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Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (229 reviews)
"Room was clean, beds were comfy, staff was cool."
United States
Bianca
The price is ¥17,699
¥20,354 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
6.8 out of 10, (631 reviews)
"Nice atmosphere and garden seating area on property. "
United States
Ben
Casa Del Sol

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
15.8 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,230 reviews)
"It’s a wonderful hotel "
United States
Junhong
The price is ¥13,905
¥16,018 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
8.1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (341 reviews)
"Yes, I love staying here. Staff is very kind, considerate and helpful. I will recommend this hotel to any person who wants a place to relax and enjoy a getaway weekend. "
United States
david
The price is ¥34,925
¥39,814 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Inn on Summer Hill

Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
The Funk Zone, 1 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (807 reviews)
"Love this place. Will definitely be back. Close to many cool things. "
United States
Matthew
The price is ¥33,502
¥38,258 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Moxy Santa Barbara

Bath Street Inn

Bath Street Inn
3.5 star property
Oak Park, 3.3 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (326 reviews)
"Super clean, wonderful staff, beautiful quiet elegant place. Great amenities.."
United States
Donna
The price is ¥23,076
¥26,833 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Bath Street Inn

Casa Del Mar Inn

Casa Del Mar Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"clean room, friendly staff and great location"
United States
Jiaxin
The price is ¥25,127
¥28,644 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Casa Del Mar Inn

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
3.0 star property
Oak Park, 3.1 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (675 reviews)
"Wonderful property , charming hosts and great breakfasts!"
United States
Jeff
The price is ¥36,805
¥42,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
12.5 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (215 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff. "
United States
Michael
The price is ¥33,750
¥38,541 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Lower State, 1 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (181 reviews)
"Highly recommended "
United States
Naya
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

The Eagle Inn

The Eagle Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay at Eagle Inn! The location is awesome and the place is clean and comfortable. The staff were the highlight—super friendly, helpful, and always happy to assist with anything we needed. Would definitely stay here again when visiting Santa Barbara"
United States
Ricardo
The Eagle Inn

Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea
2.0 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
6.0 out of 10, (981 reviews)
"awesome …get room 15! "
United States
Matthew
The price is ¥20,188
¥23,013 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Ala Mar by the Sea

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
13.8 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,039 reviews)
"every thing is as expected,satisfied with our stay"
Canada
Cathy
The price is ¥11,437
¥13,491 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 1.6 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (362 reviews)
"Friendly staff and clean place."
United States
Nikhil
The price is ¥24,281
¥27,680 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Palmoro House

Palmoro House
3.0 star property
East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
7.4 out of 10, Good, (310 reviews)
"Understaffed and unfortunately delayed in checking in until close to 8 PM"
United States
Basheer
The price is ¥20,014
¥27,557 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Palmoro House

Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean room and nice, hospitable staff. The place has about 10 rooms, bungalows with free parking right on property [U-shape, sitting area in the middle and all the bungalows facing the parking lot]. The room had everything I needed: fridge, water bottles, snacks available in the lobby]. I didn't use the free bicycles because of my itinerary, but was a nice amenity. I would stay again for sure."
United States
Otilia
The price is ¥25,174
¥28,699 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Harbor House Inn

The De La Vina Inn

The De La Vina Inn
3.5 star property
2.7 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (68 reviews)
"Place is very welcoming and gorgeous back yard. Staff very helpful."
United States
Catherine
The price is ¥24,276
¥32,234 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16
The De La Vina Inn

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
3.4 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Secret Garden Inn and Cottages

Secret Garden Inn and Cottages
3.0 star property
Oak Park, 3.6 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice staff and great breakfast!"
United States
Yoshiko
The price is ¥31,901
¥36,817 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Secret Garden Inn and Cottages

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
2.8 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Home/room felt like home while our short stay away from home. Host was very helpful throughout our stay."
United States
Norma
The price is ¥34,134
¥38,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16
The Craft House Inn
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Where to stay in Waterfront

Find the best Waterfront areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum.

East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Waterfront like?
Travelers to the Waterfront neighborhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Be sure to check out East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor as part of your Waterfront travel plans.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Waterfront, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Waterfront.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Waterfront?
For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Waterfront, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
East Beach, Leadbetter Beach, and West Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay in Waterfront. You could also plan a visit to Santa Barbara Harbor or Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center while you're in the neighborhood. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Santa Barbara Deep Sea, and Stearns Wharf are just a few of the places to visit in and around Waterfront. Santa Barbara Art Foundry and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.

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