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

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

1. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

1.1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Jhoana

￥25,141

￥40,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

2. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Maria

￥17,920

￥32,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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.

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.

3. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 1.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Lori

￥31,181

￥35,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

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.

4. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Oak Park, 1.2 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Nimisha

￥23,093

￥38,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

5. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Matthew

￥29,988

￥45,894 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 bedroom with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a chandelier, and a view through a door.

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

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

6. Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Victor

￥59,345

￥78,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A house with a patio area featuring wicker furniture and potted plants.

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.

7. Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 1.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

James

￥27,255

￥31,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

8. Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Jacob

￥33,459

￥54,343 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 living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large mirror reflecting the room.

9. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Oak Park, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Raymond

￥43,265

￥49,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 white building with a red roof, a stone wall, and a staircase leading to a door.

10. Palihouse Santa Barbara

0.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Maria

￥63,160

￥72,126 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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

11. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Bob

￥24,457

￥27,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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.

12. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 0.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Karri

￥38,267

￥44,495 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A reception desk with a wooden wall and a sign that reads "West Beach Inn".

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.

13. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 1.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Amanda

￥38,851

￥44,290 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

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

￥41,070

￥47,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

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

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

15. The Eagle Inn

West Beach, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Michele

￥39,159

￥44,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 living room with a TV, a painting, and a red chair with a patterned pillow.

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a patio area with a yellow fence and a table with chairs.

16. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Wesley

￥23,527

￥26,867 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A bright kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view through glass doors to an outdoor patio.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, white cabinetry, wicker furniture, and a large window.

A hotel with a red roof, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.

A table with a pitcher of dark liquid, a clear pitcher, and glasses, along with small bowls of pretzels and nuts.

17. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Brandon

￥37,491

￥42,812 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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 modern kitchen with a central island, wooden flooring, and a dining area with orange chairs and a table.

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

18. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Anthony

￥20,349

￥24,423 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A beach view with palm trees and a clear sky.

19. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Tammy

￥16,939

￥19,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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.

20. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Lower State, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Kerri

￥19,297

￥21,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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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 Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 315 reviews	View
Marina Beach Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,190 reviews	View
Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 75 reviews	View
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 335 reviews	View

Top Santa Barbara Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"The property was as described, clean, very nice rooms. Was it worth over $400 per night- no, but that’s pretty typical of SB. Great location near the harbor, walkable to west beach, downtown, funk zone, etc. Hot tub was a great bonus."

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location near beach and harbor areas. Great continental breakfast , super friendly and helpful staff . We rode the complimentary bikes all over , had a wonderful stay, highly recommend"

The Presidio

8/10 Good

"The person working there was struggling with their online reservation system but was able to get it back up. Kudos to her. And the facility is in a convenient location"

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely large well maintained rooms Easy access to room And surrounding activities"

Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Always a great stay. Conveniently located, clean and safe."

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing!"

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."

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

10/10 Excellent

"Really enjoyed our very brief stay. Awesome room to lay our heads after a long day int he road!"

Orange Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Had a nice stay, was only 1 night but staff was helpful and room was clean"

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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 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 Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

3. Marina Beach Hotel

4. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

5. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

6. Simpson House Inn

7. Harbor House Inn

8. Casa Yano by The Beach

9. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

10. Palihouse Santa Barbara

11. The Franciscan Hotel

12. Hotel Santa Barbara

13. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

14. Mason Beach Inn

15. The Eagle Inn

16. Castillo Inn at the Beach

17. Lavender Inn by the Sea

18. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

19. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

20. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Top Santa Barbara Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

The Presidio

Inn By The Harbor

Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Hotel Californian

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Orange Tree 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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