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An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, string lights, and a bar area.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a large window.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of palm trees and a body of water.

A bar area with a white countertop, multiple shelves of bottles, and six wicker bar stools.

1. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Old Town, 2.5 km from Sands Beach

W Scott

₹22,845

₹26,088 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and potted plants.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large chandelier.

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with bar stools.

A spacious living room with a large dark wood dining table, comfortable seating, a television, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

2. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Ellwood, 1.9 km from Sands Beach

Sarajean

₹23,668

₹27,039 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

A building entrance with a set of stairs leading up to a door marked with the number 128.

A lobby with a wooden floor, two patterned armchairs, a small table, and a wall with three framed pictures.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden flooring, and a dining area with orange chairs and a table.

3. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

17 km from Sands Beach

Steven

₹14,506

₹17,284 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two surfboards, a 'Welcome' sign, and an orange sofa.

A beach view with palm trees and a clear sky.

4. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

19.3 km from Sands Beach

Tammy

₹13,031

₹14,881 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A door with a glass panel reflecting a building and a number '1' on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.

A kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink. There are shelves above holding glasses, plates, and a framed picture.

5. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

16.8 km from Sands Beach

Maria

₹11,884

₹20,648 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

A bar area with a high ceiling and skylight, wooden flooring, and a bar counter with stools.

A room with a wooden floor, two brown armchairs, a round table with a book and a plant, a framed painting on the wall, and a wooden door with intricate carvings.

A spacious dining area with a central island, round tables, and comfortable seating.

6. Hotel Santa Barbara

16.9 km from Sands Beach

Karri

₹21,771

₹25,315 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A spacious living room with a round wooden coffee table, two blue armchairs, and a patterned armchair.

A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, wooden chairs, and a large island. There are multiple dining tables with chairs, a refrigerator, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a toaster.

7. Sandpiper Lodge

13.4 km from Sands Beach

Greg

₹10,689

₹12,186 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "LA PLAYA INN Santa Barbara, California".

A dining room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave.

A wooden cabinet with a mirror, a trash bin, and a potted plant in a hallway with patterned flooring and a door in the background.

A corridor with a central staircase, outdoor seating, and lanterns.

8. La Playa Inn

17.1 km from Sands Beach

Arlen

₹22,723

₹25,904 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.

A hotel room with a bed, a round table with a pair of sunglasses and a book, a chair with a denim jacket, and a window with white blinds.

A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and clear skies.

An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by white umbrellas and lounge chairs, with palm trees and a tiled deck.

9. Marina Beach Hotel

17.2 km from Sands Beach

hampton

₹21,600

₹24,624 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A building entrance with a tiled floor, an arched doorway, and large potted plants.

A balcony with potted plants, a hanging lantern, and a view of mountains.

A covered outdoor patio with a checkered floor, seating arrangements, and potted plants.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

10. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

15.4 km from Sands Beach

Rich

₹14,852

₹24,032 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."

A reception desk with a wooden wall and a sign that reads "West Beach Inn".

A hot tub area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and palm trees in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a view of palm trees and a marina through the windows.

11. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

17.2 km from Sands Beach

Amanda

₹21,095

₹24,048 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A two-story house with a porch, a garage, and a white picket fence.

A house with a bay window, a porch, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large mirror reflecting the room.

A bathroom with a large mirror, double sink vanity, and a window seat with a view of greenery.

12. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

15.6 km from Sands Beach

Raymond

₹20,841

₹23,799 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A patio area with a table and chairs, surrounded by vibrant flowers and a pool.

A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a sink, and patterned floor tiles.

A building with a distinctive wavy facade, a decorative archway, and vibrant pink flowers in the foreground.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, chair, TV, and a wardrobe.

13. Oasis Inn & Suites

13.7 km from Sands Beach

Dipesh

₹10,576

₹12,057 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a kitchen in the background with white cabinets and a television mounted on the wall.

An aerial view of a rectangular swimming pool surrounded by white lounge chairs and umbrellas, with palm trees and a tiled roof in the background.

A dining area with a wooden table, grey chairs, a black floor lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

14. The Franciscan Hotel

17.1 km from Sands Beach

Bob

₹15,781

₹17,990 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building.

An outdoor patio area with tiled flooring, multiple tables and chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Best Western Plus South Coast" and a covered parking area.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

15. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Fairview, 6.6 km from Sands Beach

JEANETTE

₹17,837

₹20,369 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A reception area with a counter, potted plants, a coffee station, and a view through large glass doors.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street and palm trees outside.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Inn at East Beach," a covered patio area, and bicycles parked outside.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a coffee station, and a view of greenery outside.

16. The Inn at East Beach

19.4 km from Sands Beach

Joseph

₹13,294

₹15,156 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A white building with a sign reading "Mason Beach Inn" and a balcony with a railing.

A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned armchair.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with arches and palm trees.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a framed quote on the wall, and a large potted plant.

17. Mason Beach Inn

17.1 km from Sands Beach

Rachita

₹21,488

₹25,113 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

A spacious living area with a modern staircase, a dining table, and a sofa.

A star-shaped hanging light fixture in a white-walled room with an arched ceiling.

A modern bedroom with a large window, a bedside table, a chair, and a built-in kitchen area.

18. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

17.1 km from Sands Beach

Patrice

₹18,062

₹27,691 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A traditional building with a white facade, arched windows, and a balcony with a railing.

A modern entrance with a glass door, a potted plant, and a number '8' on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a grey sofa, and a painting of a wave on the wall.

A white building with a red-tiled roof, a covered entrance, and a garden with various plants.

19. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

16.8 km from Sands Beach

Jhoana

₹18,031

₹27,655 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a small woven stool, and a large wall clock.

A marina with parked cars and boats, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a marina with boats and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a bookshelf.

20. Beachside Inn

17.2 km from Sands Beach

Simon

₹17,411

₹19,883 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Sands Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta	9.0 Wonderful 936 reviews	View
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara	9.0 Wonderful 2,419 reviews	View
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach	9.0 Wonderful 1,501 reviews	View
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 310 reviews	View

Top Sands Beach Hotel Reviews

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff. Any needs addressed promptly."

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"I arrived an hour early hoping my room would be ready but understanding check-in wasn’t until 4pm. Housekeeping was running late and I didn’t get into my room until 5:30pm. I would have appreciated knowing they were that far behind prior to sitting and waiting so long. Other than that my stay was perfect. The room was great. The location was perfect. Breakfast was sufficient and the grounds were beautiful. The best part were the ducks on the property. I loved interacting with them and was especially pleased that I could feed them a couple times with food from the vending machine. :) The staff were polite as well. It was a good stay."

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

10/10 Excellent

"Can’t wait to go back! Jake and Rosa and Diego and Tommy all wonderful!!!"

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel and location"

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay but overpriced. However everything is overpriced these days."

Other attractions near Sands Beach

University of California, Santa Barbara

9.0/10 (1,433 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of California, Santa Barbara during your travels in Goleta. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the cycling trails.

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Devereaux Slough

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Devereaux Slough during your stay in Goleta. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Devereux Beach

6.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Devereux Beach during your trip to Goleta? