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If you’re having difficulty finding a motel in Santa Barbara, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let us help you find a similar property from more than 1168 hotels and other accommodations. Simply use our search tools to filter by price per night or money-saving amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.

When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. With a stay at a motel, you’ll often have access to your room directly from the parking lot. Starting in the early 1950s, customized neon signs often lit up the roadside motels, and you can see these today along the historic U.S. Route 66.

Sandpiper Lodge: Stay within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. Enjoy access to the fitness center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara: A terrace along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach: Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Stay within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf. Oasis Inn & Suites: It’s located within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. Free WiFi, free parking, and a computer station are available during your stay. The Inn at East Beach: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf. Enjoy access to the free WiFi and parking, as well as room amenities like heating.

Expedia has 14 low-priced motels in Santa Barbara.

In this walkable area, enjoy its scenic seaside and wineries while you’re sightseeing. Those visiting Santa Barbara love its shops, cafes, and restaurants. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Leadbetter Beach, East Beach, and Arroyo Burro Beach. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Santa Barbara Natural History Museum, Santa Barbara Zoo, and Channel Islands National Park. Some historical places you might want to see include Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Presidio Santa Barbara, and Mission Santa Barbara.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Santa Barbara to help you plan yours: 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.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Santa Barbara to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is located 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from the heart of the city. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is 24.7 mi (39.7 km) away. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop on a train at Santa Barbara Station.