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Sep 4 - Sep 6
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Sep 11 - Sep 13

Our top choices for Waterfront 2-star hotels

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a red roof.

1. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
Carpinteria
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,413 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Andrew
The price is CA $104
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a refrigerator.

2. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
Carpinteria
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,637 reviews)
"good place to stay."
United States
Ramzi
The price is CA $109
CA $131 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
A VAGABOND INN sign, a building with a balcony, and palm trees.

3. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
North State
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,011 reviews)
"Lovely staff and easy check in!"
United States
Channah
The price is CA $130
CA $160 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

4. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,382 reviews)
"Great comfortable stay and nice breakfast"
Canada
Julia
The price is CA $200
CA $239 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
A spacious living room with a round wooden coffee table, two blue armchairs, and a patterned armchair.

5. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
North State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,661 reviews)
"Great place to stay as a solo traveler."
United States
Vania
The price is CA $165
CA $188 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Sandpiper Lodge
An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.

6. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,274 reviews)
"Lovely stay, Comfortable, friendly, and the kitchenette was a plus."
United States
Naomi
The price is CA $263
CA $299 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
The Franciscan Hotel
A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "LA PLAYA INN Santa Barbara, California".

7. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Perfect location! Great room. Great continental breakfast."
United States
Greer
The price is CA $327
CA $373 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
La Playa Inn
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building.

8. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 star property
Fairview
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Very good hotel for families"
United States
JEANETTE
The price is CA $235
CA $268 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

9. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,470 reviews)
"Great location. The room was small, clean and simple and the staff was friendly."
United States
David S
The price is CA $198
CA $226 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
A reception area with a counter, potted plants, a coffee station, and a view through large glass doors.

10. The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Close to beach."
United States
Shubh
The price is CA $192
CA $218 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
The Inn at East Beach
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a window with curtains.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
Carpinteria
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Clean rooms, nice location, good bfast"
United States
Miguel
The price is CA $247
CA $284 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of palm trees, and a door.

12. Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
Fairview
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,196 reviews)
"Love the onsite laundry."
United States
Suz-Anne
The price is CA $138
CA $161 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
A building with a balcony, a palm tree, and a birdhouse on the railing.

13. Sunset Motel

Sunset Motel
2.5 star property
San Roque
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (124 reviews)
"Great little place. I would definitely stay here again."
United States
Ashley
The price is CA $156
CA $184 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Sunset Motel
A modern hotel with a sign reading "Orange Tree Inn" and a number "1920" on the facade.

14. Orange Tree Inn

Orange Tree Inn
2.5 star property
Upper East
7.8 out of 10, Good, (878 reviews)
"Very affordable, clean, comfortable room with all the amenities I expect. Close walking distance to downtown Santa Barbara and the waterfront. Very friendly staff. Nice area on State St. with convenient restaurants nearby. Will definitely stay here again."
United States
David
The price is CA $155
CA $177 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Orange Tree Inn
A patio area with a table and chairs, surrounded by vibrant flowers and a pool.

15. Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
San Roque
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was clean and the staff was nice."
United States
Corrie
The price is CA $149
CA $170 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Oasis Inn & Suites
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a coffee machine, and a shower area.

16. Town and Country Inn

Town and Country Inn
2.5 star property
North State
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,011 reviews)
"It was a good price staff was very helpful and nice id totally stay there again"
United States
Rasheed
The price is CA $123
CA $145 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Town and Country Inn
A coastal road leading to a pier with a view of the ocean and beach.

17. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (252 reviews)
"Great and cheap stay with great and friendly staff and just as friendly guests."
United States
Prahlad
The price is CA $168
CA $192 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a sign that reads "Castillo Inn."

18. Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Simple hotel but great location!"
United States
Abraham
The price is CA $219
CA $250 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Castillo Inn at the Beach
A pool with lounge chairs, a fenced area, and a building with a balcony in the background.

19. Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
North State
7.6 out of 10, Good, (17 reviews)
"Pool was amazing and staff was really helpful"
United States
Demian
Vagabond Inn - Santa Barbara
A large, modern interior space with geometric ceiling design and large letters spelling "agov" on the wall.

20. Agave Inn

Agave Inn
2.0 star property
East San Roque
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (826 reviews)
"Shower pressure was great, quiet hotel, friendly staff."
United States
Christine
The price is CA $221
CA $252 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Agave Inn
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The price is CA $209 per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
CA $209
CA $239 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
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