The Best Hotels Closest to Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara for 2026

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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of greenery.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

1. Casa Castillo

2.1 km from Leadbetter Beach

David

₩321,129

₩466,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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 compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small sink.

2. Casa Jardin

Laguna, 2.7 km from Leadbetter Beach

Yessica

₩207,197

₩335,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and clear skies.

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

3. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 1.2 km from Leadbetter Beach

Amy

₩288,289

₩328,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

A house with a patio area featuring wicker furniture and potted plants.

4. Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 1.2 km from Leadbetter Beach

Katrin

₩356,195

₩406,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A traditional building with a white facade, arched windows, and a balcony with a railing.

A modern entrance with a glass door, a potted plant, and a number '8' on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a grey sofa, and a painting of a wave on the wall.

A modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, vanity, and a vase of flowers.

5. Casa De La Vina

1.6 km from Leadbetter Beach

Richard

₩255,856

₩391,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

A modern bedroom with a large window, a bedside table, a chair, and a built-in kitchen area.

A spacious living area with a modern staircase, a dining table, and a sofa.

A star-shaped hanging light fixture in a white-walled room with an arched ceiling.

6. Casa Riviera

Laguna, 2.5 km from Leadbetter Beach

Antoinette

₩294,807

₩436,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A beige sofa with multiple cushions, a white vase with greenery, and a window with blinds.

A hallway leading to a dining area with a wooden floor, white walls, and a black railing.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

7. Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 1.3 km from Leadbetter Beach

Jacob

₩395,906

₩588,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "LA PLAYA INN Santa Barbara, California".

A wooden cabinet with a mirror, a trash bin, and a potted plant in a hallway with patterned flooring and a door in the background.

A dining room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave.

A hotel corridor with a view of mountains, a palm tree, and a lantern-lit staircase.

8. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 1.1 km from Leadbetter Beach

Greer

₩329,564

₩375,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

A spacious dining area with a central island, round tables, and comfortable seating.

A room with a wooden floor, two brown armchairs, a round table with a book and a plant, a framed painting on the wall, and a wooden door with intricate carvings.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

9. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 1.9 km from Leadbetter Beach

Veronica

₩304,818

₩354,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A cozy living room with a bar area, comfortable seating, and a large window with plants.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a small pool.

A white building with a red roof, a stone wall, and a staircase leading to a door.

10. Palihouse Santa Barbara

2.6 km from Leadbetter Beach

Demey

₩536,640

₩612,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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.

11. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 1.2 km from Leadbetter Beach

Bob

₩278,906

₩317,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A breakfast bar with various food items, beverages, and a coffee machine.

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.

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

12. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 1.1 km from Leadbetter Beach

Amanda

₩306,756

₩349,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

13. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 1.1 km from Leadbetter Beach

Rachita

₩331,039

₩386,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a sign that reads "Castillo Inn."

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a patio area with a yellow fence and a table with chairs.

A building with a sign reading "Castillo Inn at the Beach" indicating a hotel.

A patio with a round table, chairs, and a red umbrella. There are potted plants and a surfboard visible.

14. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1 km from Leadbetter Beach

Abraham

₩224,047

₩255,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of buildings in the background.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear view of the ocean, and palm trees.

A restaurant interior with hexagonal patterned flooring, wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with a counter, and a menu board on the wall.

A lobby with a central seating area, a patterned floor, and a decorative ceiling.

15. Hotel Californian

The Funk Zone, 1.7 km from Leadbetter Beach

Tricia

₩771,420

₩980,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

A building entrance with a set of stairs leading up to a door marked with the number 128.

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

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.

16. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 1.1 km from Leadbetter Beach

Julia

₩240,280

₩284,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A coastal road leading to a pier with a view of the ocean and beach.

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a school bus parked nearby.

A building with a central courtyard, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a blue chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

17. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Lower State, 1.6 km from Leadbetter Beach

Prahlad

₩121,952

₩139,025 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by lush tropical plants.

A street with a pedestrian crossing, palm trees, and a building with a tiled roof.

A building with a sign reading "26 EAST HAY".

A beach with a calm sea, a crescent moon, and palm trees in the distance.

18. Haley Hotel

Lower State, 1.9 km from Leadbetter Beach

Diana

₩244,868

₩292,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A modern hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a neon sign, and potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering views of the outdoor area.

