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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, (964)
The price is CNY876
CNY999 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 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 West Beach, Stearns Wharf, and Leadbetter 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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Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The room was very nice and clean. Staff was personable and the breakfast for a continental one was great."
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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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What's Waterfront Like?

If you're looking for the perfect part of the city to explore, look no further than Waterfront. Nature lovers can visit Leadbetter Beach and Chase Palm Park. There's plenty more to see, including West Beach and East Beach.

How to Get to Waterfront

Flying to:

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Waterfront
  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), 26.1 mi (42 km) from Waterfront
  • Oxnard, CA (OXR), 30.9 mi (49.7 km) from Waterfront

Things to See and Do in and around Waterfront

What to See in Waterfront

  • West Beach
  • East Beach
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
  • Santa Barbara City College
  • Leadbetter Beach

Things to Do in Waterfront

  • Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
  • Cabrillo Bike Path

When Is the Best Time to Visit Santa Barbara?

  • Hottest months: August, September, July, October (average 71°F)
  • Coldest months: February, January, March, December (average 56°F)
  • Rainiest months: December, January, February, March (average 3 inches of rainfall)

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