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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of greenery.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements and potted plants.

1. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel
2.1 km from Santa Barbara Harbor
United States
David
CA $262
CA $403 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel
Room
A kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink. There are shelves above holding glasses, plates, and a framed picture.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.
A parking lot with white buildings and trees in the background.

2. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
Laguna, 2.2 km from Santa Barbara Harbor
United States
Maria
CA $184
CA $315 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.
A hotel with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and palm trees.
A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and clear skies.
A hotel room with a bed, a round table with a pair of sunglasses and a book, a chair with a denim jacket, and a window with white blinds.

3. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
West Beach, 0.4 km from Santa Barbara Harbor
United States
hampton
CA $278
CA $316 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Marina Beach Hotel
A coastal house with a red roof, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain backdrop.
A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small round table, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A bathroom with white tiled walls, a showerhead, and a shelf with toiletries.
A coastal road with palm trees, a beach, and a parking lot with vehicles.

4. Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
West Beach, 0.4 km from Santa Barbara Harbor
United States
Abby
CA $270
CA $307 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Harbor House Inn
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.
A modern bedroom with a large window, a bedside table, a chair, and a built-in kitchen area.
A hallway leading to a living area with a sofa, a small table, and a view of greenery outside.
A spacious living area with a modern staircase, a dining table, and a sofa.

5. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel
Laguna, 1.9 km from Santa Barbara Harbor
United States
Patrice
CA $258
CA $400 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel
A wooden porch with steps leading to a door marked 'Tack Room,' a bench, and potted plants.
A room with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a white bedspread, a leather sofa, a wooden table, and a lamp.
A bedroom with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a chandelier, and a view through a door.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a potted plant.

6. Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn
Upper East, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Harbor
United States
Victor
CA $406
CA $559 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Simpson House Inn
A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "LA PLAYA INN Santa Barbara, California".
A hotel corridor with a view of mountains, a palm tree, and a lantern-lit staircase.
A corridor with a central staircase, outdoor seating, and lanterns.
A wooden cabinet with a mirror, a trash bin, and a potted plant in a hallway with patterned flooring and a door in the background.

7. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
West Beach, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Harbor
United States
Arlen
CA $313
CA $357 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
La Playa Inn
A beige sofa with multiple cushions, a white vase with greenery, and a window with blinds.
A staircase leading to a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.
A hallway leading to a dining area with a wooden floor, white walls, and a black railing.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.

8. Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
West Beach, 0.6 km from Santa Barbara Harbor
United States
Jacob
CA $380
CA $579 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Casa Yano by The Beach
A two-story house with a porch, a garage, and a white picket fence.
A house with a covered porch, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a lawn.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large mirror reflecting the room.
A house with a bay window, a porch, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

9. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
Oak Park, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Harbor
United States
Raymond
CA $293
CA $334 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a wicker chair, and a dining area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with bar stools.
A modern living room with a round table, wooden chairs, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A modern building with a courtyard, outdoor seating, and a fire feature.

10. Beach House Inn

Beach House Inn
West Beach, 0.6 km from Santa Barbara Harbor
United States
Tim
CA $262
CA $299 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Beach House Inn
A patio area with outdoor seating, including tables and chairs, and a blue umbrella.
A house with a porch, a sign for '1720 the Bath Street Inn Bed & Breakfast', and a flag.
A cozy living room with a bookshelf, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a red sofa.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

11. Bath Street Inn

Bath Street Inn
Oak Park, 3 km from Santa Barbara Harbor
United States
Joanne
CA $326
CA $379 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Bath Street Inn
A white building with a sign reading "Mason Beach Inn" and a balcony with a railing.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with arches and palm trees.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a framed quote on the wall, and a large potted plant.
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned armchair.

12. Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
West Beach, 0.4 km from Santa Barbara Harbor
United States
Rachita
CA $308
CA $360 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Mason Beach Inn
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A cozy living room with a bar area, comfortable seating, and a large window with plants.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a small pool.
A hallway with a checkered curtain, a framed artwork, a bench, a potted plant, and a wooden cabinet with handles.

13. Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
2 km from Santa Barbara Harbor
United States
Maria
CA $568
CA $648 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Palihouse Santa Barbara
A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.
A bar area with a high ceiling and skylight, wooden flooring, and a bar counter with stools.
A room with a wooden floor, two brown armchairs, a round table with a book and a plant, a framed painting on the wall, and a wooden door with intricate carvings.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

14. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Lower State, 1.3 km from Santa Barbara Harbor
United States
Karri
CA $322
CA $375 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hotel Santa Barbara
A sunlit balcony with a curved sofa, a small round table, and a potted plant. The balcony features arched windows with a view of palm trees and the sea.
A large, historic building with arched windows and a central tower, surrounded by palm trees.
A spacious room with two sofas facing a glass table, a vase with flowers, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.
A coastal view with a beach, palm trees, and a white building with a red roof.

15. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
East Beach, 2.1 km from Santa Barbara Harbor
United States
melanie
CA $383
CA $437 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Santa Barbara Inn
A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."
A reception desk with a wooden wall and a sign that reads "West Beach Inn".
A breakfast bar with various food items, beverages, and a coffee machine.
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.

16. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach, 0.3 km from Santa Barbara Harbor
United States
Amanda
CA $325
CA $370 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.
An aerial view of a rectangular swimming pool surrounded by white lounge chairs and umbrellas, with palm trees and a tiled roof in the background.
A dining area with a wooden table, grey chairs, a black floor lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.
A hotel reception area with a granite reception desk, black leather chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and a potted orchid.

17. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
West Beach, 0.4 km from Santa Barbara Harbor
United States
Bob
CA $234
CA $266 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
The Franciscan Hotel
A multi-story building with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
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.
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.

18. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
West Beach, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Harbor
United States
hoan
CA $391
CA $447 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Front of property
A room with two leather chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.
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.

19. The Eagle Inn

The Eagle Inn
West Beach, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Harbor
United States
Julian
CA $409
CA $466 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
The Eagle Inn
A bright kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view through glass doors to an outdoor patio.
A beachside path with bicycles, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A hotel with a red roof, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.
A table with a pitcher of dark liquid, a clear pitcher, and glasses, along with small bowls of pretzels and nuts.

20. Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
West Beach, 0.6 km from Santa Barbara Harbor
United States
Noah
CA $357
CA $407 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Lavender Inn by the Sea
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Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.
Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel
10.0
Exceptional
7 reviews
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Room
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
9.8
Exceptional
312 reviews
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A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.
Marina Beach Hotel
9.8
Exceptional
1,187 reviews
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A coastal house with a red roof, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain backdrop.
Harbor House Inn
9.8
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel
9.8
Exceptional
327 reviews
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Top Santa Barbara Harbor Hotel Reviews

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The best mattress of all our stays and finally a hot tub that wasn't just warm water. Nice pool, great location, nice breakfast."
Susan 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
The Franciscan Hotel
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent
"The room was clean, bathroom was old but everything works just fine. Good breakfast and we enjoyed the happy hour in the afternoon. Overall, it was a great stay, I would definitely recommend this hotel."
Brenda 3-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Inn By The Harbor
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Got greeted by amazing staff members. Quick check in, our junior suite was perfect for our family of 4. Super clean room, and hotel overall. The breakfast buffet was wonderful, my 5&6 year old loved it!"
Severino 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Beachside Inn
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Jorge was super helpful in getting us the perfect room, as we wanted to face the marina."
Robin 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn

10/10 Excellent
"I would appreciate it if you could add a few more items to the continental breakfast menu."
Samuel Seongheon 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
La Playa Inn
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Great"
Steven 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Hotel Santa Barbara
The Milo

The Milo

8/10 Good
"Nice location- Pool was well-maintained. My bathroom had hair in the shower when I arrived. And they weren’t able to grant me any sort of a late checkout. I felt like they were pressuring me out right at 11. It was fine-"
Remy 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
The Milo
Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn

8/10 Good
"Good, great location. Close to beach and short walk to old town."
Lemeece 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Mason Beach Inn
Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea

10/10 Excellent
"The view from the property is beautiful! The motel has a relaxed atmosphere, and the staff is friendly and helpful. Our room was clean, comfortable, and cozy."
Jeff 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Ala Mar by the Sea

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Barbara Harbor?
Santa Barbara Harbor is located in Santa Barbara. This welcoming area is known for its beautiful beaches and biking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 237 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Santa Barbara Harbor?
Adjacent to Santa Barbara Harbor, Beachside Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include Hotel Santa Barbara and Avania Inn of Santa Barbara.
How many hotels will I find close to Santa Barbara Harbor?
Expedia has 237 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Barbara Harbor.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Barbara Harbor, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Santa Barbara Harbor.
What can I see and do near Santa Barbara Harbor?
Presidio Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Mission Santa Barbara, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, and Hill-Carrillo Adobe are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can check out the local talent at Lobero Theater, Arlington Theater, and Santa Barbara Bowl.
How can I get to Santa Barbara Harbor?
If you're hopping a train into the city, Santa Barbara Station is the closest stop to Santa Barbara Beach. There may not be many public transit options near Santa Barbara Harbor so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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