What is Santa Barbara Beach like?

Santa Barbara Beach is a welcoming neighborhood known for its beautiful beaches and popular zoo. Be sure to check out Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation as part of your Santa Barbara Beach travel plans.

What's a favorite hotel to stay in Santa Barbara Beach?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, La Playa Inn is the highest ranked property in Santa Barbara Beach. This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor, and it offers free parking and free WiFi. Other top choices in the neighborhood include Marina Beach Motel and Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach .

How many hotels can I expect to find in Santa Barbara Beach?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 157 Santa Barbara Beach hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Santa Barbara Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Santa Barbara Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Santa Barbara Beach?

For more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Santa Barbara Beach, head over to our customer service page .

What are the top things to see and do in Santa Barbara Beach?

Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum are fun stops for the whole family while you're in Santa Barbara Beach. Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. Santa Barbara Deep Sea, Santa Barbara Art Foundry, and Reagan Ranch Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Santa Barbara Beach. When you're sightseeing in Santa Barbara, West Beach and East Beach are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Santa Barbara Beach and the greater Santa Barbara area?

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Santa Barbara Station. You can inquire about options for water travel at the port.

Top Santa Barbara Beach Hotels

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Our top choices for Santa Barbara Beach hotels

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

Kristine

₩265,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 26 - Jan 27

La Playa Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

Jun

₩292,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 26 - Jan 27

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach

Oscar

₩189,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 26 - Jan 27

The Milo

Santa Barbara Beach

Angela

₩353,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 26 - Jan 27

Harbor View Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

Omar

₩408,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 26 - Jan 27

Otilia

₩275,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 1 - Feb 2

₩183,220 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 26 - Jan 27

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Where to stay in Santa Barbara Beach

Find the best Santa Barbara Beach 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.

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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.

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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.

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The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

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Top Santa Barbara Beach Hotel Reviews

The Milo

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is AMAZING. Check in was easy and fast. The room was beautifully decorated and the hotel grounds were immaculate. I loved the smores and all the fires around the property. I also appreciated the free bike use-we ride all down the beach, wharf and marina! I would 100% stay here again!"