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La Playa Inn Santa Barbara
The Pacific Ocean is less than 5 minutes’ walk from this Santa Barbara property. Continental breakfast and free WiFi are provided. A refrigerator is included in each room.
Beachside Inn
Located across the street from the Santa Barbara Harbor and a 5 minutes' walk from the beach, this hotel offers a year-round outdoor pool and complimentary parking.
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach
Located directly across from the beach, this Santa Barbara hotel offers a heated outdoor pool and free WiFi. The Zoological Gardens are a short walk away.
Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara
Located 4 mi from Arroyo Burro Beach Country Park, this hotel in Santa Barbara, California offers an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center.
Santa Barbara Inn
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the Santa Barbara Inn is located in Santa Barbara, 2 minutes' walk from the beach.
Hotel Santa Barbara
This hotel is within 2 mi of the Santa Barbara Zoo and Leadbetter Beach and Park. We offer complimentary Wi-Fi and a Starbucks Coffee shop right outside our doors.
The Upham Hotel
This historic hotel in downtown Santa Barbara is a 5-minute drive to the beach and Stearns Wharf. It is surrounded by an acre of gardens. Guests can enjoy the property's free WiFi as well.
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
This Santa Barbara beachfront resort offers an outdoor pool with a poolside lounge. Sterns Wharf and State Street shops’ is 5 minutes’ drive away.
Palmoro House
The Palmoro House is a satellite building located 1.5 blocks from the main lobby of the Mar Monte Hotel.
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
This California hotel is just 2 miles from Goleta Beach Park. Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta features an outdoor pool, a hot tub and rooms with flat-screen cable TVs and free Wi-Fi.
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Santa Barbara's best hotels with breakfast
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 286 reviewsHideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel provides rooms in Santa Barbara near Santa Barbara City College and Antioch College.
lovely little home away from home, nice breakfast
8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 105 reviewsOffering an outdoor pool and hot tub, Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta is located in the Goleta district in Santa Barbara, next to University of California, Santa Barbara.Private parking...
Very clean very comfortable. Nice staff great location.
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Hotel in Goleta, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 274 reviewsSet in Santa Barbara, Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta is 9.9 mi from Antioch College and offers facilities like an outdoor pool.
friendly staff big rooms very comfy beds free parking
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Hotel in Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 178 reviewsJust 4 miles from Santa Barbara Airport, this Goleta hotel features an outdoor pool and hot tub. A restaurant and fitness center is on site. Free Wi-Fi is included in all guest rooms.
Very nice room and facilities. Courtyard was lovely.
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Hotel in Goleta, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 113 reviewsLocated in a lush grove of trees off Highway 101, this all suites hotel features an outdoor pool and hot tub in a garden setting. Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 5 minutes’ drive away.
It is a beautiful resort and the staff was wonderful!
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Hotel in Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 584 reviewsThis hotel is 8 miles from downtown Santa Barbara and within 5 minutes' drive of the University of California-Santa Barbara. The hotel offers an airport shuttle and free WiFi.
The room was very clean, staff was really friendly.
Inn by the Harbor
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 616 reviewsThis Santa Barbara hotel is located a 10-minute walk from West Beach. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi and a daily continental breakfast.
nice and cozy rooms - also the outside facilities are made up really nice
Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 379 reviewsThis Santa Barbara hotel is 2 blocks from the many beaches and yacht harbor. The Mediterranean-style hotel features a fountain, free bike rentals, and an expanded continental breakfast every morning.
The lovely breakfast and afternoon treat of cheese and wine
Hotels located in the center of Santa Barbara
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 233 reviewsLocated in Santa Barbara, 1.3 miles from East Beach, Palihouse Santa Barbara has accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
great vibe, lovely staff and good central location
Santa Barbara Inn
Hotel in East Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 607 reviewsFeaturing free WiFi throughout the property, the Santa Barbara Inn is located in Santa Barbara, 2 minutes' walk from the beach.
It was an amazing hotel huge rooms and great views
Circle Bar B Guest Ranch
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 56 reviewsLocated in Santa Barbara, 18 miles from University of California, Santa Barbara, Circle Bar B Guest Ranch provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge...
The wranglers leading the horse back ride were great.
De La Vina Inn
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 83 reviewsLocated in Santa Barbara, 2.2 mi from Leadbetter Beach and 1050 feet from State Street, De La Vina Inn features a secure self check-in system, accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking...
Beautiful historical building in a fantastic location
The Upham Hotel
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 419 reviewsThis historic hotel in downtown Santa Barbara is a 5-minute drive to the beach and Stearns Wharf. It is surrounded by an acre of gardens. Guests can enjoy the property's free WiFi as well.
