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An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, string lights, and a bar area.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of palm trees and a body of water.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a large window.

A bar area with a white countertop, multiple shelves of bottles, and six wicker bar stools.

1. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Old Town, 2.4 km from UC SB Events Center

Shana

₩321,727

₩367,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with bar stools.

A spacious living room with a large dark wood dining table, comfortable seating, a television, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT," surrounded by landscaped greenery and palm trees.

2. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Ellwood, 2.1 km from UC SB Events Center

Sarajean

₩358,073

₩409,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A spacious living room with a round wooden coffee table, two blue armchairs, and a patterned armchair.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, lounge chairs, and a palm tree.

A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, wooden chairs, and a large island. There are multiple dining tables with chairs, a refrigerator, and a TV mounted on the wall.

3. Sandpiper Lodge

10.7 km from UC SB Events Center

Vania

₩160,554

₩183,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a building in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with red umbrellas.

A modern hotel room with a red chair, a sofa, a TV, and a wooden ceiling.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window.

4. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

6.7 km from UC SB Events Center

BRENDA

₩227,700

₩264,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A restaurant with wooden floors, wicker chairs, and hanging plants.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a mountain backdrop.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of a balcony with a pool.

A spacious living area with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase.

5. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

12.1 km from UC SB Events Center

Patty

₩227,700

₩260,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window with a view of palm trees and a balcony.

A lobby with a wooden floor, two patterned armchairs, a small table, and a wall with three framed pictures.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden flooring, and a dining area with orange chairs and a table.

6. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

14.3 km from UC SB Events Center

Julia

₩204,748

₩243,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A white building with a sign reading "Mason Beach Inn" and a balcony with a railing.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with arches and palm trees.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a framed quote on the wall, and a large potted plant.

A covered outdoor area with a pergola, steps leading to a door labeled "Office," and lush greenery including large plants and flowering bushes.

7. Mason Beach Inn

14.4 km from UC SB Events Center

Rachita

₩291,776

₩341,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A building entrance with a tiled floor, an arched doorway, and large potted plants.

A balcony with potted plants, a hanging lantern, and a view of mountains.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A covered outdoor patio with a checkered floor, seating arrangements, and potted plants.

8. Casa Iglesia

12.6 km from UC SB Events Center

Rich

₩206,969

₩335,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

A narrow hallway with white walls and a wooden floor. There is a door with a window on the left, a light switch on the right, and a ceiling vent.

A door with a glass panel reflecting a building and a number '1' on the wall.

A white utility shed with a door labeled "AIR MACHINE" next to a dense green hedge.

9. Casa Jardin

14 km from UC SB Events Center

Yessica

₩168,523

₩291,866 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."

A hot tub area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and palm trees in the background.

A reception desk with a wooden wall and a sign that reads "West Beach Inn".

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a view of palm trees and a marina through the windows.

10. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

14.5 km from UC SB Events Center

Richard

₩281,343

₩320,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A reception area with a counter, potted plants, a coffee station, and a view through large glass doors.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Inn at East Beach," a covered patio area, and bicycles parked outside.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a television on a dresser.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street and palm trees outside.

11. The Inn at East Beach

16.6 km from UC SB Events Center

Shubh

₩187,029

₩213,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A bright kitchen with large windows, wicker furniture, and a wooden countertop.

A two-story house with a covered porch, a small garden, and a brick pathway.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with wicker furniture, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

12. The Upham Hotel

13.1 km from UC SB Events Center

Eila

₩291,305

₩332,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A two-story house with a porch, a garage, and a white picket fence.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large mirror reflecting the room.

A house with a covered porch, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a lawn.

A bathroom with a large mirror, double sink vanity, and a window seat with a view of greenery.

13. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

12.9 km from UC SB Events Center

Noel

₩292,785

₩334,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A beach view with palm trees and a clear sky.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two surfboards, a 'Welcome' sign, and an orange sofa.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

14. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

16.5 km from UC SB Events Center

David S

₩192,767

₩220,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.

A hotel room with a bed, a round table with a pair of sunglasses and a book, a chair with a denim jacket, and a window with white blinds.

A hotel with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and palm trees.

An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by white umbrellas and lounge chairs, with palm trees and a tiled deck.

15. Marina Beach Hotel

14.4 km from UC SB Events Center

Amy

₩289,264

₩329,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.

An aerial view of a rectangular swimming pool surrounded by white lounge chairs and umbrellas, with palm trees and a tiled roof in the background.

A hotel reception area with a granite reception desk, black leather chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and a potted orchid.

A dining area with a wooden table, grey chairs, a black floor lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

16. The Franciscan Hotel

14.4 km from UC SB Events Center

Naomi

₩208,452

₩237,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A multi-story hotel with a courtyard surrounded by palm trees and greenery, featuring a well-lit entrance and multiple balconies.

A lush garden with palm trees and ferns, a paved path, and a building in the background.

A chef cooking with a large flame in a kitchen.

A dining area with a table and chairs, surrounded by a view of tropical greenery.

