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Beachside Inn
Located across the street from the Santa Barbara Harbor and a 5 minutes' walk from the beach, this hotel offers a year-round outdoor pool and complimentary parking.
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach
Located directly across from the beach, this Santa Barbara hotel offers a heated outdoor pool and free WiFi. The Zoological Gardens are a short walk away.
Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara
Located 6.4 km from Arroyo Burro Beach Country Park, this hotel in Santa Barbara, California offers an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness centre.
The Upham Hotel
This historic hotel in downtown Santa Barbara is a 5-minute drive to the beach and Stearns Wharf. It is surrounded by an acre of gardens. Guests can enjoy the property's free WiFi as well.
Santa Barbara Inn
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the Santa Barbara Inn is situated in Santa Barbara, 2 minutes' walk from the beach.
Hotel Santa Barbara
This hotel is within 3.2 km of the Santa Barbara Zoo and Leadbetter Beach and Park. We offer complimentary Wi-Fi and a Starbucks Coffee shop right outside our doors.
Simpson House Inn
Built in 1874, this Victorian bed and breakfast is surrounded by lush landscaped gardens and 3 blocks of city parks. It features gourmet breakfast and evening wine tastings.
Hotel Californian
Located next to the Funk Zone in Santa Barbara, the Hotel Californian is just steps from the beach and features an outdoor pool.
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
This Santa Barbara beachfront resort offers an outdoor pool with a poolside lounge. Sterns Wharf and State Street shops’ is 5 minutes’ drive away.
Riviera Beach House
This contemporary hotel is just 5 minutes’ walk to Stearns Wharf and the Santa Barbara beachfront. Free Wi-Fi is provided. All rooms include plush bathrobes in the en suite European-style bathrooms.
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Santa Barbara's best hotels with breakfast
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 286 reviewsWell situated in the West Beach district of Santa Barbara, Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is situated 1.1 km from Leadbetter Beach, 1.1 km from East Beach and 17 km from...
lovely little home away from home, nice breakfast
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Hotel in Goleta, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 273 reviewsSet in Santa Barbara, Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta is 16 km from Antioch College and offers facilities like an outdoor pool.
friendly staff big rooms very comfy beds free parking
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Hotel in Goleta, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 116 reviewsSituated in a lush grove of trees off Highway 101, this all suites hotel features an outdoor pool and hot tub in a garden setting. Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 5 minutes’ drive away.
It is a beautiful resort and the staff was wonderful!
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Hotel in Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 589 reviewsThis hotel is 8 miles from downtown Santa Barbara and within 5 minutes' drive of the University of California-Santa Barbara. The hotel offers an airport shuttle and free WiFi.
Very comfortable, excellent value and helpful staff.
Inn by the Harbor
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 610 reviewsThis Santa Barbara hotel is located a 10-minute walk from West Beach. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi and a daily continental breakfast.
nice and cozy rooms - also the outside facilities are made up really nice
Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 383 reviewsThis Santa Barbara hotel is 2 blocks from the many beaches and yacht harbor. The Mediterranean-style hotel features a fountain, free bike rentals, and an expanded continental breakfast every morning.
The lovely breakfast and afternoon treat of cheese and wine
Beachside Inn
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 2,902 reviewsLocated across the street from the Santa Barbara Harbor and a 5 minutes' walk from the beach, this hotel offers a year-round outdoor pool and complimentary parking.
Everything except the pool , it was way to cold !!!
Villa Rosa Inn
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraBreakfast options7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 1,565 reviewsThis small inn is located steps from the beach in Santa Barbara, California. The inn offers a free continental breakfast and free evening wine tasting with snacks.
Amazing property and hospitality services. Great stay
Hotels located in the centre of Santa Barbara
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 236 reviewsSet in Santa Barbara, 2 km from East Beach, Palihouse Santa Barbara offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
great vibe, lovely staff and good central location
Santa Barbara Inn
Hotel in East Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 613 reviewsFeaturing free WiFi throughout the property, the Santa Barbara Inn is situated in Santa Barbara, 2 minutes' walk from the beach.
It was an amazing hotel huge rooms and great views
Circle Bar B Guest Ranch
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 57 reviewsLocated in Santa Barbara, 29 km from University of California, Santa Barbara, Circle Bar B Guest Ranch provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a...
Great horse dude ranch experience! Perfect for a few nights
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 169 reviewsAvania Inn of Santa Barbara is located at 1.5 blocks from the waterfront and Stearn's Wharf. All guest rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi.
Jasmine katy jamaru were really helpfull and efficient.
