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Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North
2.5 star property
13.8 km from Waterfront
The price is ₩120,869
₩138,999 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

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, (1,015 reviews)
"Was a great time!!"
United States
Amanda
The price is ₩319,579
₩358,951 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Vagabond Inn Studio Carpinteria

Vagabond Inn Studio Carpinteria
2.5 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
The price is ₩135,791
₩156,159 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25
Vagabond Inn Studio Carpinteria

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, (1,512 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Justin
The price is ₩252,183
₩290,503 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
7.0 out of 10, Good, (666 reviews)
"Very quiet property, probably because this is a single story hotel. No walking heard from the ceiling."
United States
Esther
The price is ₩166,791
₩222,653 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Casa Del Sol

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and staff very helpful."
United States
Ruth
The price is ₩282,028
₩324,884 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

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, (1,129 reviews)
"Lived this location and will totally stay here again. Great family spot with clean rooms, nice beds, nice pool, breakfast every morning and beautiful landscaping."
United States
Nicole
The price is ₩253,324
₩294,350 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
3.4 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Everything was awesome and we would definitely stay again."
United States
Joyce Marie
The price is ₩266,878
₩304,241 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

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, (1,008 reviews)
"Amazing stay! Will come back again!"
United States
Chaoqun
The price is ₩262,085
₩298,777 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
6 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,429 reviews)
"Great property, great stay. Courteous and helpful staff."
United States
Rhonda
The price is ₩170,745
₩194,647 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Sandpiper Lodge

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
8.1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (357 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is ₩311,872
₩361,772 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Inn on Summer Hill

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"Overall great stay!"
United States
Juliann
The price is ₩234,229
₩267,478 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location with a retro flair."
United States
nathan
The price is ₩223,714
₩255,034 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
The Inn at East Beach

Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
6 km from Waterfront
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Pool was amazing and staff was really helpful"
United States
Demian
The price is ₩170,715
₩194,617 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,368 reviews)
"One of the best motels and super close to the beach, zoo, and everything else."
United States
Olga
The price is ₩221,050
₩252,428 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
4.8 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,293 reviews)
"Nice staff nice room"
United States
Jared
The price is ₩188,701
₩215,494 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Lemon Tree Inn

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
3.0 star property
6.9 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,170 reviews)
"A very good hotel with excellent staff; it is very clean, and the parking is good. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay—I highly recommend it."
United States
Aram
The price is ₩267,106
₩305,023 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,191 reviews)
"The location was very nice, very clean room and the breakfast was delicious! "
United States
Vincent
The price is ₩227,789
₩260,124 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Beachside Inn

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
7.8 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,109 reviews)
"Clean and very nice staff. Great breakfast. Safe area . "
United States
Nadia
The price is ₩311,582
₩366,536 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Agave Inn

Agave Inn
2.0 star property
5.6 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (782 reviews)
"Great little place to stay"
United States
Ashley
The price is ₩193,194
₩220,240 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Agave Inn
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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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

West Beach

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

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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor 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?
East Beach, Leadbetter Beach, and West 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.