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

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

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

￥36,179

￥52,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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 door with a glass panel reflecting a building and a number '1' on the wall.

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

2. Casa Jardin

Laguna, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Yessica

￥23,723

￥38,427 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

A balcony with potted plants, a hanging lantern, and a view of mountains.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a spiral staircase leading to an upper level.

3. Casa Iglesia

Oak Park, 1.2 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Rich

￥27,018

￥42,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a round table with a pair of sunglasses and a book, a chair with a denim jacket, and a window with white blinds.

4. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 1.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Amy

￥33,009

￥37,630 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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.

5. Casa De La Vina

1.1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Richard

￥29,295

￥44,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A coastal house with a red roof, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain backdrop.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small round table, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A coastal road with palm trees, a beach, and a parking lot with vehicles.

A bathroom with white tiled walls, a showerhead, and a shelf with toiletries.

6. Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 1.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Katrin

￥32,246

￥36,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 hallway leading to a living area with a sofa, a small table, and a view of greenery outside.

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

7. Casa Riviera

Laguna, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Antoinette

￥33,548

￥49,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

8. Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Jacob

￥45,330

￥67,436 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

A corridor with a central staircase, outdoor seating, and lanterns.

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.

9. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Greer

￥37,734

￥43,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 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.

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

10. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 0.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Veronica

￥34,902

￥40,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

A dining area with a wooden table, grey chairs, a black floor lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

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.

11. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Bob

￥31,934

￥36,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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.

A hot tub area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and palm trees in the background.

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

12. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 1.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Amanda

￥35,123

￥40,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

13. Palihouse Santa Barbara

0.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Demey

￥61,756

￥70,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A white building with a sign reading "Mason Beach Inn" and a balcony with a railing.

A covered outdoor area with a pergola, steps leading to a door labeled "Office," and lush greenery including large plants and flowering bushes.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with arches and palm trees.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a framed quote on the wall, and a large potted plant.

14. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 1.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Rachita

￥37,903

￥44,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

￥24,485

￥29,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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.

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

16. Hotel Californian

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

Tricia

￥88,940

￥112,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a sign that reads "Castillo Inn."

A hotel reception desk with a computer monitor, a newspaper, and a sign stating "NO PETS - NO CHECKS - NO LATE CHECK-OUTS".

A building with a sign reading "Castillo Inn at the Beach" indicating a hotel.

A patio with a round table, chairs, and a red umbrella. There are potted plants and a surfboard visible.

17. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Abraham

￥25,474

￥29,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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.

A building with a central courtyard, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

18. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Lower State, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Prahlad

￥13,895

￥15,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

A bar area with wooden beams, bar stools, and a bar counter.

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

19. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Patty

￥27,288

￥31,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A motel sign with a large number '6' and the word 'Motel' on a wooden board.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two surfboards, a 'Welcome' sign, and an orange sofa.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

20. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

David S

￥22,118

￥25,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Casa Castillo	10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Casa Jardin	9.8 Exceptional 303 reviews	View
Casa Iglesia	9.8 Exceptional 65 reviews	View
Marina Beach Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,174 reviews	View
Casa De La Vina	9.8 Exceptional 215 reviews	View

Top Santa Barbara Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

Casa Riviera

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect."

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"Stay was very peaceful. Staff sre very friendly. Very queit neighborhood. College is right up the street. Walking distance from the marina, beach, pier, and restaurants. 1/2 mile from downtown Santa Barbara, Paseo Nuevo shops, State street."

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Accommodations were okay. Nice location to pier and marina, A bit expensive but location will demand those kind of prices."

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms, very kind stuff, nice Pool and yakuzie"

Palihouse Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Such a cute little hotel! Absolutely loved the vibe and room."

Casa Jardin

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean, housekeeping was very friendly, host responded quickly and accommodated my requests. We definitely enjoyed our stay."

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent service and great staff."

Hotel Californian

10/10 Excellent

"Great, clean room and staff very friendly1"

Beachside Inn

8/10 Good

"It was OK"

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Granada Theatre

10.0/10 (7 reviews)

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La Arcada

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Hill-Carrillo Adobe

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

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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 lively bars 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 Presidio Santa Barbara, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, or Santa Barbara Historical Museum. 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 Jardin

3. Casa Iglesia

4. Marina Beach Hotel

5. Casa De La Vina

6. Harbor House Inn

7. Casa Riviera

8. Casa Yano by The Beach

9. La Playa Inn

10. Hotel Santa Barbara

11. The Franciscan Hotel

12. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

13. Palihouse Santa Barbara

14. Mason Beach Inn

15. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

16. Hotel Californian

17. Castillo Inn at the Beach

18. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

19. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

20. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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Top Santa Barbara Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

Casa Riviera

Inn By The Harbor

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

The Franciscan Hotel

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Casa Jardin

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Californian

Beachside Inn

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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