17. Lemon Tree Inn

11.8 km from UC SB Events Center

Ian

₩161,335

₩184,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A coastal house with a red roof, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain backdrop.

A coastal road with palm trees, a beach, and a parking lot with vehicles.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small round table, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A bathroom with white tiled walls, a showerhead, and a shelf with toiletries.

18. Harbor House Inn

14.5 km from UC SB Events Center

Katrin

₩235,090

₩268,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A patio area with a table and chairs, surrounded by vibrant flowers and a pool.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, chair, TV, and a wardrobe.

A room with two striped chairs, a small round table, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a sink, and patterned floor tiles.

19. Oasis Inn & Suites

11 km from UC SB Events Center

Corrie

₩159,760

₩182,126 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bright kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view through glass doors to an outdoor patio.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, white cabinetry, wicker furniture, and a large window.

A beachside path with bicycles, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A table with a pitcher of dark liquid, a clear pitcher, and glasses, along with small bowls of pretzels and nuts.

20. Lavender Inn by the Sea

14.2 km from UC SB Events Center

Charinda

₩298,368

₩340,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to UC SB Events Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta	9.0 Wonderful 933 reviews	View
Sandpiper Lodge	8.6 Excellent 2,665 reviews	View
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara	8.8 Excellent 1,391 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View

Top UC SB Events Center Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely and comfortable property. Better than many other more expensive properties in SB. Highly recommend."

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Clean, safe and generally well-kept property. Good for a no-frills stay."

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely pool/hottub, great breakfast options, room spacious with microwave and refrigerator, helpful staff. Convenient location, great amenities (although no liquid soap by sink often mistook lotion for it), great value for the price!"

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"My stay was absolutely excellent. Staff was extremely helpful at all times. Everything was very clean and my room was perfect."

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was lovely but the A/C could’ve been positioned a little bit higher."

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"We had an enjoyable stay in our patio room. Place very nicely maintained. My only thing negative to say is I wish our room’s floor had felt a little cleaner on my bare feet. Looked okay though. Lovely staff. Lived the cafe and bar. I would go back."

Rose Garden Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Good, nice people. good price, good room"

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"In every thing was great thanks"

Other attractions near UC SB Events Center

A coastal cityscape with buildings, a beach, and a clear blue sky.

University of California, Santa Barbara

9.0/10 (1,433 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of California, Santa Barbara, during your travels in Goleta. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the biking trails.

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A coastal landscape with a clear sky, a sandy beach, and a tall tree with green foliage.

Isla Vista Beach

9.4/10 (34 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Isla Vista Beach during your trip to Goleta? Stroll along the beaches or discover the area's sunsets.

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A beach with a wooden bench, a tree, and a pier in the background.

Goleta Beach

9.0/10 (853 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Goleta Beach during your travels in Goleta? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Ucsb Labyrinth

Enjoy an outing to Ucsb Labyrinth during your stay in Goleta. Take in the live music and sunsets in the area.

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Goleta Point

9.0/10 (52 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Goleta Point and enjoy the biking trails in Goleta. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Campus Beach

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Campus Beach during your trip to Goleta? Take in the live music and sunsets in the area.

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Coal Oil Point Reserve

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Coal Oil Point Reserve and enjoy the biking trails in Goleta. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Devereux Beach

6.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Devereux Beach during your trip to Goleta? Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's live music.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around UC SB Events Center?

UC SB Events Center is located in Goleta. You'll find 111 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to UC SB Events Center?

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from UC SB Events Center. Other good options within 5 miles include Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta and Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta.

How many hotels can I expect to find near UC SB Events Center?

Expedia has 111 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from UC SB Events Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near UC SB Events Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near UC SB Events Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near UC SB Events Center?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near UC SB Events Center, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near UC SB Events Center?

Enjoy the outdoors at Goleta Point, Santa Barbara Orchid Estate, or Coal Oil Point Reserve. Dip your toes in the water at Isla Vista Beach, Goleta Beach, and Campus Beach. Ucsb Labyrinth, Devereaux Slough, and South Coast Railroad Museum are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

How can I get to UC SB Events Center?

If you want to explore the larger area, ride aboard one of the trains from UC Santa Barbara Station. There may not be many public transportation choices near by UC SB Events Center so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for UC SB Events Center hotels

1. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

2. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3. Sandpiper Lodge

4. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

5. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

6. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

7. Mason Beach Inn

8. Casa Iglesia

9. Casa Jardin

10. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

11. The Inn at East Beach

12. The Upham Hotel

13. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

14. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

15. Marina Beach Hotel

16. The Franciscan Hotel

17. Lemon Tree Inn

18. Harbor House Inn

19. Oasis Inn & Suites

20. Lavender Inn by the Sea

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Top UC SB Events Center Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Rose Garden Inn

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Other attractions near UC SB Events Center

University of California, Santa Barbara

Isla Vista Beach

Goleta Beach

Ucsb Labyrinth

Goleta Point

Campus Beach

Coal Oil Point Reserve

Devereux Beach

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