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Our top choices for Santa Barbara beach hotels

1. 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.
¥38,366
¥44,611 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hotel Santa Barbara

2. 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.
¥20,389
¥24,470 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

3. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
¥42,092
¥48,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Santa Barbara Inn

4. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
Laguna
¥18,004
¥32,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

5. 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.
¥26,242
¥29,916 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Marina Beach Hotel

6. 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.
¥23,588
¥26,936 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Castillo Inn at the Beach

7. 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.
¥18,870
¥21,549 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

8. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
¥28,124
¥33,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

9. 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.
¥26,776
¥30,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Harbor House Inn

10. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Beach retreat a stroll away from West Beach, with pool oasis and complimentary towels.
¥21,940
¥25,012 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
The Franciscan Hotel
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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

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
¥39,033
¥44,498 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
¥39,875
¥45,535 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach
¥38,398
¥43,849 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Inn By The Harbor

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
¥20,389
¥24,470 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
¥27,388
¥31,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
¥21,940
¥25,012 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
The Franciscan Hotel

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
¥33,404
¥38,146 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
¥49,076
¥55,947 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Harbor View Inn

Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
¥41,176
¥47,971 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Mason Beach Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
¥42,092
¥48,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Santa Barbara Inn
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Barbara

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
¥39,033
¥44,498 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
¥31,367
¥35,757 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
La Playa Inn

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
¥39,875
¥45,535 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach
¥38,398
¥43,849 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Inn By The Harbor

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
¥27,388
¥31,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
¥28,124
¥33,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
¥33,404
¥38,146 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Downtown Santa Barbara
¥32,324
¥36,913 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Oak Park
¥26,778
¥30,579 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
¥25,920
¥29,599 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Beachside Inn
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4-star beach hotels in Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Downtown Santa Barbara
¥38,366
¥44,611 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hotel Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
¥42,092
¥48,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Santa Barbara Inn

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Downtown Santa Barbara
¥32,324
¥36,913 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Milo

The Milo
Santa Barbara Beach
¥41,148
¥46,991 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
The Milo

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
¥38,125
¥43,463 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
The Upham Hotel

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Downtown Santa Barbara
¥55,250
¥71,086 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
Laguna
¥63,324
¥72,313 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Palihouse Santa Barbara

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Beach
¥36,198
¥48,447 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel
Santa Barbara
¥23,894
¥38,970 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Santa Barbara Beach
¥40,211
¥52,236 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
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Top Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Clean, conveniently close to beach, State street. Staff was great."
Charles 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Loved the stay. Check in was fast and simple- and the pool, hot tub and breakfast were amazing as well. Would come back again for sure."
Sinai 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Sandpiper Lodge
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent
"10/10 Experience. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Great amenities. Beds were very comfortable, Heated pool and Hot tub/spa was amazing. Wish we could have stayed for breakfast, but we had to leave early in the morning. Will definitely stay again in the future."
Nathan 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Inn By The Harbor
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

8/10 Good
"It’s located on State Street do that was convenient for shopping sans dining- they have done a really nice job renovating the property. The just is adequate but they need to add smaller c weights 3,5,8. They have faucets on each floor that you get water or bubble water- super cool! Valet was great!"
Maya 4-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Hotel Santa Barbara
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Staff is friendly and helpful. Rooms are spacious with comfy beds. The property is beautiful. The breakfast is pretty good."
Filomena 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

10/10 Excellent
"Room was very clean and the staff are always keeping it up. The breakfast bar was clean as well. Maybe they should switch up the breakfast to something a little different daily but other than that, we had a great experience."
Tony 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

8/10 Good
"This is a great low cost option for Santa Barbara. You’re close to a lot of restaurants and shopping options. My room was small and serviceable. Nothing special but not bad either. The staff were really friendly and helpful. And parking was convenient. Would stay again."
Brandon 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

8/10 Good
"Good location. Walkable and close to restaurants. Relatively short drive to the SB Polo Fields where the Palm Tree music festival was. Single Level 2 EV charger was available for use helped our charging situation. Simple decent free breakfast."
Tim 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Apparently the original Motel 6!"
Neil 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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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