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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Breakfast area
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

1. 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.
￥23,627
￥28,176 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Reception
Front of property
Lobby lounge
Lobby sitting area

2. 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.
￥38,635
￥44,926 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hotel Santa Barbara
Free daily continental breakfast
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor spa tub

3. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
￥20,873
￥23,795 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Sandpiper Lodge
Garden
Lobby sitting area
Fireplace
Lobby sitting area

4. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
￥31,087
￥35,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
Fountain
Santa Barbara Suite - 2nd Floor, Stair Access Only | Dining room
Reception
Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

5. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Beach retreat a stroll away from West Beach, with pool oasis and complimentary towels.
￥36,155
￥41,217 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
The Franciscan Hotel
Exterior
Lobby
Outdoor pool
Room amenity

6. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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.
￥23,467
￥26,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing) | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior

7. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
￥28,185
￥32,750 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Exterior
Dinner served
Lobby
Terrace/patio

8. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
￥38,562
￥44,049 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Santa Barbara Inn
Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Exterior
Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | Exterior
Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Exterior
Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Exterior

9. Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
Laguna
￥21,636
￥36,478 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Casa Jardin
Sports facility
Lobby
Sports facility
Lobby

10. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
￥31,031
￥36,535 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
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Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
Adult-only
Family-friendly

Beach hotels with pools in Santa Barbara

View from property
Reception
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Free daily continental breakfast

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
￥39,696
￥45,254 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
￥44,526
￥50,847 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Exterior
Reception
Courtyard
Interior entrance

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach
￥45,414
￥51,860 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Inn By The Harbor
Garden
Lobby sitting area
Fireplace
Lobby sitting area

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
￥31,087
￥35,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Lobby
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Oak Park
￥28,321
￥32,342 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas
Exterior
Marina

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
￥37,861
￥43,161 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Marina Beach Hotel
Free daily continental breakfast
Reception
Reception
Property amenity

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
￥41,911
￥47,860 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)
View from room
Lobby

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
￥31,746
￥36,253 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Beachside Inn
Exterior
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (2 Queen Beds) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
￥28,185
￥32,750 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view
Front of property - evening/night
Exterior
Luxury Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Suite) | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
￥38,562
￥44,049 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Santa Barbara Inn
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Barbara

Lobby sitting area
Free daily continental breakfast
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor spa tub

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
￥20,873
￥23,795 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Sandpiper Lodge
Exterior
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (2 Queen Beds) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
￥28,185
￥32,750 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Sports facility
Lobby
Sports facility
Lobby

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
￥31,031
￥36,535 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)
View from room
Lobby

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
￥31,746
￥36,253 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Beachside Inn
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas
Exterior
Marina

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
￥37,861
￥43,161 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Marina Beach Hotel
Exterior
Reception
Courtyard
Interior entrance

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach
￥45,414
￥51,860 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Inn By The Harbor
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
￥44,526
￥50,847 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Front of property - evening/night
Courtyard
Lobby
Courtyard

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
￥39,161
￥44,643 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
La Playa Inn
Garden
Lobby sitting area
Fireplace
Lobby sitting area

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
￥31,087
￥35,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
Free daily continental breakfast
Reception
Reception
Property amenity

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
￥41,911
￥47,860 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Lavender Inn by the Sea
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4-star beach hotels in Santa Barbara

Reception
Lobby sitting area
Lobby lounge
Lobby sitting area

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Downtown Santa Barbara
￥38,635
￥44,926 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hotel Santa Barbara
Lobby
Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Garden Area | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Lobby sitting area

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
￥31,517
￥35,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
The Upham Hotel
Exterior detail
Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View (Renovated) | View from room
Aerial view

The Milo

The Milo
Santa Barbara Beach
￥46,930
￥53,591 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
The Milo
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view
Front of property - evening/night
Exterior
Luxury Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Suite) | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
￥38,562
￥44,049 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Santa Barbara Inn
Shopping mall
Point of interest
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Downtown Santa Barbara
￥39,740
￥45,381 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Lobby lounge
Luxury Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (Upstairs with 1 King Bed& 2 Twin Beds) | View from room
Suite, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View (Patio, Upstairs) | View from room
Exterior

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Santa Barbara Beach
￥35,976
￥41,012 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers
Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Canary) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Interior
Bar (on property)

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Downtown Santa Barbara
￥63,609
￥80,688 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Superior Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (The Grand Studio Double) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Front of property
Reception
Lobby lounge

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
Laguna
￥66,956
￥76,461 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Restaurant
Sports facility

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Beach
￥40,517
￥53,430 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Children's play area - outdoor
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Lobby

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Santa Barbara
￥38,580
￥44,057 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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Top Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We recently stayed and had a mix up with our reservation (our fault) and all the staff that assisted us were so patient and helpful. The hotel was clean, spacious, and pool was clean. Great stay!"
Melissa 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
The Franciscan Hotel
Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Customer service on point very customer knowledgeable to treat the customers friendly kind helpful directed us to different places to visit was our first time there really loved it will be back while recommended for anybody wants to just chill. Pool was great big salty water excellent cleanest. Thank you, Enrique."
Enrique 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Lemon Tree Inn
The Milo

The Milo

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay"
Dajana 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
The Milo
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Great property and center of everything. Short walks to the main areas if you enjoy walking. The front desk clerks were terrific! I used the complimentary bikes and enjoyed the happy hour and free parking! I'll be back! "
David 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great property!!"
rita 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
The Upham Hotel
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

8/10 Good
"Great motel room for the price in the heart of SB"
Charla 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"This was a beautiful, easy on the budget, place to stay for a couple of nights to enjoy Santa Barbara. I'd definitely stay here again!"
Shannon 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice downtown Santa Barbara hotel! 5 stars."
Robert 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Californian
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and the balcony was a plus. It’s an older building, pool was wonderful. Location is great."
tony allen 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Beachside Inn

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?
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is a top beach resort offering 2 restaurants and a full-service spa, located within a short 11-minute walk of East Beach. Other good choices to stay near the beach include The Milo and Rosewood Miramar Beach.
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 Santa Barbara Bowl. For additional things to see and do, consider a visit to MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation or Mission Santa Barbara.
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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