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Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 0.6 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,347 reviews)
"Nice hotel, super close to the beach. "
United States
Savanah
The price is S$221
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice alternative to the very expensive hotels in the area."
United States
geoffrey
The price is S$216
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Overall great stay!"
United States
Juliann
The price is S$221
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
Debojyoti
The price is S$246
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
The Inn at East Beach

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,100 reviews)
"Very clean rooms, good hotel location."
United States
Asmik
The price is S$257
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Marina Beach Motel

Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay. We were so surprised at how well appointed it was! We booked at last minute but we will come back many times!!! We were impressed with all of the amenities! One item of distress was that the on line booking jumped by $80 so we called and woman said that the fee was correct. So we tried another service who offered for less so we booked. When we arrived we were greeted with a friendly owner!!"
United States
Rollin
The price is S$253
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Harbor House Inn

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
Laguna, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (175 reviews)
"Great location for a short stay in Santa Barbara!"
United States
Sophie
The price is S$302
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Casa Riviera

Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
4.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay! Everything was spotless, the bed was very comfortable and location was excellent! Would definitely"
United States
Emilie
The price is S$397
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
4.0 star property
3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (165 reviews)
"Great location and very comfortable and clean!! Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Stephen or Michele
The price is S$311
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Casa De La Vina

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Gorgeous colonial style hotel, blocks from the beach."
United States
Robert
The price is S$286
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
La Playa Inn

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Lower State, 2.6 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (204 reviews)
"Great staff and very cool vibe!"
United States
shannon
The price is S$132
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,109 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Kseniya
The price is S$295
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna, 3.2 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (261 reviews)
"I love this hotel feels like a small studio. It has everything you need and super stylish. I had one of the best stays here and I would definitely come back "
United States
Stephanie
The price is S$257
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Casa Jardin

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (395 reviews)
"absolutely perfect stay for my wife and I. we loved the location as it was close to everything we wanted to do and also loved our room so much we are trying to find out how to buy the bedding!"
United States
matthew
The price is S$545
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Palihouse Santa Barbara

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,113 reviews)
"We loved our stay. Nice room, friendly staff, close to beach. "
United States
JEN
The price is S$233
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
The Franciscan Hotel

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
The Funk Zone, 2.4 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (957 reviews)
"Great rooms and friendly staff; amazing location "
United States
Mary
The price is S$1,019
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Hotel Californian

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"This property was amazing! Staff and accommodations were great!"
United States
Sherrie
The price is S$420
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

The Eagle Inn

The Eagle Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Good staff, nice breakfast perfect location "
United States
Rabdel
The price is S$375
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
The Eagle Inn

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,369 reviews)
"Breakfast was nice, room was very comfy."
United States
Molly
The price is S$352
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location, friendly and helpful staff and very clean. "
United States
belinda
The price is S$308
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Mason Beach Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Zoo

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Room amenity
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,347 reviews
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Reception
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,000 reviews
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Private kitchen
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,003 reviews
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Reception
The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
8.4
Very good
1,001 reviews
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Exterior
Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,100 reviews
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Barbara Zoo?
Santa Barbara Zoo is located in a walkable area of Santa Barbara known for its beautiful beaches and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 81 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Santa Barbara Zoo?
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo. Other good choices within a short distance include Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach and Santa Barbara Inn.
How many hotels are there close to Santa Barbara Zoo?
Expedia has 81 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Barbara Zoo.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Barbara Zoo, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Santa Barbara Zoo.
What can I see and do near Santa Barbara Zoo?
You'll want to browse the collections at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, Presidio Santa Barbara and Reagan Ranch Center. Explore notable local landmarks like Mission Santa Barbara, Casa Del Herrero and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. You can catch a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, Lobero Theater and Arlington Theater.
How can I get to Santa Barbara Zoo?
With so many choices for transport, seeing all of the area near Santa Barbara Zoo is a breeze. If you want to explore the larger area, hop aboard a train at Santa Barbara Station. You can learn about water transport options at the local port.