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Our top choices for Santa Barbara beach hotels

1. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
AED 403
AED 459 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Sandpiper Lodge

2. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Sun, sand, and seaside serenity await at this waterfront retreat just minutes from Leadbetter Beach and Santa Barbara's coastal gems.
AED 567
AED 648 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sep - 22 Sep
Beachside Inn

3. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Soak up the Santa Barbara sunshine at this inviting beach getaway, where the shore beckons and comfort awaits after sandy adventures.
AED 562
AED 670 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

4. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Downtown Santa Barbara
  • Escape to coastal bliss with a short 2-minute drive to sandy beaches, where ocean adventures and whale watching await.
AED 835
AED 970 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Hotel Santa Barbara

5. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Beach retreat a stroll away from West Beach, with pool oasis and complimentary towels.
AED 651
AED 742 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Franciscan Hotel

6. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Sun-soaked Santa Barbara escape just steps from the beach with ocean breezes and a refreshing outdoor pool to enjoy.
AED 500
AED 570 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

7. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Unwind by the shore with a short stroll to Leadbetter Beach, plus complimentary bikes to explore Santa Barbara's coastline.
AED 871
AED 993 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

8. Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Soak up the sun near East Beach, just a 13-minute walk away, with beach towels provided for the perfect sandy adventure.
AED 623
AED 712 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Riviera Beach House

9. Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
  • Unwind by the shoreline with complimentary bikes to explore Butterfly Beach, just a 7-minute walk from this coastal retreat.
AED 602
AED 686 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sep - 24 Sep
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

10. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
Laguna
AED 511
AED 855 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Santa Barbara

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
Adult-only
Family-friendly

Beach hotels with pools in Santa Barbara

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
AED 871
AED 993 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach
AED 881
AED 1,006 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sep - 29 Sep
Inn By The Harbor

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
AED 962
AED 1,099 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
AED 789
AED 900 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Marina Beach Hotel

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
AED 567
AED 648 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sep - 22 Sep
Beachside Inn

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
AED 798
AED 911 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Oak Park
AED 653
AED 745 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sep - 22 Sep
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
AED 690
AED 802 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
AED 683
AED 780 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
AED 562
AED 670 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
North State
AED 403
AED 459 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Sandpiper Lodge

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
AED 567
AED 648 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sep - 22 Sep
Beachside Inn

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
AED 871
AED 993 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
AED 746
AED 878 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Santa Barbara Beach
AED 592
AED 675 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sep - 24 Sep
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
AED 871
AED 993 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
La Playa Inn

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
AED 690
AED 802 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
AED 789
AED 900 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Marina Beach Hotel

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Oak Park
AED 653
AED 745 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sep - 22 Sep
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
AED 683
AED 780 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
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4-star beach hotels in Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Downtown Santa Barbara
AED 835
AED 970 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Hotel Santa Barbara

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
AED 725
AED 826 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sep - 30 Sep
The Upham Hotel

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
AED 1,350
AED 1,542 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sep - 22 Sep
Santa Barbara Inn

The Milo

The Milo
Santa Barbara Beach
AED 1,043
AED 1,191 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
The Milo

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Downtown Santa Barbara
AED 977
AED 1,115 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Santa Barbara Beach
AED 592
AED 675 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sep - 24 Sep
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Downtown Santa Barbara
AED 1,466
AED 1,859 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sep - 21 Sep
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
Laguna
AED 1,543
AED 1,762 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Palihouse Santa Barbara

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Beach
AED 965
AED 1,267 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sep - 29 Sep
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel
Santa Barbara
AED 597
AED 953 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel
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Top Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8/10 Good
"Generally the place was very good . Clean ,plenty of free parking The grounds are beautiful, breakfast is a plus , turkey sausage were delicious. What I was a little disappointed about was it was advertised to be located , as Santa Barbara but it was a drive of around 8-9 miles in to SB . The king Bed in my room had a soft mattress which gave me a sore back each morning. Room had no dresser Drawers ,as we stay for 4 nights ,living out of suit cases. Advantage is that it was quite a bit less expensive . Would consider again for a overnight stay ."
Robert 3-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent
"It was in a beautiful location surrounded by fig and lemon trees, and having a balcony was really nice"
Merve 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Lemon Tree Inn
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast was good"
MADHURI 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Beachside Inn
The Milo

The Milo

10/10 Excellent
"Loved The Milo! Had a great experience with everything and will probably always attempt to stay here when I'm in Santa Barbara going forward! Come here often but this was my first time here and I'm so glad I tried it!"
alina 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
The Milo
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

10/10 Excellent
"Paradise (IYKUK)"
Pierre 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Californian

Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Barbara like for travelers who love the beach?
Known for its beaches and historical sites, Santa Barbara offers a lot for the traveler planning a beach getaway.
What's the best place to stay near the beach in Santa Barbara?
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is a top beachfront resort offering 2 restaurants and a full-service spa, located within a short 11-minute walk of East Beach. Other good choices to stay near the beach include The Milo and Hotel Californian.
How many beach hotels will I be able to find in Santa Barbara?
Choose from one of Expedia's 28 hotels in Santa Barbara for your beachside break.
When's the best time for a beach vacation in Santa Barbara?
You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of the seasons in Santa Barbara: The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 56°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Barbara is 15 inches.
What is there to see and do around Santa Barbara?
After arriving and checking into your hotel, you'll probably want to explore your surroundings. If you're excited to scope out the beaches, spend a relaxing day by the water at West Beach or Leadbetter Beach. Discover the area's historical sites and sunsets, and make time for local attractions like Arlington Theater and Lobero Theater. For additional things to see and do, consider a visit to Santa Barbara Bowl or Mission Santa Barbara.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Santa Barbara?
Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Santa Barbara with ease. The closest major airport is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), located 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from the city center. To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Santa Barbara Station.