What's it like in Mission Canyon?

Mission Canyon is a neighborhood that travelers like for its gardens. Consider a visit to Santa Barbara Botanic Garden as part of your Mission Canyon travel plans.

What's a favorite place to stay in Mission Canyon?

For your stay in Mission Canyon, Ocean, Sunset, Mountain Views, Private Deck: Villa Floresco: Tuscan-like getaway is one of the top choices based on our traveler data.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Mission Canyon area?

Expedia has 31 hotels and other accommodations in Mission Canyon to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Barbara area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Mission Canyon, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Mission Canyon.

What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighborhood?

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Mission Canyon. Rattlesnake Canyon Trail and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.

10 Best Hotels in Mission Canyon, Santa Barbara for 2026

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OCEAN VIEW TWO ROOM SUITE #24 | Beach/ocean view

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

27.2 km from Mission Canyon

cathy

CA $251 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 26 - Feb 27

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

19.8 km from Mission Canyon

Richard

CA $238 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 26 - Feb 27

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

19.7 km from Mission Canyon

Juan

CA $149 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 18 - Mar 19

Casa Del Sol

19.7 km from Mission Canyon

Everardo

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 12 - Mar 13

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

19.6 km from Mission Canyon

MARIDIE

CA $121 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 26 - Feb 27

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

18 km from Mission Canyon

Kimberly

CA $221 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 18 - Mar 19

Inn on Summer Hill

11.5 km from Mission Canyon

Joseph

CA $357 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 24 - Feb 25

Miramar Ocean View Suite | View from room

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Montecito, 8.4 km from Mission Canyon

Joelle

CA $2,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 25 - Feb 26

Montecito Inn

7.4 km from Mission Canyon

Joseph

CA $302 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

7 km from Mission Canyon

Jeanine

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

East Beach, 5.4 km from Mission Canyon

Sarah

CA $447 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 5.4 km from Mission Canyon

jAvier

Palmoro House

East Beach, 5.2 km from Mission Canyon

Yatin

CA $233 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 9 - Mar 10

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

East Beach, 5.2 km from Mission Canyon

Irene

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

17.4 km from Mission Canyon

Gary

CA $111 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 18 - Mar 19

Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 5.3 km from Mission Canyon

Susan

CA $432 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 25 - Feb 26

40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

East Beach, 5.2 km from Mission Canyon

Larry

CA $281 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 18 - Mar 19

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 5 km from Mission Canyon

JEFFREY

CA $445 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Hotel Californian

The Funk Zone, 4.7 km from Mission Canyon

Jasper

CA $1,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Harbor View Inn

West Beach, 4.8 km from Mission Canyon

Omar

CA $429 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 24 - Feb 25

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Where to stay in Mission Canyon

Find the best Mission Canyon areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Mission Canyon

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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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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.

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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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The Marina at Santa Barbara

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West Beach

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

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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 Mission Canyon Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Super clean, you pay upfront and just check out before your departure, and they provide free breakfast. Rooms were excellent as well as location for getting back on the freeway."