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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.

1. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Maria

￥19,432

￥33,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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.

2. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Oak Park, 1.2 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Rich

￥22,541

￥37,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

3. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

1.1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Jhoana

￥26,050

￥41,399 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 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.

4. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 1.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Lori

￥31,163

￥35,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

5. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Nick

￥33,761

￥38,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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.

A building with a staircase leading to a door marked with the number 6.

6. Beach House Inn

West Beach, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Tim

￥26,333

￥30,020 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 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 hallway leading to a living area with a sofa, a small table, and a view of greenery outside.

7. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Matthew

￥27,144

￥42,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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 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.

8. Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Victor

￥58,083

￥76,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A beige sofa with multiple cushions, a white vase with greenery, and a window with blinds.

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

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.

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

9. Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Jacob

￥31,873

￥52,564 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 living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large mirror reflecting the room.

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

10. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Oak Park, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Raymond

￥43,341

￥49,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

11. Palihouse Santa Barbara

0.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Maria

￥63,272

￥72,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

￥35,513

￥41,295 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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.

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 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

HEIDI

￥27,159

￥30,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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 breakfast bar with various food items, beverages, and a coffee machine.

A hot tub area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and palm trees in the background.

14. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 1.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Amanda

￥36,106

￥41,162 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 large, historic building with arched windows and a central tower, surrounded by palm trees.

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

15. Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

melanie

￥42,514

￥48,563 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 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.

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

16. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 1.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Rachita

￥41,143

￥47,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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.

17. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 0.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Karri

￥35,939

￥41,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

18. El Encanto Santa Barbara

1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Matthew

￥100,167

￥125,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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.

19. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Richard

￥43,416

￥49,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A motel sign with a large number '6' and the word 'Motel' on a wooden board.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two surfboards, a 'Welcome' sign, and an orange sofa.

20. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Tammy

￥18,823

￥21,495 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 314 reviews	View
Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 73 reviews	View
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 220 reviews	View
Marina Beach Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,189 reviews	View
La Playa Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top Santa Barbara Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

Orange Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Best place in town for the price. New everything, staff defines hospitality. Centrally located, and I'm a retired travel guide manager what am I doing working?! Because earned praise deserves recognition"

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The team here did a great job! The room is well appointed and comfortable but the customer service is unmatched! Thank you!"

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"The desk staff were fantastic. I will stay here again."

Hotel Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"like the location across from the Del Hotel..easy to cross street to take advantage of the Del and its restaurants.. the Glorietta Inn is a basic hotel..decent breakfast..nice view across from the bay and sailboats..the pool could use more umbrellas specially since it was so hot... the housekeeping is only every other day .. what is great is the fact that you are on Orange road and its many shops and restaurants. so great location.."

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Good location close to the water front. Main area for restaurants around 15min walk. Loved the marina area which is very close to the hotel. They offer complimentary breakfast which is more than adequate. Good stay overall."

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly attitude and enjoyable get away for 2 !"

The De La Vina Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet street."

Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, super clean and comfortable.. will return again when in town!!"

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."

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9.2/10 (1,499 reviews)

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Granada Theatre

10.0/10 (7 reviews)

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La Arcada

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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)

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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.

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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 Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

3. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

4. Marina Beach Hotel

5. La Playa Inn

6. Beach House Inn

7. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

8. Simpson House Inn

9. Casa Yano by The Beach

10. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

11. Palihouse Santa Barbara

12. Bath Street Inn

13. The Franciscan Hotel

14. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

15. Santa Barbara Inn

16. Mason Beach Inn

17. Hotel Santa Barbara

18. El Encanto Santa Barbara

19. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

20. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Top Santa Barbara Museum of Art Hotel Reviews

Orange Tree Inn

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Inn By The Harbor

Hotel Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

The De La Vina Inn

Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

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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