8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 102 reviewsOffering an outdoor pool and hot tub, Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta is located in the Goleta district in Santa Barbara, next to University of California, Santa Barbara.Private parking...
Very clean very comfortable. Nice staff great location.
De La Vina Inn
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 81 reviewsSituated in Santa Barbara, 3.5 Km from Leadbetter Beach and 320 meters from State Street, De La Vina Inn features a secure self check-in system, accommodation with a shared lounge, free private...
Beautiful historical building in a fantastic location
The Upham Hotel
Hotel in Santa BarbaraCentral location8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 420 reviewsThis historic hotel in downtown Santa Barbara is a 5-minute drive to the beach and Stearns Wharf. It is surrounded by an acre of gardens. Guests can enjoy the property's free WiFi as well.
Everything went great. Breakfast and coffee were good too
Hotel Californian
Hotel in West Beach, Santa BarbaraCentral location8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 232 reviewsLocated next to the Funk Zone in Santa Barbara, the Hotel Californian is just steps from the beach and features an outdoor pool.
location. the room was beautiful and the staff was great
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What guests said about Santa Barbara:
- 8.0Scored 8.0
We loved the old mission and spend a lot of time in the...
We loved the old mission and spend a lot of time in the hotel. I didn‘t like the pier. Everywhere were cars and parking lots instead of nice sitting opportunities. there were a lot of homeless people, too.AnjaGermany - 10Scored 10
Santa Barbara was absolutely beautiful!!!
Santa Barbara was absolutely beautiful!!! It was really lush and green there! The wildflowers were blooming everywhere! The mountains and hills were super lush and green and very beautiful! The Botanical Gardens are incredible and are filled with poppies and wildflowers! The Mission, Courthouse, State Street, Stearns Wharf, and Alice Peck Park are all amazing places to visit! The weather was a perfect 73 degrees for most of my trip, until the last day. The people were all very nice and pleasant to deal with. Brophy's, at the Harbor has the best fish and chips that I have ever had!! There were some whales right off of the Harbor that I was privileged to see! There was also an awesome feeding frenzy that brought in hundreds of pelicans and cormorants to dive into the water at the same time!! It was phenomenal to watch. People who have lived in Santa Barbara all of their lives have never seen anything like it!!! It was an absolutely amazing trip!
LoriUnited States - 10Scored 10
It is so beautiful there, it has energy
It is so beautiful there, it has energy & offers many types of activities & a plethora of restaurants, shops, night life, spas, zoo, museums & the beach. Go, visit - it's worth it!KrisUnited States - 8.0Scored 8.0
We visited in February when unknown to us was the film...
We visited in February when unknown to us was the film festival, the weather was perfect, town seemed quiet even with film festival which was a bonus, still able to grab tickets. Plenty of restaurants to choose from, lots with outdoor eating with patio heaters. We enjoyed the SB Whale watching trip we did, small exclusive boat made us feel VIPs and saw plenty of humpback whales. Easy to walk around the town, but also easy to drive and explore neighbouring MontecitoSarah-Jane ParkerUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
Great place to visit, especially with wonderful weather.
Great place to visit, especially with wonderful weather. For seafood, Lure is amazing!!! Chad's and Cajun Kitchen are great breakfast spots. If you are there on Sunday, see the Art/Craft Market at the Beach. Lots of amazing stuff and all the vendors are so friendly. Also, a huge recommendation to Olive Hill Farms in Los Olivos. Great place for oils and vinegars.
KathleenUnited States - 10Scored 10
Loved the beautiful landscaping and architecture everywhere.
Loved the beautiful landscaping and architecture everywhere. Clean city and easy to navigate while driving but MapQuest misguided me numerous times. Excellent ethnic food restaurants. Lots of choices. I’m recommending “Meet Up” Chinese, “Your Place” Thai and “Masala Spice” Indian foods. Meet Up was first place I’ve ever been served by a robot!!!! Very cool!
