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Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
7.0 out of 10, Good, (643 reviews)
"Nice place "
United States
Everardo
Casa Del Sol

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (237 reviews)
"Room was clean, beds were comfy, staff was cool."
United States
Bianca
The price is HK$758
HK$872 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
4.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay! Everything was spotless, the bed was very comfortable and location was excellent! Would definitely"
United States
Emilie
The price is HK$1,452
HK$2,458 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Casa Yano by The Beach

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
16 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is HK$1,478
HK$1,703 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
13.8 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,076 reviews)
"Clean room, quiet, good location, great staff."
United States
Gary
The price is HK$555
HK$655 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
14.3 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,420 reviews)
"Staff was very polite and helpful with recommendations for dinner. The rooms were clean and comfortable."
United States
Kimberly
The price is HK$1,124
HK$1,294 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Bath Street Inn

Bath Street Inn
3.5 star property
Oak Park, 3.3 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (333 reviews)
"Super clean, wonderful staff, beautiful quiet elegant place. Great amenities.."
United States
Donna
The price is HK$1,463
HK$1,702 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Bath Street Inn

Casa Castillo

Casa Castillo
4.0 star property
2.5 km from Waterfront
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"We had a wonderful stay and felt very comfortable as a family. The place was clean, well-maintained, and exactly as described. The host was responsive and thoughtful, which made everything easy. "
United States
Zheng
The price is HK$1,501
HK$2,291 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Casa Castillo

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
12.5 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (224 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff. "
United States
Michael
The price is HK$1,658
HK$1,894 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
8.1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (345 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is HK$1,956
HK$2,268 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Inn on Summer Hill

Moxy Santa Barbara

Moxy Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
The Funk Zone, 1 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (807 reviews)
"Love this place. Will definitely be back. Close to many cool things. "
United States
Matthew
The price is HK$1,720
HK$1,964 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Moxy Santa Barbara

Agave Inn

Agave Inn
2.0 star property
5.6 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (766 reviews)
"Very clean and big rooms; plenty of towels, separate place for luggage and coat hanging… "
United States
Sundararaman
The price is HK$986
HK$1,125 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Agave Inn

Casa Del Mar Inn

Casa Del Mar Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"The staff was fantastic and the location cant be better."
United States
Dennis
The price is HK$1,635
HK$1,864 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Casa Del Mar Inn

Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn
1.5 star property
6.2 km from Waterfront
6.4 out of 10, (1,007 reviews)
"I really like the staff here and the hotel is nice enuf"
United States
Timothy
Rose Garden Inn

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
15.8 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,258 reviews)
"Nice location , clean and friendly staff.."
United States
MARIDIE
The price is HK$663
HK$764 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 1.6 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (382 reviews)
"Room was really clean and dog friendly. Staff was great and very helpful. "
United States
Ver
The price is HK$1,057
HK$1,206 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
3.4 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

The Eagle Inn

The Eagle Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Good staff, nice breakfast perfect location "
United States
Rabdel
The price is HK$1,868
HK$2,129 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
The Eagle Inn

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
2.0 star property
Lower State, 1 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (192 reviews)
"Highly recommended "
United States
Naya
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 4.9 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (303 reviews)
"Service, food, accommodations were top tier! What a special place ❤️ Can’t wait to visit again!"
United States
Joelle
The price is HK$10,032
HK$12,338 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Rosewood Miramar Beach
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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

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.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

West Beach

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

East Beach

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

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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?
East Beach, Leadbetter Beach and West Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay in Waterfront. You could also plan a visit to Santa Barbara Harbor or Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center 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.

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