Santa Barbara, CA

Travel Guide

A vineyard with rows of grapevines and a hilly landscape with trees and mountains in the background.
A historic building with a clock tower, arched windows, and a central archway.
A coastal landscape with cliffs, clear turquoise waters, and distant mountains.
A large white building with arched windows and a red-tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A rocky beach with a white boat docked near a pier, cliffs in the background, and calm water.

Where to stay in Santa Barbara

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

Waterfront

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

The Funk Zone

Travelers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.

The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro 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.

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.

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is SAR 969 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
SAR 969
SAR 1,127 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,420 reviews)
"Loved the location. Appreciated the friendly staff at the front desk and the helpful parking attendants. Clean room with all the conveniences and great amenities. Overall we really loved this hotel with its great services and beautifully appointed rooms!"

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is SAR 481 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
SAR 481
SAR 548 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,516 reviews)
"Overall, the stay was good. The room was clean. The breakfast was just cereal, bread, and a few pastries. No scrambled eggs or fruit. Very basic, nothing as mentioned on the website."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
The price is SAR 767 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
SAR 767
SAR 892 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,229 reviews)
"The room was very quiet and clean and overlooked the beautiful garden and pond. The swimming pool was heated and clean."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera

4.5 out of 5
800 Garden St Santa Barbara CA
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and Netflix. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (234 reviews)
"Great location. Not a hotel, but very clean and large studio room and beautifully decorated."

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

Casa Riviera
Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin

3 out of 5
1018 Garden St Santa Barbara CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
Casa Jardin
Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia

4.5 out of 5
1915 Chapala St Santa Barbara CA
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Bowl and Upper ...
10/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
"The room was absolutely perfect. No detail was spared. It was so comfortable. The bed was perfect. The bathroom was pristine. Check in was so easy. The property was close to great restaurants and the beach. We highly recommend Casa Iglesia."

Reviewed on 23 June 2026

Casa Iglesia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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