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Discover 1,483 Waterfront hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1271)
"The room was very modern and clean, but the room smelled a little musty. There was no where to hang towels, which was odd. Breakfast was great! The employees were friendly and helpful! Thank you!!! The location was also great! "
The price is ￥23,694
￥28,226 total
includes taxes & fees
May 15 - May 16
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Front of property - evening/night
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1592)
"not this time"
The price is ￥33,508
￥38,264 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Inn By The Harbor
Front of property
Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1037)
"Loved the hotel and location. Very nice staff. Unfortunately we had people in next room that were beyond noisy from the time they arrived at 2:15 am."
The price is ￥24,839
￥28,364 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Castillo Inn at the Beach
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1905)
"The hotel is very nice and clean inside. The rooms are very roomy. The staff is friendly and helpful. They have a very good free breakfast every morning. Parking is free. Currently the hotel is under going renovation on the outside. Hotel surrounded by scaffoling but are is clean around the hotel. Only thing affected is parking outside but they have a parking garage and parking at end of hotel. I found no issues with finding a place to park. Dining and shopping walking distance from hotel. "
The price is ￥24,769
￥28,237 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Even though the building is older, the rooms have been updated a bit. The room was very clean. The staff, from the lobby receptionist, restaurant staff, and maids were all very pleasant. Excellent service. The hotel is a hidden gem. Listening to the waves at night was so relaxing. In addition, the sea view was beautiful. This will be our new getaway!"
The price is ￥28,731
￥32,271 total
includes taxes & fees
May 16 - May 17
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Outdoor spa tub
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1009)
"Great stay! We enjoyed their wine and cheese welcome, walked to a great restaurant, and enjoyed the breakfast. "
The price is ￥34,976
￥39,873 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Sundeck
Riviera Beach House
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (870)
"Clean-simple-great location"
The price is ￥29,092
￥33,221 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Riviera Beach House
View from room
Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Loved this place. Will be booking here again when we visit Santa Barbara"
The price is ￥31,935
￥36,469 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Beachside Inn
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (822)
"Property was gorgeous and staff were amazing! Lots of great dining options within walking distance as well."
The price is ￥96,529
￥116,774 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Hotel Californian
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1004)
"We always enjoy staying at this hotel. We had a room with a balcony that overlooked the courtyard which was peaceful and relaxing. "
The price is ￥18,405
￥20,650 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Exterior
Ojai Valley Inn
5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Our stay was 5/9 -5/10. We were very disappointed that we were not informed when we booked our room and made our spa appointments, that we would not be allowed on property until noon. This was a Mother's Day celebration for my daughters. They both took time off work and made childcare arrangements so we could take full advantage of the spa when it opened at 8:30. I received a call the day before our arrival confirming our appointments and that is when I was informed of the spa's reduced...
The price is ￥115,121
￥141,572 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Ojai Valley Inn
Front of property
The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Great location, nice rooms and great staff."
The price is ￥37,231
￥42,444 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
The Franciscan Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (484)
"A great family get-away with with grandchildren and adult children- located in the hills of Santa Barbara- an ideal place to un-wind and relax."
The price is ￥127,584
￥145,695 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool
Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"The facility was very clean, and beautiful. Great location we loved our balcony and the entire trip was excellent."
The price is ￥42,840
￥48,838 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Harbor View Inn
Front of property
Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (596)
"MB was very quiet, comfortable and convenient. "
The price is ￥94,870
￥109,086 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
Mason Beach Inn
Lobby
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1014)
"For a tiny room, it was expensive, but that’s California for you. Overall, a very clean room with no odor and everything working. The bed is a little hard so sleep could have been better but the cleanliness made up for it. "
The price is ￥13,863
￥15,827 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Beach
Beach nearby, white sand
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
1.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (30)
"Convenient location, spotless facilities, awesome vibe and extremely helpful and friendly staff. "
The price is ￥30,844
￥35,162 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
Exterior
Travelers Beach Inn
2.0 star property
5.0 out of 10, (1003)
"Great location, nice staff. Walking distance to most everything. Ventura pier, beach, restaurants, shopping, and venues. "
The price is ￥9,503
￥10,833 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Travelers Beach Inn
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view
Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Wonderful view from our ocean facing room and very quiet and peaceful. Pool area was great and very clean. "
The price is ￥47,513
￥54,257 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
Santa Barbara Inn
Front of property
Clocktower Inn Ventura
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1005)
"Staff was friendly and welcoming!"
The price is ￥22,378
￥25,554 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
Clocktower Inn Ventura
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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 Cabrillo Pavillion 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?

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What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighborhood?

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