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Our top choices for Butterfly Beach hotels

1. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 2.5 km from Butterfly Beach

Mark

HK$1,067

HK$1,218 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2. The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 2.4 km from Butterfly Beach

Omead

HK$1,077

HK$1,227 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

3. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 3.1 km from Butterfly Beach

John

HK$2,060

HK$2,705 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

4. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 4.8 km from Butterfly Beach

WENHUAN

HK$1,860

HK$2,121 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

5. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 4.7 km from Butterfly Beach

Bob

HK$1,391

HK$1,586 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

6. Beach House Inn

West Beach, 4.9 km from Butterfly Beach

Tim

HK$1,480

HK$1,687 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

12.6 km from Butterfly Beach

Miguel

HK$1,600

HK$1,844 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

8. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

5.9 km from Butterfly Beach

David

HK$1,540

HK$2,337 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

9. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 4.8 km from Butterfly Beach

Antoinette

HK$1,693

HK$2,511 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

10. Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 4.7 km from Butterfly Beach

Jacob

HK$2,252

HK$3,372 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

11. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

5 km from Butterfly Beach

Jhoana

HK$1,285

HK$2,046 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe

12. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Oak Park, 6.7 km from Butterfly Beach

Rich

HK$1,412

HK$2,191 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

13. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 4.9 km from Butterfly Beach

Karri

HK$1,782

HK$2,073 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

14. The Eagle Inn

West Beach, 4.7 km from Butterfly Beach

Julian

HK$2,259

HK$2,576 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

15. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

12.4 km from Butterfly Beach

Ramzi

HK$622

HK$748 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

16. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Lower State, 4.5 km from Butterfly Beach

Prahlad

HK$1,127

HK$1,285 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

17. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 4.8 km from Butterfly Beach

Julia

HK$1,334

HK$1,583 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

18. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

10.4 km from Butterfly Beach

Andrew

HK$593

HK$715 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

19. Sunset Motel

9.1 km from Butterfly Beach

SIMON C

HK$1,051

HK$1,240 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

20. Oasis Inn & Suites

8.9 km from Butterfly Beach

Corrie

HK$931

HK$1,061 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Butterfly Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach	9.0 Wonderful 1,487 reviews	View
The Inn at East Beach	8.2 Very good 1,008 reviews	View
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort	7.8 Good 466 reviews	View
La Playa Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
The Franciscan Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,288 reviews	View

Top Butterfly Beach Hotel Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was located in the center of everything. Steps away from shopping and restaurants. Staff were really nice and accommodating, they would have freshly baked cookies for guests. Definitely will be returning."

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Love staying at this adorable motel. Its location is perfect, a number of fabulous restaurants in walking distance."

Montecito Escape • Walk to Beach + Hot Tub

10/10 Excellent

"We had a really nice weekend. The property is clean and quiet. They’re surrounding neighborhood and businesses are exceptional. We really enjoyed the Jacuzzi and backyard. We would recommend this to anyone in the area."

Luxury Montecito Villa - Walk to Butterfly Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great time. Checkin process was easy. A helpful digital guide is provided for all items in the house, which made things a lot easier. House is beautiful with great views and spacious living area. We had a fun and relaxing vacation!"

Prime Montecito Beach Location

10/10 Excellent

"Kerry was a fantastic host. My daughter and I have loved our long stay in the property. The location is wonderful and I’m hoping we will come back soon! Thank you so much!"

Olive Mill Oaks | Luxury in Montecito

10/10 Excellent

"A special house in a special location!"

Coral Cottage- Just minutes away from Butterfly Beach & Montecito's Lower Village!

8/10 Good

"Property is in an ideal location within a quick walk to restaurants and the beach. Property was clean and perfect for four of us."

Coral By The Coast | Spacious & Just Minutes to Butterfly Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The home was just as described, very clean, nicely equipped and excellent location. Walking distance to town and the beach. Quite, except for the occasional train, but does not disturb sleep at all. Check in was seamless. Check out a little complicated, could not get the lockbox open to get the key to lock the door. Called the phone number provided and on hold for awhile, but eventually got a solution to the problem. The back casita was nice, sun does shine thru the slider in the afternoon and was quite warm and stuffy at 4pm, luckily the next few days were not as warm as the first. Would come back and highly recommend Coral by the Coast."

Montecito-Chic Beachside Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Great location - walkable to beach, Montecito and 5 star resorts of four seasons and Rosewood. Pictures are accurate - would stay here again!"

Other attractions near Butterfly Beach

A beach with a pier, buildings, and mountains in the background.

Miramar Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Miramar Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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A beach with a large cruise ship in the distance, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

East Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at East Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the cycling trails.

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Hammond's Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Hammond's Beach during your trip to Lower Village? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

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Fernald Point

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fernald Point during your travels in Santa Barbara. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Andree Clark Bird Refuge

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Andree Clark Bird Refuge during your travels to Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Cabrillo Bike Path

9.6/10 (11 reviews)

You can take time to visit Cabrillo Bike Path during your travels to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church

After visiting Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Casa Del Herrero

Learn about the local history of Santa Barbara when you take a trip to Casa Del Herrero. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the cycling trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Butterfly Beach?

Butterfly Beach is located in Santa Barbara. This welcoming area is 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 112 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Butterfly Beach?

Adjacent to Butterfly Beach, Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other good options close by include Montecito Inn and Rosewood Miramar Beach.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Butterfly Beach?

Expedia has 112 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Butterfly Beach.

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

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel 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 the best deals near Butterfly Beach.

What can I see and do near Butterfly Beach?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation or Reagan Ranch Center. Mission Santa Barbara, Casa Del Herrero and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Butterfly Beach. You can catch a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, Lobero Theater and Arlington Theater.

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Our top choices for Butterfly Beach hotels

1. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2. The Inn at East Beach

3. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4. La Playa Inn

5. The Franciscan Hotel

6. Beach House Inn

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

8. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

9. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

10. Casa Yano by The Beach

11. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

12. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

13. Hotel Santa Barbara

14. The Eagle Inn

15. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

16. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

17. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

18. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

19. Sunset Motel

20. Oasis Inn & Suites

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Top Butterfly Beach Hotel Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Montecito Escape • Walk to Beach + Hot Tub

Luxury Montecito Villa - Walk to Butterfly Beach

Prime Montecito Beach Location

Olive Mill Oaks | Luxury in Montecito

Coral Cottage- Just minutes away from Butterfly Beach & Montecito's Lower Village!

Coral By The Coast | Spacious & Just Minutes to Butterfly Beach

Montecito-Chic Beachside Retreat

Other attractions near Butterfly Beach

Miramar Beach

East Beach

Hammond's Beach

Fernald Point

Andree Clark Bird Refuge

Cabrillo Bike Path

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church

Casa Del Herrero

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