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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.8 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (967)
The price is CNY760
CNY867 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
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Top landmarks in Waterfront

Starting off a great day of fishing with a beautiful #sunrise over the Santa Barbara Harbor #adventure #ocean #California
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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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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"My stay at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara was absolutely wonderful. The room was spotless, comfortable, and very well maintained. The staff was friendly, professional, and always ready to help with a smile. I truly appreciated the peaceful atmosphere, comfortable bed, and great location close to everything. From check-in to check-out, everything was smooth and welcoming. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this hotel."
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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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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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