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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building.

A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor patio area with tiled flooring, multiple tables and chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

1. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Fairview, 4.3 km from UC SB Events Center

JEANETTE

￥29,384

￥33,555 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A beach view with palm trees and a clear sky.

2. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

16.5 km from UC SB Events Center

Tammy

￥18,816

￥21,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

3. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

14 km from UC SB Events Center

Maria

￥19,761

￥34,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

4. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

12.6 km from UC SB Events Center

Rich

￥25,059

￥40,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a sign that reads "Castillo Inn."

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

A building with a sign reading "Castillo Inn at the Beach" indicating a hotel.

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

5. Castillo Inn at the Beach

14.4 km from UC SB Events Center

Eli James

￥23,678

￥27,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 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.

6. Hotel Santa Barbara

14.2 km from UC SB Events Center

Karri

￥35,864

￥41,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a small woven stool, and a large wall clock.

A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a bookshelf.

A marina with parked cars and boats, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a marina with boats and palm trees.

7. Beachside Inn

14.5 km from UC SB Events Center

Simon

￥26,641

￥30,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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.

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.

8. The Franciscan Hotel

14.4 km from UC SB Events Center

Bob

￥25,997

￥29,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

9. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

14 km from UC SB Events Center

Jhoana

￥26,041

￥41,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

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

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

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.

10. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

14.3 km from UC SB Events Center

Joseph

￥20,329

￥24,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

11. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

14.3 km from UC SB Events Center

Patrice

￥27,087

￥42,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of palm trees, and a door.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a table with two chairs.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and palm trees.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a welcome sign, and a number 6 sign.

12. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Fairview, 3.7 km from UC SB Events Center

Isabel

￥15,783

￥18,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A balcony with a wooden railing overlooking a street with palm trees and parked cars.

A bathroom with a wooden shelf holding a hat and a handbag, a floral dress, and a pair of sandals.

A two-story building with a balcony, a sign indicating an office, and a parking lot in front.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

13. Solei House

10.8 km from UC SB Events Center

Ashley

￥15,350

￥18,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A multi-story hotel with a courtyard surrounded by palm trees and greenery, featuring a well-lit entrance and multiple balconies.

A dining area with a table set for two, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outdoor seating area.

A dining area with a table and chairs, surrounded by a view of tropical greenery.

A lush garden with palm trees and ferns, a paved path, and a building in the background.

14. Lemon Tree Inn

11.8 km from UC SB Events Center

GREG

￥19,100

￥21,812 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 white building with a red roof, a stone wall, and a staircase leading to a door.

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

15. Palihouse Santa Barbara

14.1 km from UC SB Events Center

Maria

￥63,140

￥72,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, a stainless steel range hood, and a built-in oven.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a television. There is a balcony with curtains and a view of buildings.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a grey armchair, and a wooden floor.

A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

16. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

16.5 km from UC SB Events Center

Roberto

￥20,047

￥22,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A patio with striped sofas and a table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and flowers.

A living room with a round coffee table, two sofas, and a large window with a view of palm trees and a beach.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the beach and sailboats.

A hotel room with a large window, two chairs, a small table, and a lamp.

17. The Milo

14.6 km from UC SB Events Center

Susan

￥46,468

￥53,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

18. The Eagle Inn

14.4 km from UC SB Events Center

Julian

￥44,356

￥50,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a neon sign, and potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a dining table, and a bookshelf.

A spacious, modern lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area, and a reception desk.

19. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

13 km from UC SB Events Center

Erica

￥36,779

￥41,928 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a coffee machine, and a shower area.

A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a black refrigerator, grey cabinets, a window with blinds, and a tiled backsplash.

A compact kitchen with grey cabinets, a white stove, a microwave, a sink, and a window with blinds.

20. Town and Country Inn

11.9 km from UC SB Events Center

Megan

￥13,066

￥15,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to UC SB Events Center

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn	8.6 Excellent 1,009 reviews	View
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach	9.0 Wonderful 1,501 reviews	View
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 312 reviews	View
Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 71 reviews	View
Castillo Inn at the Beach	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View

Top UC SB Events Center Hotel Reviews

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing Spacial Place"

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and spacious rooms!"

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Parking is highly constrained; when I came in very late only to find no available parking spaces, I had to go to the office for assistance (the attendant was behind the desk very quickly after I entered the office) in order to be directed to spaces available at the bowling alley next door. The motel is very conveniently located near grocery stores, drug stores, various restaurants, and other retail establishments. The TV channel selections was modest and the channel selection process was awkward. A single channel guide with scrolling through 48 channels or so, no premium channel availability."

