Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara

A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.
A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier extending into the water, and a backdrop of mountains and a sunset sky.
A pier with lights reflecting on the water, a flag, and buildings in the background.
A calm body of water with a pier extending into it, a ship docked at the pier, and mountains in the background.
A sunset over a calm body of water with a distant shoreline and a building on the right.

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Santa Barbara Beach Hotel Deals

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $202 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
CA $202
CA $242 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,386 reviews)
"Clean place to stay and walking to the beach a plus. Breakfast had alot of beverage choices and the food was limited but enough to get u started for the day."

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $339 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
CA $339
CA $450 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 6 outdoor pickleball courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (418 reviews)
"SLOW check-in process. Dirty carpet & restroom. Shower is not working, toilet was clogged.. that no one address during our stay despite multiple calls to the front desk. Outdated rooms w/ parking lot views. It was a very disappointing overnight stay. It seems like you are staying in a cheap ..."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $357 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
CA $357
CA $408 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,925 reviews)
"Great location within walking distance to the beach and many restaurants. Pool area is also a nice option for a relaxing day with a good book."

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2026

Inn By The Harbor
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 out of 5
109 Bath Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $262 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
CA $262
CA $299 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,262 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in Santa Barbara! It’s walking distance to the waterfront and the property is beautiful. The room was clean and well kept, the breakfast was also very tasty and had a variety of foods to choose from. Overall it was a lovely stay and we will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

The Franciscan Hotel
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

5 out of 5
36 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $744 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
CA $744
CA $952 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (993 reviews)
"Very nice downtown Santa Barbara hotel! 5 stars."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026

Hotel Californian
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $277 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
CA $277
CA $316 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,252 reviews)
"Everything was very nice. Front desk was great. The only thing I didn’t like was the noise level coming from the floor above in the middle of the night as maybe the guest in the room above were leaving very early as early as 4 AM and continued on about seven."

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2026

Beachside Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Santa Barbara Beach

Find the best Santa Barbara Beach areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Santa Barbara Beach
Learn more about Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

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 Arlington Theater or Lobero Theater might round out your trip.

West Beach

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

East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

Lower State

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center.


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