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Our top choices for Santa Barbara beach hotels

Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Children's play area - outdoor
View from room

1. Beachside Inn

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.
￥27,034
￥30,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Beachside Inn
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.
￥34,902
￥40,584 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hotel Santa Barbara
Breakfast area
Outdoor spa tub
Lobby sitting area
Dining

3. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
￥17,562
￥20,021 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Sandpiper Lodge
Front of property
Reception
Bathroom
Room, 1 King Bed, Patio and Jacuzzi Tub | Terrace/patio

4. 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.
￥25,474
￥29,090 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)
Breakfast area
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

5. 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.
￥24,485
￥29,113 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Lobby
Exterior

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.
￥22,118
￥25,258 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Property grounds
Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen
Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom
Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom

7. Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
San Roque
￥17,319
￥19,744 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Oasis Inn & Suites
Room
Sundeck
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area

8. Riviera Beach House

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.
￥27,805
￥31,751 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Riviera Beach House
Courtyard
Building design
Courtyard
Lobby

9. 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.
￥37,734
￥43,017 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
La Playa Inn
Exterior
Exterior
Marina
Interior detail

10. 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.
￥33,009
￥37,630 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Marina Beach 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

Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Children's play area - outdoor
View from room

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
￥27,034
￥30,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Beachside Inn
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor spa tub
Breakfast area
Dining

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
￥17,562
￥20,021 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Sandpiper Lodge
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)
Breakfast area
Reception
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
￥24,485
￥29,113 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Front of property
Exterior
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
￥14,431
￥21,263 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Ala Mar by the Sea
Room amenity
Outdoor pool
Lobby
Exterior

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
￥22,118
￥25,258 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Courtyard
Double Queen, Disability Accessible
Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen
Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
San Roque
￥17,319
￥19,744 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Oasis Inn & Suites
Front of property
Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio
Dining
Outdoor wedding area

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
North State
￥18,671
￥21,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Lemon Tree Inn
Exterior
Exterior
Marina
Interior detail

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
￥33,009
￥37,630 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Marina Beach Hotel
Breakfast area
Reception
Reception
Property amenity

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
￥35,598
￥40,652 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Grand Suite | Private kitchen
Front of property
Grand Suite | Living area
Grand Suite

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
￥22,734
￥25,961 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Barbara

Sports facility
Lobby
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Sports facility

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
￥32,677
￥38,432 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
View from property
Reception
Room
Outdoor spa tub

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
￥35,123
￥40,041 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Breakfast area
Restaurant
Lobby
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Oak Park
￥27,288
￥31,161 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Exterior
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (2 Queen Beds)
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (2 Queen Beds) | Living area
Exterior

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
￥28,203
￥32,770 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Garden
Lobby sitting area
Room
Lobby sitting area

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
￥29,952
￥34,204 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
￥37,929
￥43,313 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Front of property - evening/night
Courtyard
Courtyard
Lobby

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
￥37,734
￥43,017 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
La Playa Inn
Exterior
Lobby
Reception
Interior entrance

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach
￥35,054
￥40,030 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Inn By The Harbor
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Children's play area - outdoor
View from room

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
￥27,034
￥30,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Beachside Inn
Exterior
Exterior
Marina
Interior detail

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
￥33,009
￥37,630 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Marina Beach Hotel
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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
￥34,902
￥40,584 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hotel Santa Barbara
Lobby lounge
Suite, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View (Patio, Upstairs) | View from room
Exterior
Luxury Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (Upstairs with 1 King Bed& 2 Twin Beds) | View from room

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Santa Barbara Beach
￥24,971
￥28,467 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room
Tower Suite | View from room
Lobby
Lobby sitting area

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
Santa Barbara
￥25,922
￥36,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Montecito Inn
Comfort Apartment, 1 King Bed | Exterior
Exterior
Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Bathroom
Exclusive Apartment, 1 Queen Bed | Exterior

Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
Santa Barbara
￥29,295
￥44,779 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Casa De La Vina
Exterior detail
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View (Renovated) | View from room
View from room
Reception

The Milo

The Milo
Santa Barbara Beach
￥45,220
￥51,640 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Milo
Lobby
Exterior
Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Garden Area
Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Garden Area

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
￥31,042
￥35,388 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Upham Hotel
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view
Front of property - evening/night
Lobby
Luxury Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Suite) | Living room

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
￥52,420
￥59,879 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Santa Barbara Inn
Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Sports facility
Exterior

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Beach
￥35,123
￥47,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Shopping mall
Point of interest
Bar (on property)
Lobby

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Downtown Santa Barbara
￥40,842
￥46,640 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Pool
Exterior
Interior
Bar (on property)

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Downtown Santa Barbara
￥53,882
￥69,325 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
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Top Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The room was a double, it was very spacious. Clean. The sheets smelled wonderful. The pool was great. All kinds of sitting around it. The parking would be the only thing, but even that was ok. The elevator was across the place from our room, and the disabled parking was limited. My sister who was with me isn't very mobile, but she managed. I would definitely stay here again!"
Kelly 3-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Lemon Tree Inn
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent
"Stay was very peaceful. Staff sre very friendly. Very queit neighborhood. College is right up the street. Walking distance from the marina, beach, pier, and restaurants. 1/2 mile from downtown Santa Barbara, Paseo Nuevo shops, State street."
Noe 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Inn By The Harbor
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good
"Accommodations were okay. Nice location to pier and marina, A bit expensive but location will demand those kind of prices."
William 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Very convenient location. Room is large and comfortable. Affordable."
Tianyi 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean rooms, very kind stuff, nice Pool and yakuzie"
Lara 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
The Franciscan Hotel
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent service and great staff."
Thanh 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

10/10 Excellent
"Great, clean room and staff very friendly1"
Thomas 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Californian
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

8/10 Good
"It was OK"
Diana 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Beachside Inn
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

8/10 Good
"Spruced up motor court motel probably from the 1950s. Comfy bed. Nice pool. Parking lot filled up, get in early! Ok breakfast. AC worked well. Room had a little outdoor seating area. Cute, retro motel."
Patrick 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

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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