Cozy & Private Room in Goleta

10/10 Excellent

"Very easy to get in. Clean and great service. Thank you!"

Resort-Style Pool Retreat | Home Gym + Hot Tub

10/10 Excellent

"Easy check in process. Clean property. Located close to many points of interest (UCSB, Sandpiper, etc.)."

Spa, Beaches, Wine Country: Santa Barbara Coastal Escape for Friends and Family

10/10 Excellent

"The home is very beautiful and cozy! The hosts are very accommodating and quick to respond to messages. Definitely recommend!"

Luxury Beach Mediterranean Villa, Pool/Spa, 6 Bed / 6 Bath, Private Beach Access

10/10 Excellent

"Great house for a larger group with plenty of space to gather and also for people to have private time."

4BR Near UCSB & Santa Barbara • Private Hot Tub • Walk to Beach • Seasonal Pool

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing!"

Spanish Farmhouse Retreat | Gardens + Fireplace

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, near airport, 15 minutes to downtown, Stearns Warf and other places of interest in Santa Barbara. Easy in and out access, house was very useful for long weekend visit to attend a family wedding in Santa Barbara. Very comfortable setting and well appointed decor. Kitchen (with some ants) Bedrooms and bathrooms very clean. Communications with property manager was good."

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A coastal cityscape with buildings, a beach, and a clear blue sky.

University of California, Santa Barbara

9.0/10 (1,433 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of California, Santa Barbara, during your travels in Goleta. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the biking trails.

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A coastal landscape with a clear sky, a sandy beach, and a tall tree with green foliage.

Isla Vista Beach

9.4/10 (34 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Isla Vista Beach during your trip to Goleta? Stroll along the beaches or discover the area's sunsets.

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A beach with a wooden bench, a tree, and a pier in the background.

Goleta Beach

9.0/10 (853 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Goleta Beach during your travels in Goleta? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Ucsb Labyrinth

Enjoy an outing to Ucsb Labyrinth during your stay in Goleta. Take in the live music and sunsets in the area.

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Goleta Point

9.0/10 (52 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Goleta Point and enjoy the biking trails in Goleta. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Campus Beach

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Campus Beach during your trip to Goleta? Take in the live music and sunsets in the area.

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Coal Oil Point Reserve

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Coal Oil Point Reserve and enjoy the biking trails in Goleta. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Devereux Beach

6.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Devereux Beach during your trip to Goleta? Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's live music.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around UC SB Events Center?

UC SB Events Center is located in Goleta. You'll find 111 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to UC SB Events Center?

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from UC SB Events Center. Other good options within 5 miles include Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta and Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta.

How many hotels can I expect to find near UC SB Events Center?

Expedia has 111 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from UC SB Events Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near UC SB Events Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near UC SB Events Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near UC SB Events Center?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near UC SB Events Center, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near UC SB Events Center?

Enjoy the outdoors at Goleta Point, Santa Barbara Orchid Estate, or Goleta Butterfly Grove. Dip your toes in the water at Isla Vista Beach, Goleta Beach, and Campus Beach. Ucsb Labyrinth, Devereaux Slough, and South Coast Railroad Museum are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

How can I get to UC SB Events Center?

If you want to explore the larger area, ride aboard one of the trains from UC Santa Barbara Station. There may not be many public transportation choices near by UC SB Events Center so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for UC SB Events Center hotels

1. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

3. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

4. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

5. Castillo Inn at the Beach

6. Hotel Santa Barbara

7. Beachside Inn

8. The Franciscan Hotel

9. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

10. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

11. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

12. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

13. Solei House

14. Lemon Tree Inn

15. Palihouse Santa Barbara

16. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

17. The Milo

18. The Eagle Inn

19. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

20. Town and Country Inn

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Top UC SB Events Center Hotel Reviews

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Cozy & Private Room in Goleta

Resort-Style Pool Retreat | Home Gym + Hot Tub

Spa, Beaches, Wine Country: Santa Barbara Coastal Escape for Friends and Family

Luxury Beach Mediterranean Villa, Pool/Spa, 6 Bed / 6 Bath, Private Beach Access

4BR Near UCSB & Santa Barbara • Private Hot Tub • Walk to Beach • Seasonal Pool

Spanish Farmhouse Retreat | Gardens + Fireplace

Other attractions near UC SB Events Center

University of California, Santa Barbara

Isla Vista Beach

Goleta Beach

Ucsb Labyrinth

Goleta Point

Campus Beach

Coal Oil Point Reserve

Devereux Beach

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