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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, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Mike
The price is ₩283,805
₩318,764 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
8.1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (350 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is ₩305,199
₩354,031 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Inn on Summer Hill

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, (1,113 reviews)
"yes we were very happy with our stay"
United States
Christine
The price is ₩113,011
₩133,104 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
7.0 out of 10, Good, (659 reviews)
"Did not have a fire place and we did not use the hot tub. Easy check in and out, clean too"
United States
Jennifer
The price is ₩162,631
₩217,099 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Casa Del Sol

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
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (411 reviews)
"Rooms were spotless and staff was fantastic. Location very convenient to freeway and fun restaurants."
United States
Kathleen
The price is ₩216,851
₩247,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

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, (1,479 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with convenient location. "
United States
Natalia
The price is ₩222,182
₩255,943 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (258 reviews)
"Very nice place 👌 "
United States
Gerardo
The price is ₩172,313
₩198,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

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, (1,000 reviews)
"I would highly recommend this property! Great location and the staff is too notch! "
United States
Christopher
The price is ₩200,460
₩228,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
The Inn at East Beach

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
3.8 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location! Nice atmosphere! "
United States
Eugenie
The price is ₩248,394
₩344,495 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Montecito Inn

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
Laguna, 1.6 km from Waterfront
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (165 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Jennifer
The price is ₩246,787
₩389,543 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Casa Riviera

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
The price is ₩238,537
₩271,932 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is ₩261,390
₩301,108 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

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, (1,264 reviews)
"Great service and clean"
United States
Arturo
The price is ₩138,712
₩159,798 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Great clean stay! Amazing location. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun beach stay"
United States
Kelsie
The price is ₩256,280
₩292,159 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna, 2 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (257 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Charles
The price is ₩148,642
₩277,658 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Casa Jardin

Palmoro House

Palmoro House
3.0 star property
East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
7.4 out of 10, Good, (329 reviews)
"Clean room/ staff was amazing there and at Mar Hotel / bar and restaurants amazing/ amazing pool and bonfire. "
United States
Shanel
The price is ₩247,006
₩325,393 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Palmoro House

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, (265 reviews)
"Cleanroom, walkable from stores, friendly staff"
United States
Anaiah
The price is ₩393,954
₩515,471 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

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 ₩262,850
₩300,162 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
The Craft House Inn

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"Nice clean property! Will stay here again! "
United States
Eva
The price is ₩287,442
₩327,684 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
La Playa Inn

Casa Castillo

Casa Castillo
4.0 star property
2.5 km from Waterfront
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay and felt very comfortable as a family. The place was clean, well-maintained, and exactly as described. The host was responsive and thoughtful, which made everything easy. "
United States
Zheng
The price is ₩186,040
₩320,291 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Casa Castillo
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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 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.