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Our top choices for Santa Barbara Zoo hotels

1. Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
Laguna, 3.2 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Yessica
HK$1,193
HK$1,941 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Casa Jardin

2. Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Katrin
HK$1,638
HK$1,867 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Harbor House Inn

3. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Amy
HK$1,685
HK$1,921 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Marina Beach Hotel

4. Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Richard
HK$1,496
HK$2,286 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Casa De La Vina

5. Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
Laguna, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Antoinette
HK$1,713
HK$2,534 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Casa Riviera

6. Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Julie
HK$2,314
HK$3,443 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Casa Yano by The Beach

7. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Greer
HK$1,926
HK$2,196 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
La Playa Inn

8. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Lower State, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Veronica
HK$1,782
HK$2,072 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Hotel Santa Barbara

9. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Amanda
HK$1,793
HK$2,044 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

10. Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
sonia
HK$3,137
HK$3,582 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Palihouse Santa Barbara

11. Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Rachita
HK$1,935
HK$2,257 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Mason Beach Inn

12. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Naomi
HK$1,630
HK$1,858 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
The Franciscan Hotel

13. Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
The Funk Zone, 2.4 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Tricia
HK$4,541
HK$5,767 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hotel Californian

14. Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Abraham
HK$1,310
HK$1,496 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Castillo Inn at the Beach

15. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
Lower State, 2.6 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Prahlad
HK$727
HK$829 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

16. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
East Beach, 0.6 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
David S
HK$1,129
HK$1,290 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

17. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
Canada
Julia
HK$1,405
HK$1,663 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

18. Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
Lower State, 2.7 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Diana
HK$1,431
HK$1,710 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Haley Hotel

19. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
East Beach, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Reiko
HK$1,129
HK$1,290 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

20. The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
East Beach, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
United States
Shubh
HK$1,076
HK$1,227 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Inn at East Beach
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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
Interior
Casa Jardin
9.8
Exceptional
303 reviews
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Front of property
Harbor House Inn
9.8
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
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Exterior
Marina Beach Hotel
9.8
Exceptional
1,174 reviews
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Exterior
Casa De La Vina
9.8
Exceptional
215 reviews
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Interior
Casa Riviera
9.8
Exceptional
309 reviews
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Top Santa Barbara Zoo Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good
"Accommodations were okay. Nice location to pier and marina, A bit expensive but location will demand those kind of prices."
William 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean rooms, very kind stuff, nice Pool and yakuzie"
Lara 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
The Franciscan Hotel
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

10/10 Excellent
"We were in town for a wedding and this hotel was perfect. Very nice and convenient. With great access to the beach for the price"
Preston 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
The Inn at East Beach
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent service and great staff."
Thanh 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

10/10 Excellent
"Great, clean room and staff very friendly1"
Thomas 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Californian
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

8/10 Good
"It was OK"
Diana 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Beachside Inn
Palmoro House

Palmoro House

10/10 Excellent
"Nice sister property! Close to the beach and a great pool and hot tub!"
Timothy 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Palmoro House
Mariposa- One Bedroom Flat; sweet getaway by the Beach!  newly renovated beauty

Mariposa- One Bedroom Flat; sweet getaway by the Beach! newly renovated beauty

8/10 Good
"Very cute & quiet place, great location. Super comfortable bed.I would stay here again"
Paul R. 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Mariposa- One Bedroom Flat; sweet getaway by the Beach! newly renovated beauty
Private studio with  large patio

Private studio with large patio

10/10 Excellent
"Great location. Host was accommodating."
Michelle R. 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Private studio with large patio

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Chase Palm Park

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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 The Inn at East Beach and Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach.
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 Presidio Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. Explore notable local landmarks like Mission Santa Barbara, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Rafael Gonzalez House. You can catch a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, Arlington Theater and Lobero 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.

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