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Hotels in Waterfront

Q: Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Waterfront hotel booking?

The majority of hotels offer free cancellation , so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Waterfront hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".

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Where to stay in Waterfront?

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

East Beach, 0.8 km from Waterfront

CNY859 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 2 - Feb 3

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront

CNY778 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 19 - Jan 20

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Riviera Beach House

The Funk Zone, 0.9 km from Waterfront

CNY1,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 9 - Feb 10

Grand Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront

CNY1,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 27 - Jan 28

Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront

CNY1,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 15 - Jan 16

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront

CNY2,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 27 - Jan 28

Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront

CNY995 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 14 - Jan 15

The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront

Beachside Inn

West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront

CNY985 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 15 - Jan 16

Marina Beach Motel

West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront

CNY1,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 19 - Jan 20

The Milo

West Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront

CNY1,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 27 - Jan 28

Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront

CNY1,266 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 19 - Jan 20

Palmoro House

East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront

CNY1,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 22 - Jan 23

Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 1.5 km from Waterfront

CNY1,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 27 - Jan 28

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 0.5 km from Waterfront

CNY2,266 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 19 - Jan 20

Villa Rosa Inn

West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront

La Playa Inn

West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront

CNY1,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 15 - Jan 16

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Top landmarks in Waterfront

Santa Barbara Harbor

4.5/5 (615 reviews)

You can stroll along Santa Barbara Harbor for relaxing water views when you're in Santa Barbara Beach. If you carry on walking you'll get to Stearns Wharf, Leadbetter Beach, and West Beach for some more water views.

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a gorgeous summer landscape at the beach with blue ocean water with waves rolling into the beach, silky brown sand and rocky cliffs covered in lush green trees and plants and blue sky and clouds

Leadbetter Beach

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Leadbetter Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from central Santa Barbara. Catch the sunset by the shore at West Beach and 1000 Steps Beach, located nearby.

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Cabrillo Bike Path

Travelers who enjoy the great outdoors might want to go to Cabrillo Bike Path, located 2.5 mi (4 km) from central Santa Barbara. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you like Cabrillo Bike Path and want to stay outside, head to Santa Barbara Zoo or Andree Clark Bird Refuge, both a short walk away.

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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is just one of the attractions in Santa Barbara Beach, Santa Barbara so you might want to stop by during your trip. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to experience more of the culture Santa Barbara has to offer, head to Santa Barbara Harbor, Santa Barbara City College, and Leadbetter Beach.

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Marina Beach Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Had a really wonderful stay for a 3 day work trip. Very clean room, comfortable bed, luxurious towels, excellent staff and amenities! Loved taking walks every night from my room to the harbor,the Wharf and to State street!! Will definitely stay again!"

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The room was big and clean a bit older but nice, staff was great, breakfast was great parking was plentiful but farther than I would've liked from the room, the street was a bit loud but I am a day sleeper so I really couldn't enjoy my balcony, other than that I would come back but I would stay on a different side hopefully with less noise"

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The staff is great! Someone is always available at the front desk to assist if needed or just greet you when you arrive or are heading out the door. We have stayed in a standard room and junior suite. Both were very clean and enjoyable for each stay. The restaurant on the 3rd floor is an added perk with delicious food! "

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront expensive to stay in?

You can find great hotels from CNY778 in Waterfront to suit a range of budgets. To find the best low-cost hotel on Hotels.com that meets your needs, apply your search filters and then sort hotels by "Price: low to high".

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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Waterfront hotel booking?

The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Waterfront hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".

Is it worth staying in Waterfront?

Basing yourself in Waterfront makes it easy to explore Santa Barbara, including the neighborhoods of Montecito and Santa Barbara Beach.

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Hotels in Waterfront

Free cancellation options if plans change

Earn rewards on every night you stay

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Check prices for these dates

Where to stay in Waterfront?

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

The Inn at East Beach

Riviera Beach House

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Casa Yano by The Beach

Santa Barbara Inn

Castillo Inn at the Beach

The Franciscan Hotel

Beachside Inn

Marina Beach Motel

The Milo

Harbor House Inn

Palmoro House

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Villa Rosa Inn

La Playa Inn

When is the best time to visit Santa Barbara?

Price trends for hotels in Santa Barbara

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Top landmarks in Waterfront

Santa Barbara Harbor

Leadbetter Beach

Check out reviews of Waterfront hotels guests love

Marina Beach Motel

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