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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, (979)
The price is CNY755
CNY861 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Room amenity
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1217)
The price is CNY683
CNY780 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Deluxe Apartment | Interior
Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
4.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
The price is CNY1,018
CNY1,878 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Casa Yano by The Beach
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2055)
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
The Inn at East Beach
Lobby sitting area
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1107)
The price is CNY763
CNY872 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Beachside Inn
Grand Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1010)
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
The price is CNY1,951
CNY2,228 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Santa Barbara Inn
Exterior
Villa Rosa Inn

Villa Rosa Inn

Villa Rosa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1013)
Villa Rosa Inn
Front of property
Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
The price is CNY1,040
CNY1,185 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Harbor House Inn
Exterior detail
The Milo

The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1500)
The price is CNY1,426
CNY1,628 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
The Milo
Lobby lounge
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 1.6 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (360)
The price is CNY1,091
CNY1,243 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Front of property
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
The price is CNY873
CNY997 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Property entrance
Palmoro House

Palmoro House

Palmoro House
3.0 star property
East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
7.4 out of 10, Good, (310)
The price is CNY885
CNY1,219 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Palmoro House
Reception
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Lower State, 1.5 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1111)
The price is CNY1,598
CNY1,858 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Hotel Santa Barbara
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1101)
The price is CNY1,003
CNY1,144 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Exterior
Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
The price is CNY942
CNY1,074 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Marina Beach Motel
Terrace/patio
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.5 km from Waterfront
7.6 out of 10, Good, (178)
The price is CNY1,712
CNY2,269 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
The Funk Zone, 0.9 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
The price is CNY1,304
CNY1,489 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Riviera Beach House
Comfort Apartment, 1 King Bed | Exterior
Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
4.0 star property
1.6 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (134)
Casa De La Vina
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When is the best time to visit Santa Barbara?

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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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Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea

10/10 Excellent
"Everything about this boutique hotel was delightful, from the courteous and welcoming staff to the clean, spacious room and bathroom!"
Anne Tracy 2-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront expensive to stay in?
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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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