What is Waterfront like?

Travelers to the Waterfront neighborhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Be sure to check out Santa Barbara Harbor and Leadbetter 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?

Leadbetter Beach, West Beach, and East 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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Our top choices for Waterfront hotels

1. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 0.5 km from Waterfront

McKenna

₩562,592 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

2. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 1.6 km from Waterfront

Richard

₩501,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 13 - Aug 14

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

3. Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront

Mario

₩624,963 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

4. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront

Lorena

₩504,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Grand Suite | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, refrigerator (on request)

5. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront

Victoria

₩309,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

6. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront

Leanne

₩320,891 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

7. The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront

Vy

₩342,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

8. Villa Rosa Inn

West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront

David

₩281,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 3 - Aug 4

9. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront

James

₩451,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

10. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront

Brian

₩473,240 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 30 - Jul 31

11. Ala Mar by the Sea

West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront

James

₩316,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

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

12. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront

Martin

₩371,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

13. The Milo

West Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront

Karen

₩451,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

14. Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront

Rajnish

₩483,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 29 - Jul 30

15. Casa Del Mar Inn

West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront

Cole

₩374,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 29 - Jul 30

16. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront

Oscar

₩421,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

17. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront

Abraham

₩398,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

18. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 1.5 km from Waterfront

Dominique

₩506,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

19. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1.5 km from Waterfront

David

₩439,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

20. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront

darryl a

₩450,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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Where to stay in Waterfront

Find the best Waterfront areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

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 Santa Barbara Harbor.

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A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

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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A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

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 Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

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A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

West Beach

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

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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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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Top Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"This was a perfect stay, bikes were offered for us to use, room service came in and cleaned for us while we were gone, and honestly the location was perfect, we didn't move our car once. I would absolutely stay here again."

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

8/10 Good

"We had a great stay at this hotel. The room was very clean, and the entire property was quiet and peaceful. Everyone mostly kept to themselves, which made for a relaxing stay. The air conditioning worked amazingly it kept the room nice and cold, which was especially appreciated during the warmer weather. The pool was also clean and well maintained. The only minor downside was that there wasn't a microwave in the room. However, there is a shared microwave located in the laundry room next to the washers, dryers, and vending machines, so it wasn't a huge inconvenience. As for the staff, we honestly didn't interact with them much, so I can't fairly comment on the service. We didn't need to ask for anything during our stay. Overall, we had a very pleasant experience and would definitely consider staying here again."

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Our top choices for Waterfront hotels

1. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

2. Inn By The Harbor

3. Santa Barbara Inn

4. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

5. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

6. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

7. The Inn at East Beach

8. Villa Rosa Inn

9. Marina Beach Hotel

10. Lavender Inn by the Sea

11. Ala Mar by the Sea

12. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

13. The Milo

14. Harbor House Inn

15. Casa Del Mar Inn

16. Beachside Inn

17. Castillo Inn at the Beach

18. Hotel Santa Barbara

19. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

20. La Playa Inn

Where to stay in Waterfront

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

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