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

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.
￥23,613
￥28,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Free daily continental breakfast
Dining
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor spa tub

2. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
￥20,865
￥23,787 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Sandpiper Lodge
Reception
Lobby lounge
Lobby sitting area
Front of property

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.
￥38,611
￥44,897 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hotel Santa Barbara
Fountain
Reception
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

4. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Beach retreat a stroll away from West Beach, with pool oasis and complimentary towels.
￥27,812
￥31,706 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
The Franciscan Hotel
Garden
Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard View | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Fireplace
Lobby sitting area

5. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
￥31,067
￥35,477 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
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

6. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
￥28,168
￥32,730 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Lobby
Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Garden Area | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Garden Area | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior

7. The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
￥31,466
￥35,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
The Upham Hotel
Courtyard
Courtyard
Lobby
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Terrace/patio

8. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Stroll 10 minutes to Leadbetter Beach from this Santa Barbara inn, where waves beckon and coastal charm awaits.
￥39,136
￥44,615 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
La Playa Inn
Exterior
Interior detail
Marina
Exterior

9. 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.
￥38,474
￥43,861 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Marina Beach Hotel
Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Exterior
Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Exterior
Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Front of property
Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Exterior

10. Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
Laguna
￥24,791
￥40,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Casa Jardin
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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

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

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
￥38,077
￥43,408 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
￥40,589
￥46,350 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Exterior
Interior entrance
Courtyard
Reception

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach
￥46,328
￥52,905 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Inn By The Harbor
Garden
Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Fireplace
Lobby sitting area

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
￥31,067
￥35,477 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Lobby
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Oak Park
￥26,949
￥30,774 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Exterior
Interior detail
Marina
Exterior

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
￥38,474
￥43,861 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Marina Beach Hotel
Free daily continental breakfast
Reception
Property amenity
Front of property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
￥41,884
￥47,830 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)
Children's play area - outdoor

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
￥31,204
￥35,633 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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
￥28,168
￥32,730 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view
Exterior
Luxury Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Suite) | Living room | Flat-screen TV
Front of property - evening/night

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
￥38,538
￥44,022 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Santa Barbara Inn
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Barbara

Lobby sitting area
Dining
Free daily continental breakfast
Outdoor spa tub

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
￥20,865
￥23,787 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Sandpiper Lodge
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Lobby
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Oak Park
￥26,949
￥30,774 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
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
￥28,168
￥32,730 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)
Children's play area - outdoor

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
￥31,204
￥35,633 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Beachside Inn
Exterior
Interior detail
Marina
Exterior

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
￥38,474
￥43,861 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Marina Beach Hotel
Sports facility
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby
Sports facility

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
￥33,720
￥39,659 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Front of property - evening/night
Courtyard
Lobby
Interior

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
￥39,136
￥44,615 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
La Playa Inn
View from property
Free daily continental breakfast
Outdoor spa tub
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
￥38,077
￥43,408 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Garden
Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Fireplace
Lobby sitting area

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
￥31,067
￥35,477 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
￥40,589
￥46,350 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
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4-star beach hotels in Santa Barbara

Reception
Lobby lounge
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Downtown Santa Barbara
￥38,611
￥44,897 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
Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Garden Area | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
￥31,466
￥35,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
The Upham Hotel
Exterior detail
Aerial view
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View (Renovated) | View from room
View from room

The Milo

The Milo
Santa Barbara Beach
￥46,840
￥53,489 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
The Milo
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view
Exterior
Luxury Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Suite) | Living room | Flat-screen TV
Front of property - evening/night

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
￥38,538
￥44,022 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Santa Barbara Inn
Shopping mall
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Lobby

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Downtown Santa Barbara
￥42,379
￥48,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Lobby lounge
Suite, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View (Patio, Upstairs) | View from room
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Exterior

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Santa Barbara Beach
￥35,954
￥40,987 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers
Bar (on property)
Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Canary) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Exterior

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Downtown Santa Barbara
￥64,365
￥81,545 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
Lobby lounge
Reception
Front of property

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
Laguna
￥66,914
￥76,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Reception
Exterior

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Beach
￥40,491
￥53,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Children's play area - outdoor
Bar (on property)
Property amenity
Lobby

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Santa Barbara
￥39,989
￥45,666 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
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 had a great time staying at the Franciscan. The staff, and service was excellent. Amazing location close to the beach. Thank you for making our wedding week special!"
Matthew 4-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
The Franciscan Hotel
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel"
Liam 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Beachside Inn
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and fun updated hotel. "
Marilyn 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Hotel Santa Barbara
The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We absolutely loved this boutique hotel in the middle of Santa Barbara. The location was fantastic - we easily walked to dinner and shops. The property was clean and the room was spacious and comfortable. We loved the beautiful property grounds and enjoyed the breakfast with local coffee and pastries, and the complimentary wine hour in the evenings. The staff was friendly and helpful. The only downside is that there is limited onsite parking and we had to park on the street one night of our three-night stay. However, we were able to find a spot almost right in front of the hotel, so it was no big problem for us, and there was no charge for overnight street parking at that location."
Amanda 3-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
The Upham Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"We love this campus and have stayed there many times."
Ronald 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Room was clean, nicely furnished, with a comfortable bed. Great balcony with table and chairs overlooking the pool, tiki bar, and restaurant outdoor seating."
Lon 3-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Lemon Tree Inn
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room and nice remodel"
Rex 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

10/10 Excellent
"The property is very well- located and very well-appointed. Rooms are fantastic and beautiful with everything you need. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I love staying there!"
denette 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Hotel Californian

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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