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A modern living room with two grey sofas, a small woven stool, and a large wall clock.
A marina with parked cars and boats, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a large window offering a view of the beach and palm trees.
A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a bookshelf.

1. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
ARKIMBERLEY
CA $246
CA $281 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Beachside Inn
A multi-story hotel with a courtyard surrounded by palm trees and greenery, featuring a well-lit entrance and multiple balconies.
A dining area with a table set for two, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outdoor seating area.
A chef cooking with a large flame in a kitchen.
A lush garden with palm trees and ferns, a paved path, and a building in the background.

2. Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
North State
United States
Julie
CA $171
CA $195 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Lemon Tree Inn
A gated entrance with an arch covered in greenery, a tiled pathway, and a building with a balcony.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, multiple seating options, and a large window with curtains.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of a balcony with palm trees.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, patterned chairs, and artwork on the walls.

3. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
Australia
Kon Kit
CA $247
CA $282 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a building in the background.
A lush garden with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a small bridge.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window.
A modern hotel room with a red chair, a sofa, a TV, and a wooden ceiling.

4. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
United States
Patricia
CA $284
CA $329 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
A restaurant with wooden floors, wicker chairs, and hanging plants.
A bar area with wooden beams, bar stools, and a bar counter.
A hotel with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a mountain backdrop.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of a balcony with a pool.

5. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Oak Park
United States
Kirsten
CA $241
CA $275 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
An outdoor patio area with stone walls, a fire pit, and seating arrangements.
A cozy living room with a round coffee table, wooden chairs, a sofa with patterned cushions, and potted plants.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.
A modern living room with a marble reception desk, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.

6. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
United States
robert
CA $262
CA $309 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.
A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with chairs and a table, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A pathway flanked by lush greenery and palm trees, leading to a building with a tiled roof.
A table with a pitcher, wine glasses, and snacks by a window with a view of palm trees and a building.

7. Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
emiliano
CA $339
CA $387 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Inn By The Harbor
A multi-story building with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A swimming pool with a tiled border, a potted plant, and a staircase with colorful tiles.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a bench. There are two doors leading to a balcony, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

8. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Richard
CA $361
CA $412 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a white brick wall, a sofa set, a coffee table, wicker chairs, and artwork.
A sunlit patio with a wooden table, seating, and a potted plant.
A white building with blue awnings and a number '121' sign.

9. Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Trent
CA $236
CA $269 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Riviera Beach House
A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a view of palm trees and a marina through the windows.
A hot tub area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and palm trees in the background.
A reception desk with a wooden wall and a sign that reads "West Beach Inn".

10. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Amanda
CA $351
CA $400 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
A white building with a sign reading "Mason Beach Inn" and a balcony with a railing.
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned armchair.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a framed quote on the wall, and a large potted plant.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with arches and palm trees.

11. Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Rachita
CA $371
CA $432 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Mason Beach Inn
A bright kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view through glass doors to an outdoor patio.
A hotel with a red roof, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.
A beachside path with bicycles, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, white cabinetry, wicker furniture, and a large window.

12. Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Brandon
CA $309
CA $353 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Lavender Inn by the Sea
A beach with palm trees, a pier, and a flag.
A dolphin statue in a garden with cacti and red flowers.
A pool area with a red umbrella, stone statues, and a spa sign.
A seaside patio with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of the beach and ocean.

13. Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Aaron
CA $155
CA $222 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Ala Mar by the Sea
A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.
A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and clear skies.
An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by white umbrellas and lounge chairs, with palm trees and a tiled deck.
A hotel with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and palm trees.

14. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Lori
CA $239
CA $272 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Marina Beach Hotel
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, a stainless steel range hood, and a built-in oven.
A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a grey armchair, and a wooden floor.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a television. There is a balcony with curtains and a view of buildings.

15. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Reiko
CA $181
CA $207 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
A balcony with a wooden railing overlooking a street with palm trees and parked cars.
A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a wooden headboard, a mirror, and a TV.
Lobby
A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bench, a chair, a table, and a window with a view of greenery.

16. Solei House

Solei House
San Roque
United States
Ashley
CA $158
CA $187 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Solei House
A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, a beach view, and a well-maintained lawn.
A waterfront hotel with a reflective pool, a pedestrian bridge, and a view of mountains in the background.
A seaside patio with wicker chairs, a view of the marina, and palm trees.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with two armchairs and a small table, a patterned wall, and a wooden floor.

17. Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Jodi
CA $442
CA $504 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Harbor View Inn
Front of property
A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a backdrop of buildings and trees.

18. The Eagle Inn

The Eagle Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Michele
CA $365
CA $416 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
The Eagle Inn
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by lush tropical plants.
A beach with a calm sea, a crescent moon, and palm trees in the distance.
A building with a sign reading "26 EAST HAY".
A street with a pedestrian crossing, palm trees, and a building with a tiled roof.

19. Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
Downtown Santa Barbara
United States
Rodney J
CA $195
CA $236 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Haley Hotel
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and large windows.
A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the city through a window.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, and a view of the city through large windows.
A modern bar area with a wooden table and chairs, shelves with bottles and glasses, and a large window overlooking the street.

20. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Downtown Santa Barbara
United States
Emeterio
CA $320
CA $365 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
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Nestled between mountains and sea, this Spanish-influenced coastal paradise offers wine tasting and red-tiled architecture along State Street. Rent bikes to explore the palm-lined waterfront, then catch sunset from Stearns Wharf where locals recommend the fresh seafood.

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Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

8/10 Good
"We like it."
Shiao Ping 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Beachside Inn
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