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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.

A parking lot with white buildings and trees in the background.

1. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Maria

￥19,392

￥33,803 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

2. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

0.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

David

￥28,238

￥43,888 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

￥24,467

￥39,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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.

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.

4. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 1.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

hampton

￥30,596

￥34,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

5. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Patrice

￥28,934

￥44,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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.

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

6. Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 1.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Abby

￥31,292

￥35,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a wicker chair, and a dining area.

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden dresser, a sliding door, and a wall-mounted TV displaying a surfer.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with bar stools.

7. Beach House Inn

West Beach, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Tim

￥26,277

￥29,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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.

8. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Oak Park, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Raymond

￥32,438

￥37,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

9. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Nick

￥34,751

￥39,616 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 cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a potted plant.

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

￥46,029

￥63,171 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.

11. Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Jacob

￥36,116

￥57,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

12. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 0.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Karri

￥35,864

￥41,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

13. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

1.1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Jhoana

￥26,041

￥41,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

14. Bath Street Inn

Oak Park, 1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Joanne

￥36,148

￥42,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A white cat sleeping on a brick patio with potted plants and a door leading to an interior space.

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

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.

15. Palihouse Santa Barbara

0.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Maria

￥63,140

￥72,102 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 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.

16. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

HEIDI

￥25,997

￥29,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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".

17. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 1.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Amanda

￥36,092

￥41,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A sunlit balcony with a curved sofa, a small round table, and a potted plant. The balcony features arched windows with a view of palm trees and the sea.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A coastal view with a beach, palm trees, and a white building with a red roof.

A large, historic building with arched windows and a central tower, surrounded by palm trees.

18. Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

melanie

￥41,970

￥47,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 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.

19. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 1.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Rachita

￥41,057

￥47,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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.

20. El Encanto Santa Barbara

1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Matthew

￥93,921

￥118,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 313 reviews	View
Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 71 reviews	View
Marina Beach Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,184 reviews	View
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 328 reviews	View

Top Santa Barbara Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"All the staff were so kind, helpful, and overall welcoming. They went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. We were by a window over the trash area, and close to the fire station so there were some louder moments when we weren’t expecting them but overall great stay."

The Presidio

8/10 Good

"Good location - we brought our bikes and ride to the beach, downtown SB, and the Santa Barbara Bowl for a concert and the location of the hotel was great for a few days. They opened strictly at 3pm for check in, no earlier (door was locked). Not a problem but a good to know. The room was clean and pretty basic, good for us as it was just a place to sleep after exploring town. The fridge wasn't cold so we had to turn it on and AC kept turning itself off so we stayed on top of it over the hot weekend."

The Upham Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean place, nice staff, not small."

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Great place and impeccably clean!"

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"The price is a bit steep but comfortable and good location."

Palihouse Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place to stay for the weekend, good & service was wonderful! would definitely stay again!"

Other attractions near Santa Barbara Museum of Art

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 Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

3. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

4. Marina Beach Hotel

5. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

6. Harbor House Inn

7. Beach House Inn

8. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

9. La Playa Inn

10. Simpson House Inn

11. Casa Yano by The Beach

12. Hotel Santa Barbara

13. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

14. Bath Street Inn

15. Palihouse Santa Barbara

16. The Franciscan Hotel

17. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

18. Santa Barbara Inn

19. Mason Beach Inn

20. El Encanto Santa Barbara

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Top Santa Barbara Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

The Presidio

The Upham Hotel

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara

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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