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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Casa Yano by The Beach	4.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Harbor House Inn	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Marina Beach Hotel	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,133 reviews	View
La Playa Inn	2.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
The Franciscan Hotel	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,157 reviews	View

Where to stay in Santa Barbara Beach

Find the best Santa Barbara Beach areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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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 Paseo Nuevo Mall 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 Carriage and Western Art Museum.

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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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Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

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Top Santa Barbara Beach Hotel Reviews

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"We gad a great time. Thank you"

Marina Beach Hotel

8/10 Good

"This is a really nicely updated motel turned inn. The single standard rooms are very small but they do a great job making the bathroom large enough for when you move from the living area to the bath. The furniture and accessories are all nice. We only found a couple housekeeping misses when we checked in with some hair on the white bedding and some spilled mexican food on the swivel chair but I cleaned it up right away and it was easily forgotten. The girls at the front desk were very nice and accommodating. I will have to say that the complimentary breakfast and coffee bar are the stars of the show though. They get some of their croissants from a local bakery off of State St and they are quite good. Are there better options than this place? If there are its only a handful that are. I would put it in my top 3 places to stay if you want to stay west of State St and be close enough to the Marina and the pier."

Riviera Beach House

6/10 Okay

"No blow dryer in room. No real closet, couldn’t hang up my dress for wedding. Room was so small that we couldn’t actually get around small suitcase to far side of the bed… again, no closet. Also no full length mirror. Property does not have an elevator. Clean and cute, but everything else was challenging."

Frequently asked questions

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 our traveler data, The Franciscan Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Santa Barbara Beach. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor, and it offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Avania Inn of Santa Barbara and The Milo.

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 172 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.

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Our top choices for Santa Barbara Beach hotels

1. The Franciscan Hotel

2. Santa Barbara Inn

3. Beachside Inn

4. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

5. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

6. Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

7. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

8. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

9. Harbor House Inn

10. The Inn at East Beach

11. Castillo Inn at the Beach

12. La Playa Inn

13. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

14. Marina Beach Hotel

15. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

16. The Milo

17. Lavender Inn by the Sea

18. Villa Rosa Inn

19. Inn By The Harbor

20. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

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Where to stay in Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Top Santa Barbara Beach Hotel Reviews

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

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