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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of greenery.

1. Casa Castillo

0.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

David

￥28,292

￥44,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A building entrance with a tiled floor, an arched doorway, and large potted plants.

A covered outdoor patio with a checkered floor, seating arrangements, and potted plants.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a spiral staircase, and a kitchen area with stainless steel appliances.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

2. Casa Iglesia

Oak Park, 1.2 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Rich

￥26,015

￥41,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

A modern bedroom with a large window, a bedside table, a chair, and a built-in kitchen area.

A spacious living area with a modern staircase, a dining table, and a sofa.

A star-shaped hanging light fixture in a white-walled room with an arched ceiling.

3. Casa Riviera

Laguna, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Monica

￥25,390

￥40,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A traditional building with a white facade, arched windows, and a balcony with a railing.

A modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, vanity, and a vase of flowers.

A modern entrance with a glass door, a potted plant, and a number '8' on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a grey sofa, and a painting of a wave on the wall.

4. Casa De La Vina

1.1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Jane Hodges

￥28,845

￥44,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel room with two beds, a glass table, and a framed picture on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.

5. Casa Jardin

Laguna, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Yessica

￥24,052

￥39,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "LA PLAYA INN Santa Barbara, California".

A hotel corridor with a view of mountains, a palm tree, and a lantern-lit staircase.

A dining room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave.

A wooden cabinet with a mirror, a trash bin, and a potted plant in a hallway with patterned flooring and a door in the background.

6. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Greer

￥39,146

￥44,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A beige sofa with multiple cushions, a white vase with greenery, and a window with blinds.

A hallway leading to a dining area with a wooden floor, white walls, and a black railing.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.

A staircase leading to a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

7. Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Brynn

￥43,288

￥65,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a small pool.

A hallway with a checkered curtain, a framed artwork, a bench, a potted plant, and a wooden cabinet with handles.

A cozy living room with a bar area, comfortable seating, and a large window with plants.

8. Palihouse Santa Barbara

0.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

sonia

￥62,819

￥71,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

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.

9. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 0.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Marilyn

￥38,129

￥44,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

A hotel reception area with a granite reception desk, black leather chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and a potted orchid.

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 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.

10. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Naomi

￥31,264

￥35,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A small building with a tiled roof surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A dining table set for two with a view of the ocean and hills.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a round table, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a scenic view.

11. El Encanto Santa Barbara

1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Dylan

￥103,332

￥129,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs 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.

12. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

David S

￥22,820

￥26,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of buildings in the background.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear view of the ocean, and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a patterned floor, a large chandelier, and a chess table.

A lobby with a central seating area, a patterned floor, and a decorative ceiling.

13. Hotel Californian

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

denette

￥85,895

￥109,917 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A coastal road leading to a pier with a view of the ocean and beach.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a blue chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

A spacious indoor area with large windows, wooden benches, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a school bus parked nearby.

14. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Lower State, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Prahlad

￥19,057

￥21,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

A lobby with a wooden floor, two patterned armchairs, a small table, and a wall with three framed pictures.

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 building entrance with a set of stairs leading up to a door marked with the number 128.

15. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Julia

￥21,330

￥25,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by lush tropical plants.

A beach with a calm sea, a crescent moon, and palm trees in the distance.

A street with a pedestrian crossing, palm trees, and a building with a tiled roof.

A building with a sign reading "26 EAST HAY".

16. Haley Hotel

Lower State, 1.1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Diana

￥27,215

￥32,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A spacious, modern lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area, and a reception desk.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a dining table, and a bookshelf.

A spacious lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering views of the outdoor area.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Erica

￥42,868

￥48,869 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a pool.

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

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a railing with artwork.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

18. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Downtown Santa Barbara, 0.4 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Paul

￥55,617

￥71,558 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, a stainless steel range hood, and a built-in oven.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a grey armchair, and a wooden floor.

A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

19. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

East Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Edie

￥25,774

￥29,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern living room with a white desk, a computer, a sofa, and a fireplace.

A balcony with wicker furniture and a view of mountains and houses.

A bright, sunlit room with large windows, white furniture, and a checkered floor.

A two-story house with large windows, a front porch, and a well-maintained garden.

20. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Elliott

￥23,772

￥27,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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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 Iglesia	9.8 Exceptional 59 reviews	View
Casa Riviera	9.8 Exceptional 296 reviews	View
Casa De La Vina	9.8 Exceptional 208 reviews	View
Casa Jardin	9.6 Exceptional 300 reviews	View

Top Santa Barbara Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"I slept like a baby in a very long time."

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location with a very positive and helpful staff. There are many small touches around the property and in the room that show they care about the experience guests have there"

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"Great location to walk all over Santa Barbara. Garden and pool area inviting. Generous staff. Good vibe for Santa Barbara getaway."

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Todo estuvo muy bien ! Con gusto volveremos"

The Milo

10/10 Excellent

"Upscale, beachfront boutique hotel. Offers a blend of Spanish colonial architecture and coastal aesthetic. Walkable to restaurants and Stearns Wharf. Friendly and accommodating staff. We loved our stay and plan to return!"

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were updated with modern baths, large patios, very roomy. Excellent buffet breakfast and afternoon wine and cheese. Be careful with Expedias price quotes though, total is NOT total."

Casa Riviera

10/10 Excellent

"Room had a clean esthetic warm & cozy vibe to it, so cute I loved it. Process was simple I appreciated the independence, it was like my own personal unit with garage included. Will be returning!"

Palihouse Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"This is my new favorite place to stay in Santa Barbara. The decor is outstanding, the rooms quiet, the pool a nice size, the staff helpful, the location perfect to walk to downtown destinations. They even have bikes which I rode to the bike path that goes along the beach. The parking is very convenient downstairs."

The Presidio

10/10 Excellent

"Location, clean. No amenities. No coffee. That was ok for me. Room had half fridge. I brought utensils so I could cut up fruit. Glad I did. I would stay here again."

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Santa Barbara County Courthouse

9.2/10 (1,499 reviews)

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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)

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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 350 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 350 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, Santa Barbara Bowl, and Granada Theatre 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 Iglesia

3. Casa Riviera

4. Casa De La Vina

5. Casa Jardin

6. La Playa Inn

7. Casa Yano by The Beach

8. Palihouse Santa Barbara

9. Hotel Santa Barbara

10. The Franciscan Hotel

11. El Encanto Santa Barbara

12. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

13. Hotel Californian

14. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

15. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

16. Haley Hotel

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

18. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

19. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

20. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

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Top Santa Barbara Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

The Franciscan Hotel

Inn By The Harbor

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

The Milo

Beachside Inn

Casa Riviera

Palihouse Santa Barbara

The Presidio

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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