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Discover 1,524 Waterfront hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great property"
The price is ￥67,884
￥86,571 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Courtyard
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1023)
"Clean room, nice area, fast check in, great breakfast "
The price is ￥28,144
￥32,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Terrace/patio
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (495)
"Excellent location"
The price is ￥38,856
￥44,492 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1173)
"Great easy hotel - perfect for short stays "
The price is ￥14,677
￥17,186 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Exterior
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1004)
"Great breakfast, conveniently located"
The price is ￥27,680
￥31,002 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
1 Bedroom, Accessible, Balcony (w/ bathtub) | Balcony view
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1012)
"Great place to stay"
The price is ￥27,823
￥31,216 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio
Casa Del Sol
Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (614)
"Great place for a quick overnight stay. Comfortable and clean."
Casa Del Sol
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (913)
"Great hotel "
The price is ￥29,229
￥33,438 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1013)
"Breakfast was excellent and courteous staff"
The price is ￥19,803
￥22,811 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Front of property
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1013)
"Hotel was renovated nicely."
The price is ￥21,655
￥25,180 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Hotel Santa Barbara
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1288)
"Great location!"
The price is ￥19,148
￥22,057 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Exterior
Inn By The Harbor
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1738)
"Great location and very hotel."
The price is ￥30,344
￥34,652 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Inn By The Harbor
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1923)
"Had a great stay would go back, breakfast was great "
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Beach
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (211)
"Clean and comfortable beds "
The price is ￥17,234
￥19,819 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Terrace/patio
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (850)
"Great staff and perfect location"
The price is ￥36,102
￥41,232 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Property amenity
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (194)
"Loved the place and enjoyed my stay. Everything was nice and tidy and I have to give a shoutout to the bartender"
The price is ￥30,692
￥35,049 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
View from property
Beachside Inn
Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1067)
"Clean, quiet, fun little boutique inn. "
The price is ￥21,222
￥24,234 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Beachside Inn
Sports facility
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1025)
"Clean and comfortable room at an affordable price."
The price is ￥24,068
￥28,423 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Sports facility
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (120)
"Must stay place beautiful pool, shopping and great ocean view "
The price is ￥33,601
￥44,463 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1087)
"Great hotel!"
The price is ￥30,024
￥34,227 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
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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.

Santa Barbara showing a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

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 Historical Museum might round out your trip.

West Beach

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

Top Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Clean rooms. Close to beach"
Ronald 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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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.