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 East Beach.

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

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AED 890 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
AED 890
AED 1,035 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
Hotel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AED 434 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
AED 434
AED 495 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (2,745 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 10 October 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AED 473 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
AED 473
AED 568 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,424 reviews)
"The property was as described, clean, very nice rooms. Was it worth over $400 per night- no, but that’s pretty typical of SB. Great location near the harbor, walkable to west beach, downtown, funk zone, etc. Hot tub was a great bonus."

Reviewed on 9 October 2026

Avania Inn of 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, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

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! (336 reviews)
"The room was spotless and had everything we needed."

Reviewed on 9 October 2026

Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

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, a ZenStay Hotel
Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

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 Santa ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
"Everything good"

Reviewed on 8 October 2026

Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel
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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