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Discover 1,535 Waterfront hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1014)
"Enjoyed the quick easy check in, ocean view room, the big, clean, relaxing pool and the grounds. "
The price is ¥25,871
¥29,059 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1014)
"We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the area very much. "
The price is ¥22,569
¥25,999 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1183)
"Nice location clean rooms quiet. Would stay there again"
The price is ¥21,329
¥24,569 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1027)
"Clean safe nice stay"
The price is ¥12,171
¥14,318 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1186)
"Easy location.. plenty of parking.. safe area.."
The price is ¥16,183
¥18,642 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (191)
"Great stay ! "
The price is ¥18,559
¥21,343 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (586)
"We had a wonderful stay at Casa del Sol, a boutique-like small motel. It was our first time there. The staff was responsive to our needs and provided a quiet, charming environment. We look forward to our next visit! "
Casa Del Sol

Casa Jardin

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (188)
"Great property!"
Casa Jardin

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"Staff was very friendly and the hotel was just super convenient. "
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1047)
"Great place to stay."
The price is ¥25,188
¥28,714 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1019)
"We like cuz the beach is near and we can walk to the pier , nice the hotel , the staff very friendly "
The Inn at East Beach

Inn on Summer Hill

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (322)
"Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara. "
The price is ¥44,396
¥50,611 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Inn on Summer Hill

Casa Riviera

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11)
"The best place to stay in SB!!!"
The price is ¥29,577
¥44,719 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Casa Riviera

Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1009)
"We love this hotel "
The price is ¥37,778
¥43,067 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Marina Beach Motel

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1025)
"Our stay was quite comfortable… All the staff that we had interaction with were very professional and stay was"
The price is ¥17,639
¥20,144 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Lemon Tree Inn

Oasis Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1013)
"Very nice and central to everything."
The price is ¥22,628
¥25,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Oasis Inn & Suites

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (889)
"Love this place. Will definitely come back!"
The price is ¥30,290
¥34,531 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"This is a lovely, discreet hotel. Location is excellent and staff are welcoming and accommodating. I’ve stayed here before and will continue to do so as you get your money’s worth. "
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1706)
"Great stay "
The price is ¥21,100
¥24,055 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Sandpiper Lodge

Haley Hotel

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (534)
"All around great spot. Location is prime. Room had a great vibe. "
The price is ¥29,364
¥34,958 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Haley Hotel
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Where to stay in Waterfront

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

Santa Barbara Beach

7 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

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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 Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

East Beach map

East Beach

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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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West Beach

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

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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?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Leadbetter Beach, Chase Palm Park, and Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center. You could also plan a visit to East Beach or Santa Barbara Harbor 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.