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 East 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 East Beach.

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AED 1,005 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
AED 1,005
per night
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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! (1,431 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with comfortable upgraded rooms, bikes to borrow, even a sparkling water dispenser on each floor."

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AED 470 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
AED 470
per night
Jul 27 - Jul 28
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! (2,545 reviews)
"Older lodge, but clean and comfortable. The “gym” was more like an office with a few pieces of equipment, but overall it was a nice place to stay."

Reviewed on 9 July 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 AED 803 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
AED 803
per night
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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! (1,250 reviews)
"This is a beautiful property with lovely gardens and a great pool area. Hidden gem for the price!"

Reviewed on 9 July 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 Stearns Wharf ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (244 reviews)
"This is my second time booking this location and it is the only place I will stay when I visit Santa Barbara!"

Reviewed on 10 July 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (281 reviews)
"Nice location. Many things walkable."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
"Monday morning at 6:40 a.m. they started with trash pickup outside and landscaping which was irritating that early in the morning. The check-in instructions should have noted that there is not a person to check you in and they did not give us our hotel room on the instructions."

Reviewed on 9 July 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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