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Our top choices for Santa Barbara beach hotels

Free daily continental breakfast
Dining
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor spa tub

1. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
￥17,197
￥19,604 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Sandpiper Lodge
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)
Children's play area - outdoor
Lobby

2. 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.
￥25,055
￥28,612 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Beachside Inn
Reception
Lobby lounge
Front of property
Lobby sitting area

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.
￥35,643
￥41,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hotel Santa Barbara
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | 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
Breakfast area
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

4. 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.
￥23,750
￥28,299 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Front of property
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Room, 1 King Bed, Patio and Jacuzzi Tub | Terrace/patio
Front of property

5. 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.
￥29,023
￥33,143 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Sundeck
Lobby sitting area
Exterior

6. 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.
￥26,625
￥30,405 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Riviera Beach House
Exterior
Lobby
Outdoor pool
Room amenity

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.
￥21,336
￥24,365 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | Exterior
Exterior
Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Exterior
Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Exterior

8. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
Laguna
￥21,842
￥36,524 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets
Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

9. Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
San Roque
￥17,874
￥20,376 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Oasis Inn & Suites
Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)
Exterior
Property entrance
Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels

10. Agave Inn

Agave Inn
East San Roque
￥21,505
￥24,515 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Agave Inn
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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
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)
Children's play area - outdoor
Lobby

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
￥25,055
￥28,612 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Beachside Inn
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio
Breakfast area
Reception

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
￥23,750
￥28,299 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Lobby sitting area
Dining
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor spa tub

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
￥17,197
￥19,604 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Sandpiper Lodge
Room amenity
Lobby
Outdoor pool
Exterior

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
￥21,336
￥24,365 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Fountain
Santa Barbara Suite - 2nd Floor, Stair Access Only | Dining room
Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Santa Barbara Suite - 2nd Floor, Stair Access Only | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
￥27,814
￥31,708 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
The Franciscan Hotel
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
￥37,204
￥42,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Exterior
Interior entrance
Lobby
Reception

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach
￥37,774
￥43,136 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Inn By The Harbor
Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas
Marina

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
￥33,711
￥38,431 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Marina Beach Hotel
Grand Suite | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, refrigerator (on request)
Grand Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes
Grand Suite | Living area | 35-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Front of property

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
￥22,591
￥25,797 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property
Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Outdoor wedding area

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
North State
￥21,649
￥24,722 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Lemon Tree Inn
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Barbara

Lobby sitting area
Dining
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor spa tub

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
￥17,197
￥19,604 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Sandpiper Lodge
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)
Children's play area - outdoor
Lobby

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
￥25,055
￥28,612 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Beachside 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
￥37,204
￥42,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Sports facility
Lobby
Sports facility
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
￥31,870
￥37,502 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Lobby lounge
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Exterior
Suite, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View (Patio, Upstairs) | View from room

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Santa Barbara Beach
￥25,297
￥28,839 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Front of property - evening/night
Courtyard
Courtyard
Interior

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
￥37,204
￥42,413 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
La Playa 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
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (2 Queen Beds) | Living area | 50-inch LED TV with digital channels, Netflix, streaming services

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
￥31,070
￥36,101 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas
Marina

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
￥33,711
￥38,431 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Marina Beach Hotel
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
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Oak Park
￥27,870
￥31,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Garden
Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
￥29,180
￥33,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
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4-star beach hotels in Santa Barbara

Reception
Lobby lounge
Lobby sitting area
ADA King Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Downtown Santa Barbara
￥35,643
￥41,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hotel Santa Barbara
Lobby lounge
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Exterior
Suite, Multiple Beds, Fireplace, Mountain View (Patio, Upstairs) | View from room

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Santa Barbara Beach
￥25,297
￥28,839 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
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
￥31,083
￥35,435 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
The Upham Hotel
Comfort Apartment, 1 King Bed | Exterior
Exclusive Apartment, 1 Queen Bed | Exterior
Premier Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, mini-fridge, microwave, electric kettle
Exterior

Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel
Santa Barbara
￥25,513
￥40,710 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room
Lobby sitting area
Dinner served
Tower Suite | View from room

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
Santa Barbara
￥31,456
￥42,449 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Montecito Inn
Exterior detail
View from room
Reception
Exterior

The Milo

The Milo
Santa Barbara Beach
￥46,182
￥52,738 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Milo
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view
Luxury Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Suite) | Living room | Flat-screen TV
Exterior
Front of property - evening/night

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
￥57,065
￥65,185 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Santa Barbara Inn
Shopping mall
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Point of interest

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Downtown Santa Barbara
￥42,433
￥48,457 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Full Buyout (3 King & 2 Queen Rooms) | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)
Full Buyout (3 King & 2 Queen Rooms) | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, streaming services
The Lotus Suite (1 King Bed) | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, full-size fridge, microwave, oven
Interior entrance

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
Santa Barbara
￥35,439
￥40,468 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
The Craft House Inn
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Reception
Restaurant

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Beach
￥41,205
￥54,100 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Prime location across from beach and walking distance to downtown restaurants, bars and shops. Great value compared to many surrounding properties."
Richard 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Beachside Inn
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Good hotel would go again . Kids loved the outside area"
Dina 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Location was very good. Only a few blocks off the main road, so convenient and less noisy. Room had been renovated and was nice. Good pool. Adequate free breakfast in the morning. Good mattress, pillows a bit big. Nice jacuzzi and I took advantage of the washer & dryer as I had been traveling for 10 days and it was nice to be able to wash a load of laundry."
Lori 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
The Franciscan Hotel
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful property close to the beach. We went for Fourth of July weekend and the property had breakfast and cocktail hour in the evening. Highly recommend it!"
Dina 2-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
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Michael 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
The Milo

The Milo

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing location. Really cute rooms and staff was very friendly"
Zayra 2-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
The Milo
Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent
"It was in a beautiful location surrounded by fig and lemon trees, and having a balcony was really nice"
Merve 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Lemon Tree Inn
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

10/10 Excellent
"Paradise (IYKUK)"
Pierre 1-night trip
Posted 3 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 beachfront 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 Lobero Theater. 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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