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

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 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.

1. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

0.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

David

￥26,077

￥41,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A white utility shed with a door labeled "AIR MACHINE" next to a dense green hedge.

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

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

Sarah

￥19,895

￥34,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 sofa, a coffee table, and a spiral staircase leading to an upper level.

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

3. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Oak Park, 1.2 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Rich

￥24,602

￥39,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

4. Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 1.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Abby

￥31,399

￥35,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

5. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

1.1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Jhoana

￥26,711

￥42,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 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.

6. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 1.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Amy

￥37,148

￥42,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

7. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Katia

￥32,545

￥48,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 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.

8. Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Jacob

￥35,697

￥56,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 two-story house with a balcony, a brick chimney, and a well-maintained garden.

A wooden deck with a brick pathway leading to a bedroom with a bed and a nightstand.

9. Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Victor

￥52,375

￥70,391 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.

10. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Oak Park, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Caroline

￥34,215

￥39,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

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

11. Bath Street Inn

Oak Park, 1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Joanne

￥36,126

￥42,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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.

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

12. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 1.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Rachita

￥35,308

￥41,264 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.

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 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.

13. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Bob

￥27,914

￥31,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

14. Palihouse Santa Barbara

0.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Demey

￥66,129

￥75,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

15. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 0.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Karri

￥35,741

￥41,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 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.

A spacious room with two sofas facing a glass table, a vase with flowers, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

16. Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

melanie

￥57,863

￥66,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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

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

hoan

￥44,509

￥50,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A bright kitchen with large windows, wicker furniture, and a wooden countertop.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with wicker furniture, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A house with a porch, a small garden, and a mailbox.

18. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Rana

￥31,196

￥35,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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.

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

19. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 1.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Amanda

￥37,306

￥42,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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.

20. The Eagle Inn

West Beach, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Julian

￥45,305

￥51,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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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 7 reviews	View
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 307 reviews	View
Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 67 reviews	View
Harbor House Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 218 reviews	View

Top Santa Barbara Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

Orange Tree Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean updated room. A bit small but adequate accomodation for a short stay."

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay. Thank you"

Hotel Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"We had a fabulous 2 nights at the Avila village inn. The location was beautiful quiet and easy to get to the beach. Few miles away. The ability to get day passes as the neighboring athletic club was unbelievable. What a beautiful club it was too! Pickleball was on our agenda."

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent

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Casa Jardin

10/10 Excellent

"Cute spot, great location. Clean, modern. Would come back."

Hotel Californian

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean best service, beautiful location"

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff very helpful and goodsie clean rooms. Pool was very small"

Palihouse Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

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

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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 348 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 348 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?

For additional details about updating your stay near Santa Barbara Museum of Art or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

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. Harbor House Inn

5. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

6. Marina Beach Hotel

7. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

8. Casa Yano by The Beach

9. Simpson House Inn

10. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

11. Bath Street Inn

12. Mason Beach Inn

13. The Franciscan Hotel

14. Palihouse Santa Barbara

15. Hotel Santa Barbara

16. Santa Barbara Inn

17. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

18. The Upham Hotel

19. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

20. The Eagle Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Top Santa Barbara Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

Orange Tree Inn

Beachside Inn

Hotel Santa Barbara

Inn By The Harbor

Casa Jardin

Hotel Californian

The Franciscan Hotel

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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