Everything went great. Breakfast and coffee were good too
Hotel Californian
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 230 reviewsLocated next to the Funk Zone in Santa Barbara, the Hotel Californian is just steps from the beach and features an outdoor pool.
location. the room was beautiful and the staff was great
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 784 reviewsThis hotel is within 2 mi of the Santa Barbara Zoo and Leadbetter Beach and Park. We offer complimentary Wi-Fi and a Starbucks Coffee shop right outside our doors.
Great location, comfortable bed and friendly staff
Riviera Beach House
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 262 reviewsThis contemporary hotel is just 5 minutes’ walk to Stearns Wharf and the Santa Barbara beachfront. Free Wi-Fi is provided. All rooms include plush bathrobes in the en suite European-style bathrooms.
Location was fantastic. Staff were super friendly.
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What Guests Said About Santa Barbara:
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Santa Barbara was absolutely beautiful!!!
Santa Barbara was absolutely beautiful!!! It was really lush and green there! The wildflowers were blooming everywhere! The mountains and hills were super lush and green and very beautiful! The Botanical Gardens are incredible and are filled with poppies and wildflowers! The Mission, Courthouse, State Street, Stearns Wharf, and Alice Peck Park are all amazing places to visit! The weather was a perfect 73 degrees for most of my trip, until the last day. The people were all very nice and pleasant to deal with. Brophy's, at the Harbor has the best fish and chips that I have ever had!! There were some whales right off of the Harbor that I was privileged to see! There was also an awesome feeding frenzy that brought in hundreds of pelicans and cormorants to dive into the water at the same time!! It was phenomenal to watch. People who have lived in Santa Barbara all of their lives have never seen anything like it!!! It was an absolutely amazing trip!LoriUnited States of America - 10Scored 10
It is so beautiful there, it has energy
It is so beautiful there, it has energy & offers many types of activities & a plethora of restaurants, shops, night life, spas, zoo, museums & the beach. Go, visit - it's worth it!KrisUnited States of America - 8.0Scored 8.0
We visited in February when unknown to us was the film...
We visited in February when unknown to us was the film festival, the weather was perfect, town seemed quiet even with film festival which was a bonus, still able to grab tickets. Plenty of restaurants to choose from, lots with outdoor eating with patio heaters. We enjoyed the SB Whale watching trip we did, small exclusive boat made us feel VIPs and saw plenty of humpback whales. Easy to walk around the town, but also easy to drive and explore neighbouring Montecito
Sarah-Jane ParkerUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
Great place to visit, especially with wonderful weather.
Great place to visit, especially with wonderful weather. For seafood, Lure is amazing!!! Chad's and Cajun Kitchen are great breakfast spots. If you are there on Sunday, see the Art/Craft Market at the Beach. Lots of amazing stuff and all the vendors are so friendly. Also, a huge recommendation to Olive Hill Farms in Los Olivos. Great place for oils and vinegars.
KathleenUnited States of America - 10Scored 10
Loved the beautiful landscaping and architecture everywhere.
Loved the beautiful landscaping and architecture everywhere. Clean city and easy to navigate while driving but MapQuest misguided me numerous times. Excellent ethnic food restaurants. Lots of choices. I’m recommending “Meet Up” Chinese, “Your Place” Thai and “Masala Spice” Indian foods. Meet Up was first place I’ve ever been served by a robot!!!! Very cool!
CynthiaUnited States of America - 10Scored 10
Santa Barbara has a lot to offer from beaches to hiking...
Santa Barbara has a lot to offer from beaches to hiking mountain biking to sailing and other outdoor adventures. I would have liked to have more time to explore. Relax at the rose gardens at the mission, hike more, beach sunsets and dinner downtown. Getting around is easy. Biking is fun! I would avoid the traffic in the funk zone on Friday night. Park in a paid lot and walk in is what I recommend. Also check out the Farmer’s market downtown on Tuesday nights and Saturday mornings. Wishing everyone a great time!
SabrinaUnited States of America
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- 7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 2,092 reviewsThink of it like a renovated old school beach town motel. There aren't many frills, but the rooms are spacious and clean and have been re-done recently. It also has a cool outdoor patio on the second floor that is open to all guests. The location for the money is the best part. It's on state street, which is the main downtown street in Santa Monica - you're about a 10 minute walk to the best part of the city center. You can also walk to the Santa Barbara Bowl which is a little over a mile and takes about 20/25 minutes.
