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Our top choices for Santa Barbara beach hotels

1. 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.
¥23,524
¥26,817 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Marina Beach Hotel

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.
¥23,646
¥27,002 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Beachside Inn

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.
¥37,984
¥44,168 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hotel Santa Barbara

4. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Beach retreat a stroll away from West Beach, with pool oasis and complimentary towels.
¥22,286
¥25,406 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
The Franciscan Hotel

5. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
Laguna
¥17,069
¥31,084 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

6. 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.
¥20,634
¥24,737 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

7. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
¥26,535
¥31,303 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

8. 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.
¥25,650
¥29,241 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Harbor House Inn

9. Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Relax steps from the shoreline with free bikes and a warm pool at this beach lover's retreat.
¥35,419
¥40,447 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Inn By The Harbor

10. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Unwind by the shore with a short stroll to Leadbetter Beach, plus complimentary bikes to explore Santa Barbara's coastline.
¥30,535
¥34,810 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
West Beach Inn, a Coast 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
¥30,535
¥34,810 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
¥32,880
¥37,547 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
¥20,634
¥24,737 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach
¥35,419
¥40,447 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Inn By The Harbor

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
¥27,114
¥30,963 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
¥22,286
¥25,406 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
The Franciscan Hotel

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
¥29,118
¥33,250 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
¥23,646
¥27,002 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Beachside Inn

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
¥30,135
¥35,015 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
¥44,668
¥50,922 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Harbor View Inn
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Barbara

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
¥23,524
¥26,817 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Marina Beach Hotel

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
¥23,646
¥27,002 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Beachside Inn

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
¥17,646
¥20,117 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Sandpiper Lodge

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
¥26,535
¥31,303 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
¥30,535
¥34,810 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach
¥35,419
¥40,447 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Inn By The Harbor

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
¥30,135
¥35,015 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
¥31,081
¥35,432 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
La Playa Inn

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
¥27,114
¥30,963 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
¥32,880
¥37,547 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
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4-star beach hotels in Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Downtown Santa Barbara
¥37,984
¥44,168 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Downtown Santa Barbara
¥33,316
¥38,046 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
¥42,124
¥48,118 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Santa Barbara Inn

The Milo

The Milo
Santa Barbara Beach
¥38,088
¥43,493 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
The Milo

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Downtown Santa Barbara
¥52,395
¥67,752 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
¥38,214
¥43,565 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
The Upham Hotel

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
Laguna
¥61,125
¥69,802 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Palihouse Santa Barbara

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Beach
¥35,836
¥47,962 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
¥24,014
¥39,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
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
¥39,809
¥51,714 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
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Top Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Right on State Street. Easy parking. Friendly staff."
Eric 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Hotel Santa Barbara
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8/10 Good
"Room had spider webs in corner of ceiling. Our coffee pot didn’t work. These issues were taken care of once we notified front desk personnel. The grounds and pool area were nice and well kept. Front desk workers had little to no customer care skills. I should not feel like I need a favor when asking them to handle issues with my room. The woman working the morning continental breakfast was very polite, helpful, and a bright spot in our visit."
Simon 2-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent
"The breakfast could be better. Just scrambled eggs and potatoes would be nice."
Dechu 2-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Inn By The Harbor
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Cute 60’s motif, very clean room with ample and easy parking. 1 block from the beach and most attractions."
Karen 2-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Older obviously, but clean and very cute! Would absolutely stay again!"
Kelley 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Sandpiper Lodge
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean extra large room with two queen size beds. Ground floor. Parking was right outside our room. The hot tub in the pool were great. Within walking distance of the pier and the marina which both have great restaurants."
Stephen 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

8/10 Good
"It is in a perfect walkable location in SB. We picked it because they allow dogs and the room is actually perfect to have dogs! Little kitchen, which makes feeding them easy. Also spacious! We brought a Great Dane and there was plenty of room :) Bed was pretty comfy and room has AC and a nice bathroom. The only thing I didn’t love was the noise. You can hear the people above you, but a sound machine helps! Honestly despite the noise, would stay here again ;)"
chantal 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Franciscan 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?
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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