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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, (1,003 reviews)
"Cant wait to return. Very charming and perfect for a romantic getaway"
United States
Megan
The price is ￥25,870
￥29,058 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
15.8 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,338 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff"
United States
Stephen
The price is ￥13,210
￥15,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Exterior

Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park, 3.5 km from Waterfront
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Such a beautiful property!! The room was spacious and had everything we could’ve needed, the bed was so comfortable. Super easy check in / check out process. Would definitely stay here again"
United States
Monique
The price is ￥25,596
￥41,132 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Casa Iglesia
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
8.1 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (360 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is ￥57,923
￥67,190 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Inn on Summer Hill
Property grounds

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort

Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort
2.0 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (70 reviews)
"The cabin we had was wonderful. Kitchen was stocked so well. It was clean and pleasant. However, if you advertise a restaurant and you are 17 MILES away from everything, that advertised restaurant better be open. We were panicked when the restaurant had not been open for over 1.5 years!!! The thought of going back 17 miles on a country road after driving over 5 hours was a deal breaker. Although staff was super and helped us find some food in the little convenience store (which closed at...
United States
Denise
The price is ￥34,034
￥38,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Rancho Oso RV & Camping Resort
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, (27 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 ￥37,744
￥43,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
The Craft House Inn
Restaurant

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
The Funk Zone, 0.8 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (967 reviews)
"Loved the location and decoration. Amazing bed and pillows ❤️"
United States
Maria
The price is ￥64,177
￥85,260 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Hotel Californian
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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (441 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
United States
Viviano
The price is ￥44,277
￥50,476 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
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, (323 reviews)
"Great stay! Use the fire pits at night."
United States
Salina
The price is ￥52,916
￥67,674 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room and super convenient location. The staff are quite friendly as well."
United States
Jamil
The price is ￥36,293
￥41,374 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Courtyard

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
13.8 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,198 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
The price is ￥12,349
￥14,596 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
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, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, great staff, walkable neighborhood"
United States
Sandra
The price is ￥29,582
￥33,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Exterior

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
3.4 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (571 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Dylan
The price is ￥99,402
￥125,255 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn
1.5 star property
6.2 km from Waterfront
6.6 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Great plaxe to stay"
United States
David
The price is ￥17,501
￥19,951 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Rose Garden Inn
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Living area | 65-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, Hulu

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.5 star property
Laguna, 1.6 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (230 reviews)
"Love this place, always a great stay."
United States
Teresa Gayle Dumas
The price is ￥34,809
￥51,635 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Casa Riviera
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, (1,003 reviews)
"great location!"
United States
Karen
The price is ￥20,988
￥23,926 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
The Inn at East Beach
Aerial view

Bath Street Inn

Bath Street Inn
3.5 star property
Oak Park, 3.3 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (351 reviews)
"Home away from home! Super cozy stay and everyone is super friendly! Would always recommend to stay here when visiting Sant Barbara"
United States
Luis
The price is ￥28,382
￥33,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Bath Street Inn
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing property and great service."
United States
jelica
The price is ￥45,359
￥51,813 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Santa Barbara Inn
Exterior

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
6 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Had a great nights stay and the receptionist was extremely helpful. Will be staying again when I come for my next fishing excursion"
United States
Phillip
The price is ￥20,033
￥24,124 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
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, (1,002 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
Anthony
The price is ￥35,970
￥47,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Montecito Inn
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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 West Beach.

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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 West Beach.

A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

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

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

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Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

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 West Beach and East Beach 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?
West Beach, East Beach, and Leadbetter 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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