Santa Barbara Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
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Our pick of the best Santa Barbara Beach Hotel Deals

Beachside Inn
Beachside Inn
3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$350 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$350
30 June - 1 July
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"This hotel was great! The staff were friendly and helpful. We had an emergency and had to extend our stay. The staff helped us with anything we needed. The breakfast was delicious. The rooms and dining room were very clean. I would definitely recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Beachside Inn
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,718 reviews)
"Real nice place at an affordable rate. Win win."

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
The Milo
The Milo
3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$437 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$437
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,353 reviews)
"Excellent spot!!!!"

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

The Milo
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2 out of 5
443 Corona Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$274 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$274
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,017 reviews)
"It’s amazing every thing is excellent"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$585 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$585
7 July - 8 July
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (18 reviews)
"I didn't like the staff during my check-in, not really friendly"

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3 out of 5
306 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$421 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$421
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location with access to beach & harbor."

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Santa Barbara Beach

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Waterfront

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

Waterfront
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East Beach

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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

East Beach
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The Funk Zone

5/5(2 area reviews)

Travellers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.

The Funk Zone
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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.

Lower State
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Eastside

While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eastside
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West Beach

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

West Beach

Santa Barbara Beach Travel Guide

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