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Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,223 reviews)
"Great property! Great location!"
United States
James
The price is SAR 819
SAR 935 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Beachside Inn
Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
The Funk Zone, 0.9 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,013 reviews)
"Great place to stay! In a perfect location! "
United States
Taylor
The price is SAR 959
SAR 1,096 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Riviera Beach House
Free WiFi, bed sheets

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, (1,342 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff"
United States
Stephen
The price is SAR 307
SAR 362 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Outdoor pool

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, (1,018 reviews)
"Cant wait to return. Very charming and perfect for a romantic getaway"
United States
Megan
The price is SAR 620
SAR 696 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Courtyard

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, (1,217 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
The price is SAR 287
SAR 340 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
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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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and clean"
United States
Natalie
The price is SAR 747
SAR 860 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Property amenity

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, (1,524 reviews)
"Clean and well located hotel. Close to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay"
United States
Paulina
The price is SAR 619
SAR 713 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

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 SAR 633
SAR 812 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Casa Del Sol
Terrace/patio

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, (319 reviews)
"Great stay! Use the fire pits at night."
United States
Salina
The price is SAR 1,074
SAR 1,395 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
6 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,485 reviews)
"Clean and spacious accommodations and friendly staff."
United States
William
The price is SAR 432
SAR 492 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Sandpiper Lodge
Check-in/check-out kiosk

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 SAR 1,497
SAR 1,737 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Inn on Summer Hill
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Amazing property and great service."
United States
jelica
The price is SAR 949
SAR 1,084 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Santa Barbara Inn
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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
6 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,019 reviews)
"Had a great nights stay and the receptionist was extremely helpful. Will be staying again when I come for my next fishing excursion"
United States
Phillip
The price is SAR 466
SAR 561 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
Reception

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, (1,001 reviews)
"great location!"
United States
Karen
The price is SAR 491
SAR 559 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
The Inn at East Beach
Free daily continental breakfast

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,367 reviews)
"Very nice stay with a great location"
United States
Brian
The price is SAR 897
SAR 1,024 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Lavender Inn by the Sea
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West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,141 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
Melanie
The price is SAR 934
SAR 1,065 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
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Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
10.3 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,199 reviews)
"Friendly staff rooms were clean Overall a great stay."
United States
Nancy
The price is SAR 762
SAR 886 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
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FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
3.0 star property
6.9 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,186 reviews)
"Clean hotel, close to the freeway and State Street."
United States
Alan
The price is SAR 747
SAR 853 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,314 reviews)
"3 blocks from the beach with an awesome staff and spotless rooms."
United States
Daneka
The price is SAR 741
SAR 875 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.6 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,861 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Alysa
The price is SAR 939
SAR 1,073 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Inn By The Harbor
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Where to stay in Waterfront

Find the best Waterfront areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Santa Barbara Beach

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

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Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

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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.

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West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.

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East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Top Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Location, rooms amazing. Breakfast… skip it."
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Beachside Inn

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Frequently asked questions

What is Waterfront like?
Travelers to the Waterfront neighborhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Be sure to check out 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! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Waterfront.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Waterfront?
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What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
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 neighborhood. 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.