
¥18,627
¥21,234 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Sandpiper Lodge

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
¥26,788
¥31,603 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach
¥37,876
¥43,253 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Inn By The Harbor

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
¥33,062
¥37,755 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
¥30,854
¥35,174 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
¥30,450
¥35,382 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Downtown Santa Barbara
¥33,664
¥38,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
¥34,136
¥38,981 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
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4-star beach hotels in Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Downtown Santa Barbara
¥38,296
¥44,531 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hotel Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
¥44,435
¥50,756 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Santa Barbara Inn

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Downtown Santa Barbara
¥33,664
¥38,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Milo

The Milo
Santa Barbara Beach
¥34,964
¥39,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
The Milo

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
Santa Barbara
¥24,799
¥34,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Montecito Inn

Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel
Santa Barbara
¥22,467
¥37,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Beach
¥36,131
¥48,357 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Downtown Santa Barbara
¥52,942
¥68,460 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
¥38,510
¥43,901 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
The Upham Hotel

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
Laguna
¥63,404
¥72,404 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Palihouse Santa Barbara
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Top Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent staff"
Shukri 5-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Lemon Tree Inn
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

8/10 Good
"Did the job, basic hotel, good AC Good location from dowtown and Stern's Wharf Ice machine perfect for our stay Pool looked refreshing but didn't have time to go Decent price for area"
Sylvia 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The breakfast was mostly bread, cereal and coffee. Bananas and apples No proteins."
Joseph 2-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Sandpiper Lodge
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Super clean, excellent location a short block from the beach, great rate and enjoyed the new renovations! Easy check in process with warm customer service. Will definitely recommend to people visiting the area again."
Joshua 2-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good
"Hotel was updated and modern with new HVAC units that were very quiet. Excellent location close to the beach. Breakfast featured waffles and assorted specialty coffees, but the only protein was yogurts. Would have appreciated towel bars especially for the hand towels."
Gwen 2-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Hotel was awesome, but the noise from the street made it hard to sleep"
Michael 3-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Hotel Santa Barbara
The Milo

The Milo

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was great !"
Ana 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
The Milo
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent
"this is the second time we stayed here and both times have been amazing, clean, well taking care of, amazing service"
Jesus 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

8/10 Good
"The reception area appeared clean but there was an unpleasant odor around it and in it."
Migdalia 2-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Barbara like for travelers who love the beach?
Known for its beaches and historical sites, Santa Barbara offers a lot for the traveler planning a beach getaway.
What's the best place to stay near the beach in Santa Barbara?
The Milo is a top beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools and free WiFi, and it's located on West Beach. Other good choices to stay near the beach include Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort and Hotel Californian.
How many beach hotels will I be able to find in Santa Barbara?
Choose from one of Expedia's 28 hotels in Santa Barbara for your beachside break.
When's the best time for a beach vacation in Santa Barbara?
You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of the seasons in Santa Barbara: The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 56°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Barbara is 15 inches.
What is there to see and do around Santa Barbara?
After arriving and checking into your hotel, you'll probably want to explore your surroundings. If you're excited to scope out the beaches, spend a relaxing day by the water at West Beach or Leadbetter Beach. Discover the area's historical sites and sunsets, and make time for local attractions like Arlington Theater and Lobero Theater. For additional things to see and do, consider a visit to Presidio Santa Barbara or Santa Barbara Bowl.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Santa Barbara?
Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Santa Barbara with ease. The closest major airport is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), located 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from the city center. To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Santa Barbara Station.

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