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1. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 2 km from Stearns Wharf

Maria

HK$1,010

HK$1,733 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.

A hotel with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a round table with a pair of sunglasses and a book, a chair with a denim jacket, and a window with white blinds.

An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by white umbrellas and lounge chairs, with palm trees and a tiled deck.

2. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 0.7 km from Stearns Wharf

hampton

HK$1,521

HK$1,734 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

A hallway leading to a living area with a sofa, a small table, and a view of greenery outside.

A star-shaped hanging light fixture in a white-walled room with an arched ceiling.

A spacious living area with a modern staircase, a dining table, and a sofa.

3. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 1.6 km from Stearns Wharf

Matthew

HK$1,336

HK$2,105 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A traditional building with a white facade, arched windows, and a balcony with a railing.

A modern entrance with a glass door, a potted plant, and a number '8' on the wall.

A white building with a red-tiled roof, a covered entrance, and a garden with various plants.

A modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, vanity, and a vase of flowers.

4. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

1.2 km from Stearns Wharf

Jhoana

HK$1,212

HK$1,963 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A coastal house with a red roof, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain backdrop.

A house with a patio area featuring wicker furniture and potted plants.

A bathroom with white tiled walls, a showerhead, and a shelf with toiletries.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small round table, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

5. Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 0.6 km from Stearns Wharf

Abby

HK$1,620

HK$1,847 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A wooden porch with steps leading to a door marked 'Tack Room,' a bench, and potted plants.

A dining area with a table, chairs, a chandelier, a window with shutters, and a decorative wheel.

A room with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a white bedspread, a leather sofa, a wooden table, and a lamp.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a potted plant.

6. Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 2.8 km from Stearns Wharf

Victor

HK$2,525

HK$3,411 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a wicker chair, and a dining area.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with bar stools.

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden dresser, a sliding door, and a wall-mounted TV displaying a surfer.

A modern outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and a bar area.

7. Beach House Inn

West Beach, 0.9 km from Stearns Wharf

Tim

HK$1,306

HK$1,489 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A beige sofa with multiple cushions, a white vase with greenery, and a window with blinds.

A staircase leading to a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A hallway leading to a dining area with a wooden floor, white walls, and a black railing.

8. Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 0.7 km from Stearns Wharf

Jacob

HK$1,673

HK$2,712 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "LA PLAYA INN Santa Barbara, California".

A corridor with a central staircase, outdoor seating, and lanterns.

A hotel corridor with a view of mountains, a palm tree, and a lantern-lit staircase.

A wooden cabinet with a mirror, a trash bin, and a potted plant in a hallway with patterned flooring and a door in the background.

9. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 0.8 km from Stearns Wharf

Nick

HK$1,728

HK$1,969 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story house with a porch, a garage, and a white picket fence.

A house with a bay window, a porch, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large mirror reflecting the room.

A house with a covered porch, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a lawn.

10. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Oak Park, 2.9 km from Stearns Wharf

Raymond

HK$2,150

HK$2,455 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

A spacious dining area with a central island, round tables, and comfortable seating.

A bar area with a high ceiling and skylight, wooden flooring, and a bar counter with stools.

A room with a wooden floor, two brown armchairs, a round table with a book and a plant, a framed painting on the wall, and a wooden door with intricate carvings.

11. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 1.2 km from Stearns Wharf

Karri

HK$1,783

HK$2,073 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A patio area with outdoor seating, including tables and chairs, and a blue umbrella.

A house with a porch, a sign for '1720 the Bath Street Inn Bed & Breakfast', and a flag.

A table with a variety of food items, a bottle of wine, and a floral centerpiece.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

12. Bath Street Inn

Oak Park, 3.1 km from Stearns Wharf

Joanne

HK$1,762

HK$2,049 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.

A dining area with a wooden table, grey chairs, a black floor lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a kitchen in the background with white cabinets and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a granite reception desk, black leather chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and a potted orchid.

13. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 0.7 km from Stearns Wharf

HEIDI

HK$1,271

HK$1,449 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."

A breakfast bar with various food items, beverages, and a coffee machine.

A reception desk with a wooden wall and a sign that reads "West Beach Inn".

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a view of palm trees and a marina through the windows.

14. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 0.6 km from Stearns Wharf

Amanda

HK$1,794

HK$2,045 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A hallway with a checkered curtain, a framed artwork, a bench, a potted plant, and a wooden cabinet with handles.

A cozy living room with a bar area, comfortable seating, and a large window with plants.

A white building with a red roof, a stone wall, and a staircase leading to a door.

15. Palihouse Santa Barbara

1.8 km from Stearns Wharf

Maria

HK$3,139

HK$3,584 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A sunlit balcony with a curved sofa, a small round table, and a potted plant. The balcony features arched windows with a view of palm trees and the sea.

A large, historic building with arched windows and a central tower, surrounded by palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A spacious room with two sofas facing a glass table, a vase with flowers, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

16. Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 1.5 km from Stearns Wharf

melanie

HK$2,268

HK$2,590 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A white building with a sign reading "Mason Beach Inn" and a balcony with a railing.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a framed quote on the wall, and a large potted plant.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with arches and palm trees.

A covered outdoor area with a pergola, steps leading to a door labeled "Office," and lush greenery including large plants and flowering bushes.

17. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 0.7 km from Stearns Wharf

Rachita

HK$2,041

HK$2,378 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A multi-story building with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a potted plant, and a staircase with colorful tiles.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a bench. There are two doors leading to a balcony, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

18. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 0.9 km from Stearns Wharf

Richard

HK$2,157

HK$2,464 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a backdrop of buildings and trees.

19. The Eagle Inn

West Beach, 0.7 km from Stearns Wharf

Julian

HK$2,032

HK$2,317 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a sign that reads "Castillo Inn."

A living room with a TV, a painting, and a red chair with a patterned pillow.

A building with a sign reading "Castillo Inn at the Beach" indicating a hotel.

A hotel reception desk with a computer monitor, a newspaper, and a sign stating "NO PETS - NO CHECKS - NO LATE CHECK-OUTS".

20. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 0.7 km from Stearns Wharf

Wesley

HK$1,169

HK$1,335 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Stearns Wharf

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 313 reviews	View
Marina Beach Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,187 reviews	View
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 329 reviews	View
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 220 reviews	View
Harbor House Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View

Top Stearns Wharf Hotel Reviews

Harbor View Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and lovely property. No restaurant on premises but plenty within close walking distance…Especially Jeannine’s for breakfast and Harbor Restaurant for dinner. Bathrooms need renovation…toilets, especially for seniors, are ridiculously low. Enjoyed our stay though and will likely stay again."

Hotel Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"like the location across from the Del Hotel..easy to cross street to take advantage of the Del and its restaurants.. the Glorietta Inn is a basic hotel..decent breakfast..nice view across from the bay and sailboats..the pool could use more umbrellas specially since it was so hot... the housekeeping is only every other day .. what is great is the fact that you are on Orange road and its many shops and restaurants. so great location.."

Lavender Inn by the Sea

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, close to beach, grounds well kept and very clean rooms. Stayed here multiple times and will continue."

Marina Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Stay was great, love the place"

Riviera Beach House

10/10 Excellent

"Thank you for such a great stay, loved it!"

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Good location close to the water front. Main area for restaurants around 15min walk. Loved the marina area which is very close to the hotel. They offer complimentary breakfast which is more than adequate. Good stay overall."

La Playa Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean, comfortable, quiet place to stay in Santa Barbara. Just a few miles to the downtown area and the marina. Definitely recommend."

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly attitude and enjoyable get away for 2 !"

Inn By The Harbor

8/10 Good

"Housekeeping was good, and with good timing. The breakfast is better than the typical continental breakfast. Front patio is a nice place to enjoy it. Pool area is very nice, though I did not use it. My room was clean and quiet. An approximate 10 minute brisk walk will get you to stearns wharf, maritime museum, or state street (and nearby funk zone). Parking is easy, and included. Access to the 101 is very convenient."

Other attractions near Stearns Wharf

A pier extending into calm waters, palm trees, and a mountainous backdrop.

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

9.6/10 (8 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center during your trip to Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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A beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.

West Beach

9.6/10 (10 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, West Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the cycling trails.

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A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier extending into the water, and a backdrop of mountains and a sunset sky.

Santa Barbara Harbor

9.2/10 (2,746 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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A large tree with dense foliage in a park.

Moreton Bay Fig Tree

8.4/10 (16 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Moreton Bay Fig Tree and also enjoy the cycling trails in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Chase Palm Park

9.6/10 (5 reviews)

Chase Palm Park is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

2.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Santa Barbara Art Foundry

You can browse the exhibits at Santa Barbara Art Foundry, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Reagan Ranch Center

4.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Reagan Ranch Center, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Stearns Wharf?

Stearns Wharf is located in a walkable area of Santa Barbara known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 211 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Stearns Wharf?

Adjacent to Stearns Wharf, The Milo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and 1 hot tub. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel Santa Barbara and Beachside Inn.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Stearns Wharf?

Expedia has 211 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Stearns Wharf.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Stearns Wharf, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Stearns Wharf.

What can I see and do near Stearns Wharf?

Study the collections at Presidio Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center or MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. Mission Santa Barbara, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Hill-Carrillo Adobe are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can watch performances at Lobero Theater, Arlington Theater and Santa Barbara Bowl if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to Stearns Wharf?

With so many choices for transport, exploring the area around Stearns Wharf is a breeze. If you want to explore the larger area, hop on a train at Santa Barbara Station. You can learn about water travel options at the local port.

Santa Barbara Stearns Wharf Hotels

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Our top choices for Stearns Wharf hotels

1. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Marina Beach Hotel

3. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

4. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

5. Harbor House Inn

6. Simpson House Inn

7. Beach House Inn

8. Casa Yano by The Beach

9. La Playa Inn

10. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

11. Hotel Santa Barbara

12. Bath Street Inn

13. The Franciscan Hotel

14. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

15. Palihouse Santa Barbara

16. Santa Barbara Inn

17. Mason Beach Inn

18. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

19. The Eagle Inn

20. Castillo Inn at the Beach

Compare popular hotels close to Stearns Wharf

Top Stearns Wharf Hotel Reviews

Harbor View Inn

Hotel Santa Barbara

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Marina Beach Hotel

Riviera Beach House

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

La Playa Inn

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Inn By The Harbor

Other attractions near Stearns Wharf

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

West Beach

Santa Barbara Harbor

Moreton Bay Fig Tree

Chase Palm Park

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

Santa Barbara Art Foundry

Reagan Ranch Center

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