The Best Beach Hotels in Santa Barbara, CA in 2026

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

1. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

￥33,390

￥39,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

2. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

Unwind by the shore with a short stroll to Leadbetter Beach, plus complimentary bikes to explore Santa Barbara's coastline.

￥40,315

￥45,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (2 Queen Beds) | Living area | 50-inch LED TV with digital channels, Netflix, streaming services

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing) | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

3. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

￥27,089

￥31,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

4. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park

￥25,344

￥28,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

5. Inn By The Harbor

Santa Barbara Beach

Relax steps from the shoreline with free bikes and a warm pool at this beach lover's retreat.

￥44,014

￥50,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

6. 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.

￥46,895

￥54,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Garden Area | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

7. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

￥34,139

￥38,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

8. Mason Beach Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

Unwind at this Mediterranean escape, just a 10-minute stroll from Leadbetter Beach with an inviting outdoor pool and scenic biking trails.

￥55,232

￥64,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

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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

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach

￥23,487

￥28,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Santa Barbara Suite - 2nd Floor, Stair Access Only | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

The Franciscan Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

￥27,664

￥31,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

￥27,089

￥31,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas

Marina Beach Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

￥36,835

￥41,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park

￥25,344

￥28,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Sandpiper Lodge

North State

￥22,655

￥25,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Lemon Tree Inn

North State

￥20,020

￥22,863 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View (Renovated) | View from room

The Milo

Santa Barbara Beach

￥42,560

￥48,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Inn By The Harbor

Santa Barbara Beach

￥44,014

￥50,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

North State

￥30,763

￥35,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Barbara

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (2 Queen Beds) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

￥27,089

￥31,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Sandpiper Lodge

North State

￥22,655

￥25,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park

￥25,344

￥28,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Marina Beach Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

￥36,835

￥41,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

￥33,390

￥39,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

La Playa Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

￥38,754

￥44,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Inn By The Harbor

Santa Barbara Beach

￥44,014

￥50,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

Beachside Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

￥31,415

￥35,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach

￥36,206

￥41,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

North State

￥30,763

￥35,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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4-star beach hotels in Santa Barbara

Comfort Apartment, 1 King Bed | Exterior

Premier Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, mini-fridge, microwave, electric kettle

Exclusive Apartment, 1 Queen Bed | Exterior

Casa De La Vina

Santa Barbara

￥27,626

￥43,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach

￥36,206

￥41,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

The Milo

Santa Barbara Beach

￥42,560

￥48,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Hotel Santa Barbara

Downtown Santa Barbara

￥46,895

￥54,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Montecito Inn

Santa Barbara

￥35,496

￥47,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

Luxury Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Suite) | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

￥52,158

￥59,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown Santa Barbara

￥39,973

￥45,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

￥34,139

￥38,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Santa Barbara Beach

￥40,095

￥52,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Apartment, 1 King Bed, Balcony (El Apartamento) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Laguna

￥62,596

￥71,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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Top Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"The pool was heated. Breakfast was good. Very clean and spacious room. Hot tub pool included."

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"It was adequate and budget priced."

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The Hilton Beachfront Resort is perfectly located across the street from the beach with an amazing view of the ocean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. My family and I really enjoyed our stay there."

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"The property was charming, clean, well appointed and tastefully decorated. The staff was also equally amazing"

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Overall experience was great! You can hear people walking outside of your room if you’re on the 2nd floor"

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Lo único que no me gusto los parqueaderos y que no tenían plancha y secadora de pelo y refrigerador y una cobijas extras todo lo demás estuvo bien"

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

8/10 Good

"Clean and great staff, but property is aging."

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 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 Presidio Santa Barbara. For additional things to see and do, consider a visit to Santa Barbara Bowl 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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Our top choices for Santa Barbara beach hotels

1. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

2. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

4. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

5. Inn By The Harbor

6. Hotel Santa Barbara

7. The Upham Hotel

8. Mason Beach Inn

9. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10. Marina Beach Hotel

Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Santa Barbara

Beach hotels with pools in Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

The Franciscan Hotel

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Marina Beach Hotel

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge

Lemon Tree Inn

The Milo

Inn By The Harbor

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Marina Beach Hotel

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

La Playa Inn

Inn By The Harbor

Beachside Inn

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

4-star beach hotels in Santa Barbara

Casa De La Vina

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

The Milo

Hotel Santa Barbara

Montecito Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Upham Hotel

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Top Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hotel Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

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