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Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
23.1 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay here! Amazing view from our room. Staff was nice & the food from the hotel restaurant was solid! "
United States
Vincent
The price is ￥26,533
￥29,802 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
8.1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (356 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is ￥32,963
￥38,237 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
Inn on Summer Hill
Courtyard

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
13.8 km from Waterfront
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,141 reviews)
"Clean, nice staff and in safe area"
United States
Ruth
The price is ￥13,047
￥15,344 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
7.0 out of 10, Good, (664 reviews)
"The room was clean but small. Small bathroom and it's a Motel."
United States
Richard
The price is ￥15,282
￥20,753 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Casa Del Sol
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
14.3 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,513 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Justin
The price is ￥23,997
￥27,644 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Reception

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.8 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice alternative to the very expensive hotels in the area."
United States
geoffrey
The price is ￥22,869
￥26,071 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Surfing/boogie boarding

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
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (267 reviews)
"Good for an overnight stay"
United States
Angela
The price is ￥18,296
￥21,041 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
3.8 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, good stuff perfect location."
United States
Anna
The price is ￥25,267
￥35,428 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Montecito Inn
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
16 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Leticia I
The price is ￥29,809
￥34,339 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Lobby lounge

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
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (416 reviews)
"When I arrived after midnight after a long, tiring drive, I was greeted by a very friendly manager who was kind to give me a later check out when I asked. The hotel and my ADA king room were beautiful and luxurious, providing the rest and easy morning I needed. I look forward to staying here again."
United States
Jason
The price is ￥25,940
￥29,572 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,229 reviews)
"We absolutely loved our stay and ate planning our next trip to stay there!"
United States
Nuria
The price is ￥21,275
￥25,475 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Terrace/patio

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.5 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (274 reviews)
"Love the location!"
United States
Wendelyn
The price is ￥44,106
￥57,452 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Free WiFi, bed sheets

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, (1,269 reviews)
"Very convenient location"
United States
Daryl
The price is ￥14,329
￥16,507 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Reception

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Great location with a retro flair."
United States
nathan
The price is ￥23,268
￥26,526 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
The Inn at East Beach
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Living area | 65-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
Laguna, 1.6 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (180 reviews)
"Great location for a short stay in Santa Barbara!"
United States
Sophie
The price is ￥21,734
￥36,464 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Casa Riviera
Beach nearby

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)
"Everything was awesome and we would definitely stay again."
United States
Joyce Marie
The price is ￥25,576
￥29,157 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Lobby sitting area

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,182 reviews)
"Clean room, breakfast was fresh, parking was safe, walking distance to shops and restaurants."
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥20,299
￥23,180 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Beachside Inn
Luxury House | Living room | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
2.8 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 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 ￥31,655
￥36,148 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
The Craft House Inn
Property entrance

Palmoro House

Palmoro House
3.0 star property
East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
7.6 out of 10, Good, (331 reviews)
"Beach is 1 block away the zoo is only 7 min away walking rooms are super comfortable and clean "
United States
Reyna
The price is ￥26,337
￥34,756 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Palmoro House
Exterior

Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna, 2 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (263 reviews)
"I love this hotel feels like a small studio. It has everything you need and super stylish. I had one of the best stays here and I would definitely come back "
United States
Stephanie
The price is ￥15,685
￥29,567 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Casa Jardin
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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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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.

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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.

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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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

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West Beach

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

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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.

Top Waterfront Hotel Reviews

The Milo

The Milo

10/10 Excellent
"Loved The Milo hotel. Would’ve been great to have more time to enjoy this place. We were in ground floor unit which was very convenient. Unfortunately, the people staying upstairs must’ve been a family of elephants who didn’t like sleeping. The stomped around all night at odd hours which kept us awake. When asked how our stay was at check out, I joked about the unfortunate neighbour noise. The staff member didn’t even offer a laugh, let alone an apology. A disappointing end to an otherwise great experience."
Kerensa 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
The Milo

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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