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Top 10 Hotels in Waterfront

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"The service was superb!"
The price is S$950
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Nice stay and friendly staff."
The price is S$278
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (870)
"Overall, we enjoyed our stay!"
The price is S$271
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Balcony view

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Very clean modern property will stay there again "
The price is S$318
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Casa Del Sol
Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (600)
"It was a nice, safe and clean place to stay. The bed was comfortable and parking was right outside our door, which was very convenient. A cute place to visit. "
Casa Del Sol
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Exterior

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Great stay Very pet friendly Definitely recommend"
The price is S$293
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Terrace/patio

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (483)
"Great location and hotel "
The price is S$426
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Free daily buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the area very much. "
The price is S$220
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1141)
"Wonderful place to stay, but little expensive "
The price is S$164
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1210)
"Excellent breakfast, comfortable bed, well maintained facility."
The price is S$200
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Beach

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (197)
"Great stay ! "
The price is S$170
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Inn By The Harbor
Exterior

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1678)
"Such a charming property, friendly and helpful staff, blocks from beach and so many dining options. "
The price is S$343
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Inn By The Harbor
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1828)
"Well-situated with friendly and helpful staff. "
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Sports facility

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (83)
"Very good hotel with view of the beach and walk across the road to the beach front park and trail."
The price is S$413
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great location"
The price is S$338
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Hotel Santa Barbara
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Property amenity

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (178)
"Beautiful hotel. Clean and lovely pool and patio areas. Lots of staff they are doing a great job taking care of everyone. "
The price is S$356
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Terrace/patio

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (837)
"Great staff and perfect location"
The price is S$396
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Sports facility

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Enjoyed my stay!!"
The price is S$315
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
View from property

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1057)
"Great room, convenient, comfortable bed"
The price is S$322
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
View from room

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Very nice property will stay again "
The price is S$249
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
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Where to stay in Waterfront

Find the best Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Santa Barbara Beach

7 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara which includes a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

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 Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

West Beach

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

East Beach

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

Top Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice location with free onsite parking and walking distance to restaurants. Pool, hot tub, and clean, spacious room"
Annita 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Sandpiper Lodge

Frequently asked questions

What is Waterfront like?

Travellers to the Waterfront neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor as part of your Waterfront travel plans.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Waterfront.

What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Leadbetter Beach, Chase Palm Park and Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center. You could also plan a visit to East Beach or Santa Barbara Harbor while you're in the neighbourhood. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Santa Barbara Deep Sea and Stearns Wharf are just a few of the places to visit in and around Waterfront. Santa Barbara Art Foundry and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.