The Best Beach Hotels in Santa Barbara, CA from ￥18,909 in 2026

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a toilet. There is a towel rack and a trash bin.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window with a view of palm trees and a balcony.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and a cabinet with a television mounted above.

1. 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.

￥23,836

￥28,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

A bar area with a high ceiling and skylight, wooden flooring, and a bar counter with stools.

A spacious dining area with a central island, round tables, and comfortable seating.

A white building with a central entrance, palm trees, and storefronts on the ground level.

2. 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.

￥35,741

￥41,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, wooden chairs, and a large island. There are multiple dining tables with chairs, a refrigerator, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, lounge chairs, and a palm tree.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a toaster.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

3. Sandpiper Lodge

North State

￥17,260

￥19,675 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a small woven stool, and a large wall clock.

A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a bookshelf.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a large window offering a view of the beach and palm trees.

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a marina with boats and palm trees.

4. 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.

￥25,703

￥29,352 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A glass-enclosed shower with a handheld showerhead and a control panel.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

A white utility shed with a door labeled "AIR MACHINE" next to a dense green hedge.

A narrow hallway with white walls and a wooden floor. There is a door with a window on the left, a light switch on the right, and a ceiling vent.

5. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna

￥19,895

￥34,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A white building with blue awnings and a number '121' sign.

A sunlit patio with a wooden table, seating, and a potted plant.

A modern living room with a white brick wall, a sofa set, a coffee table, wicker chairs, and artwork.

6. Riviera Beach House

Santa Barbara Beach

Soak up the sun near East Beach, just a 13-minute walk away, with beach towels provided for the perfect sandy adventure.

￥28,500

￥32,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A building with a distinctive wavy facade, a decorative archway, and vibrant pink flowers in the foreground.

A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a sink, and patterned floor tiles.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, chair, TV, and a wardrobe.

An outdoor patio with a yellow wall, a red umbrella, and green chairs.

7. Oasis Inn & Suites

San Roque

￥17,752

￥20,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel room with two beds, a red sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

A building with a yellow door, a staircase with a yellow railing, and two white chairs with a blue table.

A small, tiled shower area with a white sink and wooden flooring.

A star-shaped light fixture and a square-shaped light fixture on a wall.

8. Agave Inn

East San Roque

￥23,011

￥26,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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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

A restaurant with wooden floors, wicker chairs, and hanging plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of a balcony with a pool.

A bar area with wooden beams, bar stools, and a bar counter.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a mountain backdrop.

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park

￥27,946

￥31,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a building in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window.

A lush garden with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a small bridge.

A modern hotel room with a red chair, a sofa, a TV, and a wooden ceiling.

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

￥31,852

￥37,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."

A breakfast bar with various food items, beverages, and a coffee machine.

A hot tub area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and palm trees in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a view of palm trees and a marina through the windows.

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

￥37,306

￥42,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A multi-story building with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a covered walkway, and a view of the street.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a potted plant, and a staircase with colorful tiles.

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

￥49,411

￥56,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a pergola with vines, and a view of greenery.

A pathway flanked by lush greenery and palm trees, leading to a building with a tiled roof.

A table with a pitcher, wine glasses, and snacks by a window with a view of palm trees and a building.

Inn By The Harbor

Santa Barbara Beach

￥36,947

￥42,192 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A gated entrance with an arch covered in greenery, a tiled pathway, and a building with a balcony.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of a balcony with palm trees.

Two people seated at a table with a fire pit between them, outdoors in a courtyard with buildings in the background.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, multiple seating options, and a large window with curtains.

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

North State

￥29,260

￥33,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.

A hotel room with a bed, a round table with a pair of sunglasses and a book, a chair with a denim jacket, and a window with white blinds.

An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by white umbrellas and lounge chairs, with palm trees and a tiled deck.

A hotel with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and palm trees.

Marina Beach Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

￥37,148

￥42,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A bright kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view through glass doors to an outdoor patio.

A beachside path with bicycles, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, white cabinetry, wicker furniture, and a large window.

A table with a pitcher of dark liquid, a clear pitcher, and glasses, along with small bowls of pretzels and nuts.

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Santa Barbara Beach

￥34,190

￥39,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A building entrance with a set of stairs leading up to a door marked with the number 128.

A lobby with a wooden floor, two patterned armchairs, a small table, and a wall with three framed pictures.

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach

￥23,836

￥28,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A sunlit balcony with a curved sofa, a small round table, and a potted plant. The balcony features arched windows with a view of palm trees and the sea.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A large, historic building with arched windows and a central tower, surrounded by palm trees.

A spacious room with two sofas facing a glass table, a vase with flowers, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

￥57,811

￥66,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Barbara

An outdoor patio area with stone walls, a fire pit, and seating arrangements.

A modern dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, a television, and a plant.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

A cozy living room with a round coffee table, wooden chairs, a sofa with patterned cushions, and potted plants.

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

￥31,718

￥37,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28