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Superior Apartment | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, microwave, electric kettle, highchair

Superior Apartment | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu

1. Casa Castillo

0.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

David

￥29,234

￥44,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Front of property

2. Casa Jardin

Laguna, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Yessica

￥23,338

￥38,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Superior Loft, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

Superior Loft, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe

3. Casa Iglesia

Oak Park, 1.2 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Rich

￥27,708

￥43,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas

4. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 1.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Amy

￥33,133

￥37,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Comfort Apartment, 1 King Bed | Exterior

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, towels

Exclusive Apartment, 1 Queen Bed | Exterior

5. Casa De La Vina

1.1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Richard

￥29,405

￥45,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

6. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 0.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Mark

￥35,467

￥41,240 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Interior

Executive Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Mountain View | Interior

7. Casa Riviera

Laguna, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Monica

￥32,672

￥48,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

8. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Greer

￥37,018

￥42,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Deluxe Apartment | Living room | 65-inch Smart TV with digital channels

9. Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Brynn

￥36,527

￥57,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Superior Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (The Grand Studio Double) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Apartment, 1 King Bed, Balcony (El Apartamento) | Courtyard view

10. Palihouse Santa Barbara

0.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

sonia

￥62,440

￥71,303 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

11. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 1.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Richard

￥32,625

￥37,192 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Santa Barbara Suite - 2nd Floor, Stair Access Only | Dining room

12. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Naomi

￥28,544

￥32,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Garden Area | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

13. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

JONATHAN CHARLES

￥33,780

￥38,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

14. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Liad

￥38,855

￥44,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

15. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Julia

￥23,278

￥27,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Couples treatment rooms, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy

16. Hotel Californian

The Funk Zone, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Tricia

￥97,563

￥122,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

17. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 1.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Rosslyn

￥24,088

￥27,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

18. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Patty

￥26,857

￥30,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

19. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Lower State, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Prahlad

￥17,842

￥20,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

20. Haley Hotel

Lower State, 1.1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Diana

￥22,555

￥27,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Casa Castillo	10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Casa Jardin	9.8 Exceptional 301 reviews	View
Casa Iglesia	9.8 Exceptional 60 reviews	View
Marina Beach Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,177 reviews	View
Casa De La Vina	9.8 Exceptional 210 reviews	View

Top Santa Barbara Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

La Playa Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Could use wine and cheese of an evening, always nice to meet people!! Had a very pleasant stay!!"

The Upham Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel. Loved staying here for a long weekend"

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, updated, convenient, bikes complimentary and breakfast. Kitchenette is super helpful as well as utensils, and a heating plate. Have only good things to say. About a block from the ocean and super close to state st."

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"The room was clean for the most part but I did find hair in the shower and some stains on a towel. There was also a large crack on the shower wall but overall everything seemed clean. I did wipe down surfaces on my own to double check. I did think the TV was a bit odd as it lists Netflix, YouTube and Chromecast but upon asking Front Desk they said they are not accessible. Not a huge deal but just odd. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful though and the AC was fantastic during the heat wave."

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Near the beach Quaint Happy hour 4:30-6:30"

The Milo

8/10 Good

"The hotel has an amazing history, great location, cool amenities. The rooms are in need of some maintenance, the pool deck could use a good pressure washing of the loose gravel, but overall it was a fun trip."

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very helpful, and the hotel was located very close to ocean and convenient for all nice places"

Lavender Inn by the Sea

10/10 Excellent

"Easy and fast check in/out Facility was clean Common area/lawn seatings were appropriately clean Had a great stay!"

Other attractions near Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

9.2/10 (1,499 reviews)

See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

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Granada Theatre

10.0/10 (7 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Granada Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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La Arcada

You can search for that perfect souvenir at La Arcada during your visit to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Hill-Carrillo Adobe

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Santa Barbara with a visit to Hill-Carrillo Adobe. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Santa Barbara Public Market

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Santa Barbara Public Market during your stay in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.

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Arlington Theater

9.0/10 (71 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at Arlington Theater, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.

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Arts and Culture Center

Enjoy an outing to Arts and Culture Center during your stay in Santa Barbara. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Barbara Museum of Art?

Santa Barbara Museum of Art is located in a historic area of Santa Barbara known for its beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 351 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Santa Barbara Museum of Art?

Adjacent to Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel Santa Barbara and The Upham Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Barbara Museum of Art?

Expedia has 351 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Barbara Museum of Art, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Santa Barbara Museum of Art?

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What can I see and do near Santa Barbara Museum of Art?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, Presidio Santa Barbara, or El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. Explore notable local landmarks like Mission Santa Barbara, Hill-Carrillo Adobe, and Casa de la Guerra. You can watch performances at Arlington Theater, Lobero Theater, and Santa Barbara Bowl if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Santa Barbara Museum of Art hotels

1. Casa Castillo

2. Casa Jardin

3. Casa Iglesia

4. Marina Beach Hotel

5. Casa De La Vina

6. Hotel Santa Barbara

7. Casa Riviera

8. La Playa Inn

9. Casa Yano by The Beach

10. Palihouse Santa Barbara

11. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

12. The Franciscan Hotel

13. The Upham Hotel

14. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

15. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

16. Hotel Californian

17. Beachside Inn

18. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

19. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

20. Haley Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Top Santa Barbara Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

La Playa Inn

The Upham Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

The Milo

Inn By The Harbor

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Other attractions near Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

Granada Theatre

La Arcada

Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum

Hill-Carrillo Adobe

Santa Barbara Public Market

Arlington Theater

Arts and Culture Center

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