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Our top choices for Santa Barbara beach hotels

Lobby sitting area
Children's play area - outdoor
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)
Lobby

1. 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.
￥26,750
￥30,547 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Beachside Inn
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Lobby sitting area

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.
￥34,947
￥40,637 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Hotel Santa Barbara
Free daily continental breakfast
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor spa tub
Dining

3. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
￥17,651
￥20,123 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Sandpiper Lodge
Front of property
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Reception
Room, 1 King Bed, Patio and Jacuzzi Tub | Terrace/patio

4. 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.
￥24,838
￥28,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Breakfast area
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | 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

5. 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.
￥24,610
￥29,261 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Room amenity

6. 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.
￥22,231
￥25,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Property grounds
Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

7. Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
San Roque
￥17,407
￥19,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Oasis Inn & Suites
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Sundeck

8. 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.
￥27,947
￥31,914 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Riviera Beach House
Courtyard
Courtyard
Building design
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Terrace/patio

9. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Stroll 10 minutes to Leadbetter Beach from this Santa Barbara inn, where waves beckon and coastal charm awaits.
￥37,926
￥43,235 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
La Playa Inn
Exterior
Exterior
Interior detail
Marina

10. 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.
￥33,176
￥37,821 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Marina Beach 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

Lobby sitting area
Children's play area - outdoor
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)
Lobby

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
￥26,750
￥30,547 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Beachside Inn
Lobby sitting area
Free daily continental breakfast
Outdoor spa tub
Dining

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
￥17,651
￥20,123 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Sandpiper Lodge
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Breakfast area
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
￥24,610
￥29,261 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Front of property
Property grounds
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
￥14,666
￥21,559 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Ala Mar by the Sea
Room amenity
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Exterior

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
￥22,231
￥25,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Courtyard
Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets
Property grounds
Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, mini-fridge, microwave

Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
San Roque
￥17,407
￥19,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Oasis Inn & Suites
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
North State
￥18,766
￥21,431 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Lemon Tree Inn
Exterior
Exterior
Interior detail
Marina

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
￥33,176
￥37,821 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Marina Beach Hotel
Free daily continental breakfast
Reception
Reception
Property amenity

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
￥35,780
￥40,859 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Grand Suite | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, refrigerator (on request)
Grand Suite | Living area | 35-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
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
￥22,232
￥25,389 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Barbara

Sports facility
Sports facility
Lobby
Lobby

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
￥32,677
￥38,432 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
View from property
Reception
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
￥35,301
￥40,243 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
West Beach Inn, a Coast 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
Exterior
Lobby

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Oak Park
￥27,427
￥31,321 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Exterior
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (2 Queen Beds) | 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
Exterior

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
￥28,346
￥32,936 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Garden
Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby sitting area
Fireplace

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
￥30,106
￥34,380 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
￥38,121
￥43,532 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Front of property - evening/night
Courtyard
Courtyard
Interior

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
￥37,926
￥43,235 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
La Playa Inn
Exterior
Reception
Lobby
Courtyard

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach
￥35,232
￥40,233 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Inn By The Harbor
Lobby sitting area
Children's play area - outdoor
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)
Lobby

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
￥26,750
￥30,547 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Beachside Inn
Exterior
Exterior
Interior detail
Marina

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
￥33,176
￥37,821 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Marina Beach Hotel
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4-star beach hotels in Santa Barbara

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

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Downtown Santa Barbara
￥34,947
￥40,637 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Hotel Santa Barbara
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Luxury Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (Upstairs with 1 King Bed& 2 Twin Beds) | View from room

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Santa Barbara Beach
￥25,098
￥28,612 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room
Tower Suite | View from room
Lobby sitting area
Dinner served

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
Santa Barbara
￥26,053
￥36,184 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Montecito Inn
Comfort Apartment, 1 King Bed | Exterior
Exterior
Exclusive Apartment, 1 Queen Bed | Exterior
Premier Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, mini-fridge, microwave, electric kettle

Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
Santa Barbara
￥28,902
￥44,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Casa De La Vina
Exterior detail
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View (Renovated) | View from room
Exterior
Reception

The Milo

The Milo
Santa Barbara Beach
￥45,449
￥51,900 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
The Milo
Lobby
Exterior
Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Garden Area | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
￥31,199
￥35,567 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Upham Hotel
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
￥55,001
￥62,827 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Santa Barbara Inn
Terrace/patio
Reception
Exterior
Restaurant

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Beach
￥35,301
￥47,248 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Shopping mall
Exterior
Point of interest
Bar (on property)

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Downtown Santa Barbara
￥41,049
￥46,877 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers
Interior
Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Canary) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Bar (on property)

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Downtown Santa Barbara
￥53,882
￥69,325 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
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Top Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Everything well done"
Louis 3-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Sandpiper Lodge
Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

8/10 Good
"Lovely courtyard. The staff was professional, kind, and helpful. Some areas needed cosmetic attention. Walls repainted, replace old used furniture Newer carpets. Loved the bedding and pillows"
Janita 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Lemon Tree Inn
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Quiet. Friendly staff, great location, terrific breakfast."
Bob 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
The Franciscan Hotel
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good
"Clean room and property. Excellent location"
Kurt 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent service and great staff."
Thanh 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

10/10 Excellent
"Great, clean room and staff very friendly1"
Thomas 2-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Hotel Californian
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

8/10 Good
"It was OK"
Diana 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Beachside Inn
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

8/10 Good
"Spruced up motor court motel probably from the 1950s. Comfy bed. Nice pool. Parking lot filled up, get in early! Ok breakfast. AC worked well. Room had a little outdoor seating area. Cute, retro motel."
Patrick 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Such a beautiful place. We stayed here for one night and definitely will come back again."
WENHUAN 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
La Playa Inn

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 beach 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 Presidio Santa Barbara. 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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