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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)
"Great stay here! Amazing view from our room. Staff was nice & the food from the hotel restaurant was solid! "
United States
Vincent
The price is ₩286,192
₩321,445 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North
2.5 star property
13.8 km from Waterfront
Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
8.1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (355 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is ₩307,765
₩357,007 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Inn on Summer Hill

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
15.8 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,271 reviews)
"Friendly staff , clean rooms , nearby stores"
United States
Samantha
The price is ₩138,421
₩159,449 total
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
16 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Awesome hotel. Clean with super nice people. We always stay at this property and it never disappoint. "
United States
Magdalena
The price is ₩278,314
₩320,604 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
14.3 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,497 reviews)
"Our family loves staying at the Best Western Carpinteria. "
United States
Brian
The price is ₩224,050
₩258,094 total
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

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, (414 reviews)
"When I arrived after midnight after a long, tiring drive, I was greeted by a very friendly manager who was kind to give me a later check out when I asked. The hotel and my ADA king room were beautiful and luxurious, providing the rest and easy morning I needed. I look forward to staying here again."
United States
Jason
The price is ₩245,509
₩279,880 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

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, (1,004 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
Debojyoti
The price is ₩202,417
₩230,756 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
The Inn at East Beach

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, (271 reviews)
"Great restaurants and amenities, location was perfect. Really enjoyed the bike rentals."
United States
Oren
The price is ₩415,556
₩540,679 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

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)
"Very nice alternative to the very expensive hotels in the area."
United States
geoffrey
The price is ₩231,870
₩264,339 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
3.8 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"The staff was absolutely outstanding, in all areas, during our stay"
United States
Lisa
The price is ₩430,724
₩552,873 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Montecito Inn

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
7.0 out of 10, Good, (664 reviews)
"The room was clean but small. Small bathroom and it's a Motel."
United States
Richard
The price is ₩163,999
₩218,925 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Casa Del Sol

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
2.8 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 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 ₩286,648
₩327,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
The Craft House Inn

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
13.8 km from Waterfront
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,126 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
Mario
The price is ₩121,810
₩143,264 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Gorgeous colonial style hotel, blocks from the beach."
United States
Robert
The price is ₩301,453
₩343,657 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
La Playa Inn

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,221 reviews)
"We absolutely loved our stay and ate planning our next trip to stay there!"
United States
Nuria
The price is ₩224,276
₩267,170 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Studio Carpinteria

Vagabond Inn Studio Carpinteria
2.5 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
Vagabond Inn Studio Carpinteria

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
Laguna, 1.6 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (171 reviews)
"Great location for a short stay in Santa Barbara!"
United States
Sophie
The price is ₩224,276
₩364,937 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Casa Riviera

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,111 reviews)
"We loved our stay. Nice room, friendly staff, close to beach. "
United States
JEN
The price is ₩206,823
₩235,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
The Franciscan Hotel

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
10.3 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,095 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful hotel! Beautiful views, wonderful staff. And an excellent continental breakfast. It was an amazing time."
United States
Maria
The price is ₩249,084
₩289,422 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
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Where to stay in Waterfront

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

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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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.

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.

West Beach

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

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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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.