KyleUnited States of America - From $158.46 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 1,798 reviewsAlthough the room is a little bit old, the bedroom and pillows were comfortable. The room is spacious, and there is a coffee machine, a small refrigerator and a microwave which were very helpful. There is a very good supermarket just across the street. The hotel is 10/15minuts by car to the main touristic points of Santa Bárbara. It was a good cost benefitfor us that spent the hole day out and needed a place just for the night to rest.CamilaBrazil
- From $250.10 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 1,765 reviewsFor reasons out of our control we checked in very late and the front desk was so very accommodating, which is just what we needed at the end of the travelling day. The room was very clean, comfortable and spacious. We loved the location and quietness of the neighborhood. We also had breakfast in the restaurant and both the food and service were excellent. When we visit Santa Barbara again, we will definitely book this hotel.
Mari JoCanada - From $358.71 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 455 reviewsFriendly and accommodating staff. Proximity to the beach and downtown was excellent. Facilities were clean for a motor lodge / motel / inn style property. Free parking (big plus for Santa Barbara!). Wifi worked and had no issues. Excellent coffee by hotel standards. Our Room had a kitchen that accommodated our needs. Heated pool was nice. Replied to all requests / questions via text quickly.LarryUnited States of America
- From $352.85 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 2,920 reviewsThe location right across the street from the Santa Barbara Harbor was awesome and allowed easy access to everything in the area and downtown. Our room was spacious with nice furnishings & fixtures, and had a very comfy king bed. Liked the hugh walk-in shower, separate water closet, and full closet too.
BrianUnited States of America - From $222.92 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 712 reviewsGreat location, close enough to downtown Santa Barbara but not in the busy area so it was nice to have a quiet stay. Area was nice and felt safe. Hotel was clean and staff was nice. Felt it was priced a bit high but it was a holiday weekend. Would definitely stay there again.DorisUnited States of America
- From $239.65 per night8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 1,370 reviewsLocation: The Hotel is near the beach but has no beach view. Great location to have an evening walk and dinner at a restaurant on a beach. Room: Is very clean. It was a very pleasant experience. Parking: First come - first serve, but we didn't have any issues on that day.Ivan KonovalenkoUnited States of America
- From $296.40 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 1,989 reviewsI flew into SBA late and wanted a hotel near the beach before I headed to Ojai for a workshop. A late after hours check in was offered with ease, the room was spacious and clean, and just a short walk to the beach in the morning before breakfast. I'd highly recommend.Laura DawnUnited States of America
- From $148.46 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 2,479 reviewsAlways a pleasant stay at the Lemon Tree Inn. The location is great for us touring nearby University of California / Santa Barbara and enjoying nearby commercial district in downtown Santa Barbara. Didn't get a chance to use the pool, but it looked nice.SamUnited States of America
- From $340.86 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 1,355 reviewsThe staff were very friendly helping us out with early check in. We hired bikes from the hotel for free and loved the freshly baked cookies that they put out in the afternoon. An easy walk to the Santa Barbara beach front. Would definitely recommend.LLucyUnited Kingdom
- From $128.08 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 689 reviewsThe location was perfect for getting to downtown Santa Barbara and the pier. It was so close to everything. But also not in too crowded of an area. It was nice to be able to drop in and rest in the middle of the day before heading back out.
AdriannaUnited States of America - From $224.24 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 762 reviewsRoom was comfortable and breakfast was good. The location was pretty good. It was near the beach, but not on the beach and no beach views. Pretty view of the mountains. The staff was friendly.GretchenUnited States of America
- From $215.46 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,151 reviewsHotel room was clean and comfortable. Plenty of parking available. Breakfast was okay for a continental. Didn’t use pool but it looked clean. Nice location to the Santa Barbara Pier.CiaraIreland
- From $470.61 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 2,077 reviewsVery near the beach, very quiet and secluded but walking distance to restaurants, walking path could also walk to downtown Santa Barbara. Free parking near room access.SFUnited States of America
- From $323.82 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 2,316 reviewsAmazing hotel near the beach and state street. So clean, friendly staff and amazing rooms! We loved it here and would absolutely stay again. Also, lots of parking!!NicolaUnited Kingdom
- 7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 4 reviewsThe house is located really close to Santa Barbara downtown. It was very clean, spacious, with a great outside sitting area.AnnaUnited Kingdom
- From $251.58 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 1,548 reviewsThe charm of the hotel contributed to the overall feel of Santa Barbara. It looked and felt like a piece of paradise.VValentinUnited States of America
- From $245.63 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 223 reviewsIt was in a good location near the beach and close to the highway. The hotel was clean and efficient and good value.RobertUnited Kingdom
- From $239.65 per night8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 1,370 reviewsThe location was excellent, near the beach, downtown Santa Barbara etc.VVickiUnited States of America
- 9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 40 reviewsLocation near Old Downtown Santa Barbara was very convenient.
DoloresUnited States of America
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