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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sandpiper Lodge	2.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 2,497 reviews	View
Lemon Tree Inn	3.5 star property	8.4 Very good 1,294 reviews	View
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott	3.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,190 reviews	View
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara	2.0 star property	7.8 Good 1,001 reviews	View
Town and Country Inn	2.5 star property	7.8 Good 1,001 reviews	View

Where to stay in North State

Find the best North State areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

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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.

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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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West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Top North State Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

10/10 Excellent

"East check in, clean room with medium size fridge/freezer, microwave. Great location."

Beachside Inn

8/10 Good

"Great staff, great location, poor quality chek on breakfast. We found expired cheese which was not refrigerated properly and bagel with fungi. Complained to hotel staff there and they just shrugged shoulder and said this comes from some other vendor which we don’t control. Really? What if we someone had not noticed, eaten and fallen sick?"

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

8/10 Good

"Overall, we liked the hotel — it’s beautiful, and our room was big and comfortable. Some of the staff were fantastic, especially the maintenance guy who helped with the fire pit and the bartender on Friday night. The pool bartenders, though, weren’t very attentive, and the drinks were pricey. The pool area could’ve been cleaned more often, and the birds definitely took advantage of that, which wasn’t great for guests. Just a heads‑up: the hotel isn’t super close to other restaurants, so expect about a 3/4‑mile walk."

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Loved our stay!! Very clean and quiet at night. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Nice rooms and comfortable beds. Very complete breakfast-just right to get you on your way in the morning. Hotel is well located for restaurants and shopping and very reasonable considering the beautiful area of Santa Barbara. A very nice experience!! Dave from Reno"

Frequently asked questions

What is North State like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Santa Barbara's North State neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Upper State Street and Santa Barbara Golf Club as part of your North State travel plans.

What's a favourite place to stay in North State?

Based on our traveller data, Lemon Tree Inn is one of the top choices for your stay in North State. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Upper State Street, and it offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the area include Sandpiper Lodge and Rose Garden Inn.

How many hotels can I expect to find in North State?

When you want to find places to stay in Santa Barbara, start by booking one of Expedia's 9 hotels and other accommodation options in North State.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in North State, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in North State.

What are the top things to see and do in North State?

If you're looking forward to a day of shopping in North State, consider Upper State Street or La Cumbre Plaza, and pick out the perfect souvenir. A visit to Santa Barbara Golf Club is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. Earl Warren Showgrounds, Jesusita Trail and Emmons Arts Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around North State. Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Mission Santa Barbara are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.

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Sandpiper Lodge

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

Town and Country Inn

Rose Garden Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Inn By The Harbor

Beachside Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

The Inn at East Beach

Lavender Inn by the Sea

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Where to stay in North State

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Top North State Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

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