CynthiaUnited States
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- From RSD 55,388.35 per night9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 238 reviews~ Beautiful and historic rooms in keeping with the house. ~ stunning gardens surrounding the property ~ Breakfast was fantastic - a 3 course meal with the main meal something different each day, cooked perfectly alongside fantastic service! ~ Lovely warm scones and cookies served in the afternoon and evening. ~ Complete with fantastic hour d’oeuvres served early evening which varied each day and all delicious ~ turn down service each night ~ relaxing place, quiet and peaceful ~ one of the best hotels in California!!ZGUnited Kingdom
- From RSD 39,282.57 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 1,573 reviewsHarborview is my go to hotel in Santa Barbara. It is always welcoming, clean, orderly, and in one of the best locations possible...right at the foot of State Street and across from the Ocean. It does not get any better! The rooms are large and laid out nicely with balconies or patios. The ocean view rooms on the street are nice but the ocean view rooms overlooking the lovely grounds and pool are the BEST.EEllenUnited States
- From RSD 34,371.82 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 2,012 reviewsThis was the best stay I’ve had in this entire area and I’ve been visiting regularly for the past four years. The staff was incredibly friendly, helpful, and professional. I loved the retro remodel! Facilities were clean, well maintained, and there was ample parking in an actual lot! This will definitely be my new go-to place on the Eastside of Santa Barbara.
ChristinaUnited States - From RSD 33,248.57 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 420 reviewsThe location was perfect for our purposes in Santa Barbara. Quick and easy walk to State Street. Beautiful hotel and grounds. Nice courtyard area for guests to sit and relax. Room was clean and very quiet. The hotel provided a basket of individually wrapped scones, cookies, oatmeal and toiletries plus a bottle of wine from Santa Barbara Winery at check in.
PhilipUnited States - From RSD 99,303.90 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 236 reviewsThis is a great boutique property, a short walk from downtown State Street Santa Barbara. The hotel is very comfortable and very quiet in spite of its in-town location. The staff could not have been more helpful. I spent an extremely enjoyable 4 days and had great weather to boot. I will go backMartinUnited States
- From RSD 42,976.85 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 1,378 reviewsExcellent stay at this property. Very clean, nicely decorated, convenient wet bar with everything you need for a short stay. Huge refrigerator, utensils and lot of space. Best location near beach area and short walk to SB downtown. Best value, would love to be back again and again.AndyUnited States
- From RSD 13,834.67 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 685 reviewsIs it worth $140 a night? Not really. But considering that’s about as cheap as it gets for Santa Barbara, it was a solid stay. Clean enough, comfy enough. Good location, in walking distance of a lot of stores/restaurants and only a couple minutes drive to downtown.JJessicaUnited States
- From RSD 29,507.44 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 713 reviewsLocation is very good for access to Santa Barbara and surrounding region. The hotel facilities are very good, and the staff very helpful. Breakfast is good quality and has something for everyone.GeorgeIreland
- From RSD 81,510.92 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 619 reviewsLocation, location, location!! Best spot in Santa Barbara. Lobby area is beautiful. Staff are excellent- Santa Barbara Friendly, even though the hotel seemed to be understaffed during our stay.JanetUnited States
- From RSD 25,736.85 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 2,107 reviewsThe Presidio is perhaps the best value for money accommodation in downtown Santa Barbara. Free parking, free bike rentals, perfectly suitable rooms, easy to walk around town, and kind staff.JuliaUnited States
- From RSD 30,716.36 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,782 reviewsWe had a wonderful time in Santa Barbara and the hotel was a great part of it. The children loved the birds and the pool and so it was also relaxing for us parents.AnjaGermany
- From RSD 29,398.89 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 1,374 reviewsSanta Barbara is very expensive to visit. This hotel is a very good location and a good price. The room was comfortable, with parking directly outside the room.ChristyAustralia
- From RSD 25,736.85 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 2,107 reviewsGreat location for Downtown and other areas of Santa Barbara. Free parking and the use of the bikes was great Room was comfortable and clean.CliffUnited Kingdom
- From RSD 24,581.97 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 384 reviewsThe staff were super friendly and helpful. The hotel room was clean. Decent location, fairly close to UCSB and downtown Santa Barbara.AmyUnited States
- From RSD 49,220.19 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 613 reviewsThe hotel is located in a great location near the beach. The room was spacious and clean. I would definitely recommend this hotel !MandyUnited Kingdom
- From RSD 31,666.22 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 589 reviewsThe staff were friendly. The hotel is bot far from downtown Santa Barbara and easily accessible by ride share. The pool was nice.JosephUnited States
- From RSD 46,444.62 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 224 reviewsIt was in a good location near the beach and close to the highway. The hotel was clean and efficient and good value.RobertUnited Kingdom
- From RSD 33,248.57 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 420 reviewsgreat, chic hotel and I would certainly recommend this place to anybody visiting Santa Barbara.AndrewUnited Kingdom
- From RSD 36,819.71 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 610 reviewsReally lovely hotel- just what you need. Parking, breakie and good location in Santa Barbara.SaraUnited Kingdom
- From RSD 34,456.99 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 2,092 reviewsIts near the beach area, quiet and clean environmentPaulPhilippines
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