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, Stearns Wharf, and Santa Barbara Art Foundry are just a few of the places to visit in and around Waterfront. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.

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Our top choices for Waterfront hotels

1. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 0.5 km from Waterfront

McKenna

₩413,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

2. Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront

Joanne

₩574,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

3. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront

Omar

₩355,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

4. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront

David S

₩221,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

5. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 1.6 km from Waterfront

Amanda

₩349,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)

6. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront

Julia

₩284,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

7. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront

Reiko

₩221,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

8. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront

Amy

₩328,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

9. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront

Amanda

₩349,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

10. Villa Rosa Inn

West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront

Jose

₩232,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

11. Casa Del Mar Inn

West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront

Cole

₩301,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

12. Ala Mar by the Sea

West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront

cinthya

₩202,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

13. The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront

Shubh

₩209,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

14. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront

Abraham

₩255,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

15. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront

Rebecca

₩284,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

16. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1.5 km from Waterfront

Liad

₩378,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

17. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront

Rachita

₩386,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

18. Harbor View Inn

West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront

Gabriel

₩435,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

19. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 1.5 km from Waterfront

Veronica

₩354,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

20. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront

Greer

₩375,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Where to stay in Waterfront

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

A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

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 West Beach.

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A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

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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A coastal cityscape with a prominent white building with red-tiled roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

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.

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A marina filled with sailboats at sunset.

West Beach

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

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A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

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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Top Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Lemon Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The room was a double, it was very spacious. Clean. The sheets smelled wonderful. The pool was great. All kinds of sitting around it. The parking would be the only thing, but even that was ok. The elevator was across the place from our room, and the disabled parking was limited. My sister who was with me isn't very mobile, but she managed. I would definitely stay here again!"