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1. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
15.8 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,336 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff"
United States
Stephen
The price is HK$620
HK$731 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

2. Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
23.1 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,015 reviews)
"Cant wait to return. Very charming and perfect for a romantic getaway"
United States
Megan
The price is HK$1,438
HK$1,615 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
13.8 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,212 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
The price is HK$579
HK$685 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

4. Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
7.0 out of 10, Good, (678 reviews)
"Sick vibes"
United States
Alex
The price is HK$1,322
HK$1,695 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Casa Del Sol

5. 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, (1,545 reviews)
"Clean and well located hotel. Close to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay"
United States
Paulina
The price is HK$1,259
HK$1,450 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

6. 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, (1,012 reviews)
"Great location and clean"
United States
Natalie
The price is HK$1,559
HK$1,796 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

7. Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park, 3.5 km from Waterfront
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Such a beautiful property!! The room was spacious and had everything we could’ve needed, the bed was so comfortable. Super easy check in / check out process. Would definitely stay here again"
United States
Monique
The price is HK$1,138
HK$1,877 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Casa Iglesia

8. Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
8.1 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (359 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is HK$3,126
HK$3,626 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Inn on Summer Hill

9. The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,020 reviews)
"great location!"
United States
Karen
The price is HK$1,172
HK$1,336 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
The Inn at East Beach

10. Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.5 star property
Laguna, 1.6 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (227 reviews)
"Love this place, always a great stay."
United States
Teresa Gayle Dumas
The price is HK$1,630
HK$2,438 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Casa Riviera

11. Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
3.8 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
Anthony
The price is HK$1,747
HK$2,321 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Montecito Inn

12. 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, (439 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
United States
Viviano
The price is HK$1,728
HK$1,969 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

13. The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
2.8 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (27 reviews)
"Home/room felt like home while our short stay away from home. Host was very helpful throughout our stay."
United States
Norma
The price is HK$1,713
HK$1,957 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
The Craft House Inn

14. Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.8 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,014 reviews)
"Clean room and super convenient location. The staff are quite friendly as well."
United States
Jamil
The price is HK$1,498
HK$1,708 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

15. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,016 reviews)
"Amazing property and great service."
United States
jelica
The price is HK$2,343
HK$2,676 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Santa Barbara Inn

16. 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, (1,008 reviews)
"Clean, great staff, walkable neighborhood"
United States
Sandra
The price is HK$1,512
HK$1,724 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

17. Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn
1.5 star property
6.2 km from Waterfront
6.6 out of 10, (1,023 reviews)
"Great plaxe to stay"
United States
David
The price is HK$959
HK$1,093 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Rose Garden Inn

18. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,394 reviews)
"A great spot just a stones throw to the beach. Very clean and tidy, just what we needed for a couple of nights."
United Kingdom
Angus
The price is HK$1,297
HK$1,482 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

19. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.5 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (317 reviews)
"Great stay! Use the fire pits at night."
United States
Salina
The price is HK$2,516
HK$3,225 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

20. Palmoro House

Palmoro House
3.0 star property
East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
7.6 out of 10, Good, (337 reviews)
"Beach is 1 block away the zoo is only 7 min away walking rooms are super comfortable and clean "
United States
Reyna
The price is HK$1,615
HK$2,076 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Palmoro House
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Where to stay in Waterfront

Find the best Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

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.

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 West Beach 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 West Beach and East Beach 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?
West Beach, East Beach and Leadbetter 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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