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ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a convenient to-go breakfast before heading out to explore Santa Barbara's beautiful beaches just steps from the hostel

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ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel offers beachside charm with practical perks like in-room WiFi and a grab-and-go morning meal. The helpful staff can point guests toward nearby adventures at Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, both within easy walking distance.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi

Basic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Located near the beach, ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel is in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary. Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center are also worth visiting. Kayaking, snorkelling and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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134 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Moreton Bay Fig Tree - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 5 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬8 min walk

About this property

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Hostel near Santa Barbara Harbor
Consider a stay at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel and take advantage of free on-the-go breakfast, a firepit and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area.
Additional perks include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), outdoor furniture and barbecues
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and hairdryers
  • Heating and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: USD 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

I.T.H. Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel Santa Barbara
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel?

Self-parking is available for USD 20 per night.

What time is check-in at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Harbor. West Beach and Reagan Ranch Center are also within 5 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 182 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Naya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Liahnnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes it was
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing spot and awesome staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun and friendly atmosphere. Matthew was especially kind in showing me around. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hostel! Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute and inviting space!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luciano

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay. Good breakfast, friendly staff, good vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

VITORIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! Great location, so close to the beach and to Downtown, you can walk to both, staff so kind, space super clean - will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mei Qi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location close to the Amtrak station, sufficient restrooms for use, free breakfast as described, however there was no air conditioning in the room, just a portable fan available.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MEAGHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great spot! From the first intro to the property and staff to the end of my stay it was perfect. Great space, very clean, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, great spot to meet new people, friendly staff, clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay! Clean like a European hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Legendary staff. Good vibe, and in the heart of SB
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saksham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liezl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steps from the Amtrak, beach, restaurants. Easy parking. Free breakfast. Clean comfortable beds and rooms and bathrooms. Kitchen access. Lots of common areas inside and outside. Weekly activities. Affordable prices!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had such a great stay at this hostel! The staff were super friendly and welcoming, the rooms were clean and comfortable, and the atmosphere made it easy to meet other travelers. The location was also perfect—close to everything I needed. I’d definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting. Only tip: bring a small fan for your bed. There’s outlets for each bed which is perfect for a small portable fan.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes and yes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except that it was really hot at night
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything exceeded expectations!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nathaniel was welcoming and friendly. :) Property location for Amtrak travelers can't be any better. Very relaxed, but organized atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities were clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The dorms were cozyand the beds were surprisingly comfy. There’s a common area where you can hang out, cook, or just chill, which was very nice. In the future will pick bed by the window. Many different age groups from everywhere. Parking was convenient. Thanks for your kindness and hospitality Drew!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the communal aspect of this hostel. Many amenities, and staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, clean accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024