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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 white building with a red-tiled roof, a covered entrance, and a garden with various plants.

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

1. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

1.1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Jhoana

￥23,894

￥38,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

2. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Oak Park, 1.2 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Rich

￥21,372

￥36,095 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

A kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink. There are shelves above holding glasses, plates, and a framed picture.

3. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Maria

￥18,004

￥32,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

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

4. Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 1.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

James

￥26,776

￥30,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

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

5. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Matthew

￥28,460

￥44,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

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

6. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 1.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Lori

￥26,242

￥29,916 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

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.

7. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

0.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

David

￥23,462

￥38,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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.

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

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

8. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Nick

￥31,367

￥35,757 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden porch with steps leading to a door marked 'Tack Room,' a bench, and potted plants.

A room with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a white bedspread, a leather sofa, a wooden table, and a lamp.

A bedroom with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a chandelier, and a view through a door.

A dining area with a table, chairs, a chandelier, a window with shutters, and a decorative wheel.

9. Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Victor

￥55,909

￥74,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

10. Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Jacob

￥31,488

￥52,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A two-story house with a porch, a garage, and a white picket fence.

A bathroom with a large mirror, double sink vanity, and a window seat with a view of greenery.

A house with a covered porch, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a lawn.

A house with a bay window, a porch, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

11. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Oak Park, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Raymond

￥43,377

￥49,534 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A patio area with outdoor seating, including tables and chairs, and a blue umbrella.

A house with a porch, a sign for '1720 the Bath Street Inn Bed & Breakfast', and a flag.

A table with a variety of food items, a bottle of wine, and a floral centerpiece.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

12. Bath Street Inn

Oak Park, 1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Joanne

￥35,542

￥41,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

13. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 0.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Karri

￥38,366

￥44,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

14. Palihouse Santa Barbara

0.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Maria

￥63,324

￥72,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 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 reception desk with a wooden wall and a sign that reads "West Beach Inn".

15. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 1.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Amanda

￥39,033

￥44,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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.

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

16. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Bob

￥21,940

￥25,012 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.

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.

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

17. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Richard

￥39,875

￥45,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned armchair.

18. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 1.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Rachita

￥41,176

￥47,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern building with a courtyard, outdoor seating, and a fire feature.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and artwork on the walls.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a gas stove, and a small countertop.

19. Beach House Inn

West Beach, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Tim

￥32,678

￥37,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a backdrop of buildings and trees.

A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A room with two leather chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

20. The Eagle Inn

West Beach, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Michele

￥40,052

￥45,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 220 reviews	View
Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 75 reviews	View
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 317 reviews	View
Harbor House Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 339 reviews	View

Top Santa Barbara Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"10/10 Experience. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Great amenities. Beds were very comfortable, Heated pool and Hot tub/spa was amazing. Wish we could have stayed for breakfast, but we had to leave early in the morning. Will definitely stay again in the future."

Hotel Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"It’s located on State Street do that was convenient for shopping sans dining- they have done a really nice job renovating the property. The just is adequate but they need to add smaller c weights 3,5,8. They have faucets on each floor that you get water or bubble water- super cool! Valet was great!"

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Incredible property! Rooms were very clean and loved the bar area and restaurant."

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

8/10 Good

"Good location. Walkable and close to restaurants. Relatively short drive to the SB Polo Fields where the Palm Tree music festival was. Single Level 2 EV charger was available for use helped our charging situation. Simple decent free breakfast."

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Great one night stop. Served my needs."

Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Price was too high for what you get. Dont have a tall vehicle. We had to find parking. The place is Beautiful"

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"N"

Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything good"

Hotel Californian

8/10 Good

"Beautiful property and location. Helpful and friendly staff. What a beautiful city! 2 minor gripes: Could not stream with their chrome cast platform. Staff tried to help but didn’t know what iPhone settings need to be changed. Hot tub out of order."

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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 seaside, 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 beautiful beaches 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 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 347 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 347 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 Del Herrero. 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 De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

3. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

4. Harbor House Inn

5. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

6. Marina Beach Hotel

7. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

8. La Playa Inn

9. Simpson House Inn

10. Casa Yano by The Beach

11. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

12. Bath Street Inn

13. Hotel Santa Barbara

14. Palihouse Santa Barbara

15. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

16. The Franciscan Hotel

17. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

18. Mason Beach Inn

19. Beach House Inn

20. The Eagle Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Top Santa Barbara Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

Inn By The Harbor

Hotel Santa Barbara

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Hotel Californian

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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