The 10 Best Hotels Near Santa Barbara Harbor, Santa Barbara from CA $144

A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier extending into the water, and a backdrop of mountains and a sunset sky.

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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 kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements and potted plants.

1. Casa Castillo

2.1 km from Santa Barbara Harbor

David

CA $319

CA $467 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A coastal house with a red roof, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain backdrop.

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.

A house with a patio area featuring wicker furniture and potted plants.

2. Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 0.4 km from Santa Barbara Harbor

Katrin

CA $361

CA $411 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.

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.

An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by white umbrellas and lounge chairs, with palm trees and a tiled deck.

A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and clear skies.

3. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 0.4 km from Santa Barbara Harbor

Amy

CA $298

CA $340 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small sink.

A white utility shed with a door labeled "AIR MACHINE" next to a dense green hedge.

A door with a glass panel reflecting a building and a number '1' on the wall.

4. Casa Jardin

Laguna, 2.2 km from Santa Barbara Harbor

Yessica

CA $214

CA $346 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A traditional building with a white facade, arched windows, and a balcony with a railing.

A white building with a red-tiled roof, a covered entrance, and a garden with various plants.

A modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, vanity, and a vase of flowers.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a grey sofa, and a painting of a wave on the wall.

5. Casa De La Vina

1.1 km from Santa Barbara Harbor

Richard

CA $265

CA $404 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

A spacious living area with a modern staircase, a dining table, and a sofa.

A star-shaped hanging light fixture in a white-walled room with an arched ceiling.

A hallway leading to a living area with a sofa, a small table, and a view of greenery outside.

6. Casa Riviera

Laguna, 1.9 km from Santa Barbara Harbor

Antoinette

CA $313

CA $459 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A beige sofa with multiple cushions, a white vase with greenery, and a window with blinds.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.

A staircase leading to a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

7. Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 0.6 km from Santa Barbara Harbor

Jacob

CA $402

CA $600 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "LA PLAYA INN Santa Barbara, California".

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.

A corridor with a central staircase, outdoor seating, and lanterns.

A dining room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave.

8. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Harbor

Greer

CA $341

CA $388 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious dining area with a central island, round tables, and comfortable seating.

A bar area with a high ceiling and skylight, wooden flooring, and a bar counter with stools.

9. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 1.3 km from Santa Barbara Harbor

Veronica

CA $314

CA $366 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.

A dining area with a wooden table, grey chairs, a black floor lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a kitchen in the background with white cabinets and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a granite reception desk, black leather chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and a potted orchid.

10. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 0.4 km from Santa Barbara Harbor

Bob

CA $288

CA $328 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 hot tub area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and palm trees in the background.

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.

11. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 0.3 km from Santa Barbara Harbor

Amanda

CA $316

CA $361 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A white building with a sign reading "Mason Beach Inn" and a balcony with a railing.

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.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with arches and palm trees.

12. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 0.4 km from Santa Barbara Harbor

Rachita

CA $341

CA $398 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A hallway with a checkered curtain, a framed artwork, a bench, a potted plant, and a wooden cabinet with handles.

A cozy living room with a bar area, comfortable seating, and a large window with plants.

A white building with a red roof, a stone wall, and a staircase leading to a door.

13. Palihouse Santa Barbara

2 km from Santa Barbara Harbor

Demey

CA $527

CA $602 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a sign that reads "Castillo Inn."

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a patio area with a yellow fence and a table with chairs.

A building with a sign reading "Castillo Inn at the Beach" indicating a hotel.

A patio with a round table, chairs, and a red umbrella. There are potted plants and a surfboard visible.

14. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 0.4 km from Santa Barbara Harbor

Abraham

CA $229

CA $261 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of buildings in the background.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear view of the ocean, and palm trees.

A lobby with a central seating area, a patterned floor, and a decorative ceiling.

A restaurant interior with hexagonal patterned flooring, wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with a counter, and a menu board on the wall.

15. Hotel Californian

The Funk Zone, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Harbor

Tricia

CA $785

CA $1,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window with a view of palm trees and a balcony.

A building entrance with a set of stairs leading up to a door marked with the number 128.

A lobby with a wooden floor, two patterned armchairs, a small table, and a wall with three framed pictures.

16. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Harbor

Julia

CA $221

CA $263 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A coastal road leading to a pier with a view of the ocean and beach.

A building with a central courtyard, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a blue chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

A spacious indoor area with large windows, wooden benches, a sofa, and a coffee table.

17. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Lower State, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Harbor

Prahlad

CA $126

CA $144 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A motel sign with a large number '6' and the word 'Motel' on a wooden board.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two surfboards, a 'Welcome' sign, and an orange sofa.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

18. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 2.2 km from Santa Barbara Harbor

David S

CA $199

CA $228 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by lush tropical plants.

A street with a pedestrian crossing, palm trees, and a building with a tiled roof.

A building with a sign reading "26 EAST HAY".

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

19. Haley Hotel

Lower State, 1.2 km from Santa Barbara Harbor

Diana

CA $253

CA $302 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A modern hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a dining table, and a bookshelf.

A spacious, modern lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area, and a reception desk.

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a neon sign, and potted plants.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 2.8 km from Santa Barbara Harbor

Erica

CA $348

CA $397 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Harbor

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Casa Castillo	10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Harbor House Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Marina Beach Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,174 reviews	View
Casa Jardin	9.8 Exceptional 303 reviews	View
Casa De La Vina	9.8 Exceptional 215 reviews	View

Top Santa Barbara Harbor Hotel Reviews

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Love how beautiful, clean and family friendly the property is. It was nice to wake up every morning and have continental breakfast and all day coffee plus happy hour provided by the hotel from 4 PM to 7 PM. Highly recommend this hotel for families who have children and are looking to enjoy a week away from home. The hotel is only half a block away from a beautiful park and one block away from the main beach and Pierre. Hope everyone gets a chance to visit this hotel and enjoy all the amenities that it offers. ❤️"

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Enjoyed using complementary bikes.Clean room and helpful staff."

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent beachfront location Very good facilities including the pool and jacuzzi Staff know their jobs and are professional A good continental breakfast and evening wine hour."

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"We very much enjoyed our stay at the Inn at the Harbor. There were special amenities which we did not use -- a lovely little kitchen with sink, stove, and refrigerator. We especially enjoyed the daily breakfast which seemed like a perk. We would definitely return."

Mason Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Great staff and service. Nice pool. Great parking."

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Accommodations were okay. Nice location to pier and marina, A bit expensive but location will demand those kind of prices."

Ala Mar by the Sea

10/10 Excellent

"We like the cleanes and how it’s well maintained! So peaceful and beautiful hotel ❤️"

Riviera Beach House

10/10 Excellent

"It was an amazing location and service. We loved here and we’d love to come back one day again."

Lavender Inn by the Sea

10/10 Excellent

"We love staying here. Great location, walkable to everything we like to do. Clean, comfortable rooms."

Other attractions near Santa Barbara Harbor

A beach with mountains in the background.

West Beach

9.6/10 (10 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, West Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the biking trails.

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A pier with lights reflecting on the water, a flag, and buildings in the background.

Stearns Wharf

9.0/10 (4,143 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as biking in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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A pier extending into calm waters, palm trees, and a mountainous backdrop.

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

9.6/10 (8 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center during your travels in Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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A two-story building with a beige facade, large windows, and a balcony.

Santa Barbara City College

8.8/10 (522 reviews)

Walk around the campus at Santa Barbara City College during your stay in Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

9.6/10 (9 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Santa Barbara Maritime Museum during your trip to Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and enjoy the biking trails in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Carriage and Western Art Museum

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Carriage and Western Art Museum in Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Santa Barbara Carriage Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Santa Barbara Carriage Museum during your trip to Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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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 Avania Inn of Santa Barbara and The Franciscan Hotel.

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, Casa Del Herrero, and Casa de la Guerra 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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Our top choices for Santa Barbara Harbor hotels

1. Casa Castillo

2. Harbor House Inn

3. Marina Beach Hotel

4. Casa Jardin

5. Casa De La Vina

6. Casa Riviera

7. Casa Yano by The Beach

8. La Playa Inn

9. Hotel Santa Barbara

10. The Franciscan Hotel

11. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

12. Mason Beach Inn

13. Palihouse Santa Barbara

14. Castillo Inn at the Beach

15. Hotel Californian

16. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

17. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

18. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

19. Haley Hotel

20. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Harbor

Top Santa Barbara Harbor Hotel Reviews

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Inn By The Harbor

Mason Beach Inn

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Ala Mar by the Sea

Riviera Beach House

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Other attractions near Santa Barbara Harbor

West Beach

Stearns Wharf

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Carriage and Western Art Museum

Santa Barbara Carriage Museum

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