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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.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements and potted plants.

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

1. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

0.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

David

￥24,249

￥39,358 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A compact kitchen with a white countertop, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a shelf with glassware and a framed picture.

A parking lot with marked spaces, surrounded by dense greenery and a building in the background.

A laundry room with two stacked washing machines and a mirror on the wall.

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

2. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Maria

￥17,015

￥31,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

3. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Oak Park, 1.2 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Rich

￥19,958

￥34,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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.

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.

4. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 1.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Lori

￥25,969

￥29,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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.

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

5. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

1.1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Jhoana

￥23,342

￥38,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

6. Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 1.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

James

￥24,914

￥28,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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

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.

7. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Matthew

￥27,538

￥43,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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

￥31,321

￥35,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

9. Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Jacob

￥29,182

￥49,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

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.

10. Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Victor

￥56,946

￥75,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

11. Palihouse Santa Barbara

0.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Maria

￥63,232

￥72,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A cozy living room with a bookshelf, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a red sofa.

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.

12. Bath Street Inn

Oak Park, 1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Joanne

￥33,941

￥39,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large mirror reflecting the room.

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

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

13. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Oak Park, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Raymond

￥43,314

￥49,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

14. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 0.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Karri

￥38,311

￥44,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 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.

15. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Bob

￥21,945

￥25,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

16. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 1.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Rachita

￥36,848

￥43,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 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.

17. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 1.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Amanda

￥35,892

￥40,916 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a potted plant, and a staircase with colorful tiles.

18. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Richard

￥39,586

￥45,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, a table with books and a vase of flowers, and a window with curtains.

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

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

19. El Encanto Santa Barbara

1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Matthew

￥98,761

￥124,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

￥34,778

￥39,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 317 reviews	View
Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 76 reviews	View
Marina Beach Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,193 reviews	View
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 223 reviews	View

Top Santa Barbara Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Excellent location, clean and comfortable room."

The De La Vina Inn

10/10 Excellent

"cute, penthouse with kitchenette and large private balcony was great . Relaxing"

The Milo

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful Santa Barbara West Beach location"

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Delightful little hotel, room was really spacious. Complimentary breakfast was nice, get there early as a little cramped. Highlight of the stay were the receptionists, so friendly and helpful. Great location for harbour and downtown in Santa Barbara."

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"Location is great! The continental breakfast was good! Rented the free bikes which was an added bonus!"

Orange Tree Inn

8/10 Good

"Staff was friendly. Room was dated but kept clean. Some spiders and ants seen in the room. A faint smell of cigarettes. Great location.2 miles to the wharf. Under a mile to the mission but the walk in an uphill. Free parking. Natural lighting was limited due to window type. The pool was clean and about 8ft."

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

10/10 Excellent

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

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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10.0/10 (7 reviews)

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8.0/10 (2 reviews)

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8.8/10 (5 reviews)

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9.0/10 (71 reviews)

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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 Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

3. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

4. Marina Beach Hotel

5. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

6. Harbor House Inn

7. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

8. La Playa Inn

9. Casa Yano by The Beach

10. Simpson House Inn

11. Palihouse Santa Barbara

12. Bath Street Inn

13. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

14. Hotel Santa Barbara

15. The Franciscan Hotel

16. Mason Beach Inn

17. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

18. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

19. El Encanto Santa Barbara

20. The Eagle Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Top Santa Barbara Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

The De La Vina Inn

The Milo

The Franciscan Hotel

Inn By The Harbor

Orange Tree Inn

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

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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