A spacious, modern lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area, and a reception desk.

19. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 3 km from Leadbetter Beach

Erica

₩336,742

₩383,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern living room with a white desk, a computer, a sofa, and a fireplace.

A bright, sunlit room with large windows, white furniture, and a checkered floor.

A two-story house with large windows, a front porch, and a well-maintained garden.

A balcony with wicker furniture and a view of mountains and houses.

20. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Beach, 1.1 km from Leadbetter Beach

Channah

₩219,432

₩250,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Leadbetter Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Casa Castillo	10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Casa Jardin	9.8 Exceptional 303 reviews	View
Marina Beach Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,174 reviews	View
Harbor House Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Casa De La Vina	9.8 Exceptional 215 reviews	View

Top Leadbetter Beach Hotel Reviews

Mason Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the pool and hot tub staying open until 10pm. Staff was very friendly. Room was clean, beds very comfortable. Walking distance to several places we wanted to visit. We will be back."

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"Stay was very peaceful. Staff sre very friendly. Very queit neighborhood. College is right up the street. Walking distance from the marina, beach, pier, and restaurants. 1/2 mile from downtown Santa Barbara, Paseo Nuevo shops, State street."

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Accommodations were okay. Nice location to pier and marina, A bit expensive but location will demand those kind of prices."

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms, very kind stuff, nice Pool and yakuzie"

Ala Mar by the Sea

10/10 Excellent

"We like the cleanes and how it’s well maintained! So peaceful and beautiful hotel ❤️"

Riviera Beach House

10/10 Excellent

"It was an amazing location and service. We loved here and we’d love to come back one day again."

Lavender Inn by the Sea

10/10 Excellent

"We love staying here. Great location, walkable to everything we like to do. Clean, comfortable rooms."

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent service and great staff."

Hotel Californian

10/10 Excellent

"Great, clean room and staff very friendly1"

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A coastal beach with clear blue waters, sandy shore, and distant mountains.

Shoreline Park

9.0/10 (43 reviews)

Shoreline Park is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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A two-story building with a beige facade, large windows, and a balcony.

Santa Barbara City College

8.8/10 (522 reviews)

Walk around the campus at Santa Barbara City College during your stay in Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier extending into the water, and a backdrop of mountains and a sunset sky.

Santa Barbara Harbor

9.2/10 (2,746 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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A beach with mountains in the background.

West Beach

9.6/10 (10 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, West Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the biking trails.

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Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and enjoy the biking trails in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

9.6/10 (9 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Santa Barbara Maritime Museum during your trip to Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Santa Barbara Carriage Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Santa Barbara Carriage Museum during your trip to Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Carriage and Western Art Museum

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Carriage and Western Art Museum in Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Leadbetter Beach?

Leadbetter Beach is located in Santa Barbara. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 257 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Leadbetter Beach?

Beachside Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Leadbetter Beach. Other good choices within a short distance include Avania Inn of Santa Barbara and The Franciscan Hotel.

How many hotels are there close to Leadbetter Beach?

Expedia has 257 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Leadbetter Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Leadbetter Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Leadbetter Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Leadbetter Beach?

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What can I see and do near Leadbetter Beach?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Presidio Santa Barbara, MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, or Reagan Ranch Center. Mission Santa Barbara, Casa Del Herrero, and Casa de la Guerra are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can watch performances at Lobero Theater, Arlington Theater, and Santa Barbara Bowl if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Leadbetter Beach hotels

1. Casa Castillo

2. Casa Jardin

3. Marina Beach Hotel

4. Harbor House Inn

5. Casa De La Vina

6. Casa Riviera

7. Casa Yano by The Beach

8. La Playa Inn

9. Hotel Santa Barbara

10. Palihouse Santa Barbara

11. The Franciscan Hotel

12. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

13. Mason Beach Inn

14. Castillo Inn at the Beach

15. Hotel Californian

16. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

17. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

18. Haley Hotel

19. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

20. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

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Top Leadbetter Beach Hotel Reviews

Mason Beach Inn

Inn By The Harbor

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

The Franciscan Hotel

Ala Mar by the Sea

Riviera Beach House

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Californian

Other attractions near Leadbetter Beach

Shoreline Park

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara Harbor

West Beach

Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Santa Barbara Carriage Museum

Carriage and Western Art Museum

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