The Best Beach Hotels in Santa Barbara, CA from ￥18,925 in 2026

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

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.

1. 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.

￥24,372

￥29,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

A spacious dining area with a central island, round tables, and comfortable seating.

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

2. 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.

￥35,959

￥41,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, wooden chairs, and a large island. There are multiple dining tables with chairs, a refrigerator, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a toaster.

A spacious living room with a round wooden coffee table, two blue armchairs, and a patterned armchair.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, lounge chairs, and a palm tree.

3. Sandpiper Lodge

North State

￥17,260

￥19,675 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a small woven stool, and a large wall clock.

A marina with parked cars and boats, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a bookshelf.

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a marina with boats and palm trees.

4. 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.

￥25,860

￥29,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A glass-enclosed shower with a handheld showerhead and a control panel.

A narrow hallway with white walls and a wooden floor. There is a door with a window on the left, a light switch on the right, and a ceiling vent.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a sink.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

5. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna

￥19,813

￥34,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a dining area, featuring a large sofa, a coffee table, and wicker chairs.

A white building with blue awnings and a number '121' sign.

A modern living room with a white brick wall, a sofa set, a coffee table, wicker chairs, and artwork.

6. 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.

￥28,649

￥32,715 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A building with a distinctive wavy facade, a decorative archway, and vibrant pink flowers in the foreground.

A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a sink, and patterned floor tiles.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, chair, TV, and a wardrobe.

An outdoor patio with a yellow wall, a red umbrella, and green chairs.

7. Oasis Inn & Suites

San Roque

￥17,191

￥19,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A hotel room with two beds, a red sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

A star-shaped light fixture and a square-shaped light fixture on a wall.

A covered balcony with a blue carpet, white armchair, and two chairs.

A small, tiled shower area with a white sink and wooden flooring.

8. Agave Inn

East San Roque

￥23,296

￥26,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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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

A restaurant with wooden floors, wicker chairs, and hanging plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of a balcony with a pool.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a mountain backdrop.

A spacious living area with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase.

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park

￥27,971

￥31,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a building in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window.

A modern hotel room with a red chair, a sofa, a TV, and a wooden ceiling.

A lush garden with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a small bridge.

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

￥31,345

￥36,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A breakfast bar with various food items, beverages, and a coffee machine.

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

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.

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

￥37,339

￥42,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a bench. There are two doors leading to a balcony, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

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

￥42,177

￥48,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

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

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

A pathway flanked by lush greenery and palm trees, leading to a building with a tiled roof.

Inn By The Harbor

Santa Barbara Beach

￥36,030

￥41,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 spacious living room with a fireplace, multiple seating options, and a large window with curtains.

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

North State

￥29,438

￥33,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.

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

An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by white umbrellas and lounge chairs, with palm trees and a tiled deck.

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

Marina Beach Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

￥37,341

￥42,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A spacious living area with a fireplace, white cabinetry, wicker furniture, and a large window.

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Santa Barbara Beach

￥33,675

￥38,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

￥24,372

￥29,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

￥55,196

￥63,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Barbara

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

A cozy living room with a round coffee table, wooden chairs, a sofa with patterned cushions, and potted plants.

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.

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

￥32,153

￥37,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28