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Our top choices for Santa Barbara beach hotels

1. 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.
¥24,499
¥29,163 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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.
¥36,069
¥41,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Hotel Santa Barbara

3. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
¥17,402
¥19,837 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Sandpiper Lodge

4. 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.
¥28,084
¥32,071 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Beachside Inn

5. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
Laguna
¥18,945
¥33,360 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

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.
¥28,736
¥32,816 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Riviera Beach House

7. Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
San Roque
¥17,281
¥19,700 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Oasis Inn & Suites

8. Agave Inn

Agave Inn
East San Roque
¥21,931
¥25,001 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Agave Inn

9. 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.
¥21,588
¥24,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

10. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
North State
¥15,579
¥19,023 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
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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

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Oak Park
¥28,116
¥32,108 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
¥31,440
¥36,533 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
¥36,298
¥41,380 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
¥42,305
¥48,310 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach
¥36,139
¥41,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Inn By The Harbor

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
¥29,528
¥33,720 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
¥35,955
¥40,988 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Marina Beach Hotel

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
¥34,889
¥39,841 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
¥24,499
¥29,163 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
¥55,196
¥63,051 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Santa Barbara Inn
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
¥30,269
¥35,646 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
¥31,440
¥36,533 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Oak Park
¥28,116
¥32,108 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
¥36,298
¥41,380 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
¥37,647
¥42,918 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
La Playa Inn

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach
¥36,139
¥41,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Inn By The Harbor

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
¥29,528
¥33,720 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
¥42,305
¥48,310 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
¥35,955
¥40,988 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Marina Beach Hotel

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
¥34,889
¥39,841 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Lavender Inn by the Sea
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4-star beach hotels in Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Downtown Santa Barbara
¥36,069
¥41,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Hotel Santa Barbara

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
¥31,453
¥35,857 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
The Upham Hotel

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
¥55,196
¥63,051 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Santa Barbara Inn

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Downtown Santa Barbara
¥37,713
¥43,066 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Milo

The Milo
Santa Barbara Beach
¥46,733
¥53,367 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Milo

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Downtown Santa Barbara
¥55,236
¥71,068 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
Laguna
¥66,675
¥76,140 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Palihouse Santa Barbara

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Beach
¥38,997
¥51,664 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Santa Barbara Beach
¥41,751
¥54,012 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Santa Barbara Beach
¥23,217
¥26,468 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
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Top Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Worth the price of the room. It was walking distance from the restaurant we checking out"
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Sandpiper Lodge
Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Nice little hotel for a great price. Loved that it had its own balcony. Probably only very minor negative was a lamp that was not plugged in because the cord did not reach. (suggest either get an extension cord or remove lamp.) and was hard to see controls for temp on the fridge. Did not use the pool but it looked nice."
Carole or Thomas 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Lemon Tree Inn
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel. We always stay here."
Simon 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Beachside Inn
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"I was thoroughly impressed with the cleanliness, the design, the professional, friendly staff. Everything was just amazing could not be happier."
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Hotel Santa Barbara
La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Only a block or so from the beach and restaurants. Complimentary breakfast on the a cute courtyard patio. A tremendous value for the cost."
Jason 2-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
La Playa Inn
The Milo

The Milo

10/10 Excellent
"Great location."
Greg 3-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
The Milo
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Such a great location to the sea front and to Stearns Wharf. The staff were also really friendly and the room was great. I will say though if you have super thick/long hair like I do, the showers will take longer as the water pressure isn’t very strong (just my opinion though.) For men and for women who have short hair, you’ll be absolutely fine! The shower cleanliness and amenities itself were great."
Kris 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent
"It had everything we needed."
Robin 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Room was clean and ready and staff was very friendly"
chris 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

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 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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