The Best Beach Hotels in Santa Barbara, CA from ￥21,549 in 2026

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

A room with a wooden floor, two brown armchairs, a round table with a book and a plant, a framed painting on the wall, and a wooden door with intricate carvings.

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

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

1. 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.

￥38,366

￥44,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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 kitchen with a central island, wooden flooring, and a dining area with orange chairs and a table.

2. 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.

￥20,615

￥24,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A coastal view with a beach, palm trees, and a white building with a red roof.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a road with cars and palm trees.

A room with a glass table, wicker chairs, a bed, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.

3. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

￥42,092

￥48,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A door with a glass panel reflecting a building and a number '1' on the wall.

A parking lot with white buildings and trees in the background.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a toilet.

4. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna

￥18,893

￥33,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and clear skies.

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

5. 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.

￥26,936

￥30,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a sign that reads "Castillo Inn."

A living room with a TV, a painting, and a red chair with a patterned pillow.

A hotel reception desk with a computer monitor, a newspaper, and a sign stating "NO PETS - NO CHECKS - NO LATE CHECK-OUTS".

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a patio area with a yellow fence and a table with chairs.

6. 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.

￥23,588

￥26,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A beach view with palm trees and a clear sky.

Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two surfboards, a 'Welcome' sign, and an orange sofa.

A motel sign with a large number '6' and the word 'Motel' on a wooden board.

7. 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.

￥18,870

￥21,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A modern living room with a marble reception desk, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.

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.

8. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

￥29,873

￥35,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Beach hotels with pools in Santa Barbara

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

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.

A reception desk with a wooden wall and a sign that reads "West Beach Inn".

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

￥38,952

￥44,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

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

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

￥40,060

￥45,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with chairs and a table, a sofa, and a fireplace.

Inn By The Harbor

Santa Barbara Beach

￥38,398

￥43,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

￥20,615

￥24,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, patterned chairs, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

North State

￥27,388

￥31,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.

An aerial view of a rectangular swimming pool surrounded by white lounge chairs and umbrellas, with palm trees and a tiled roof in the background.

A dining area with a wooden table, grey chairs, a black floor lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a kitchen in the background with white cabinets and a television mounted on the wall.

The Franciscan Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

￥21,940

￥25,012 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

A hotel with a red roof, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.

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

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Santa Barbara Beach

￥35,347

￥40,365 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, a beach view, and a well-maintained lawn.

A seaside patio with wicker chairs, a view of the marina, and palm trees.

A waterfront hotel with a reflective pool, a pedestrian bridge, and a view of mountains in the background.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with two armchairs and a small table, a patterned wall, and a wooden floor.

Harbor View Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

￥49,076

￥55,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A white building with a sign reading "Mason Beach Inn" and a balcony with a railing.

A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned armchair.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a framed quote on the wall, and a large potted plant.

A covered outdoor area with a pergola, steps leading to a door labeled "Office," and lush greenery including large plants and flowering bushes.

Mason Beach Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

￥41,176

￥47,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 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.

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

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

￥42,092

￥48,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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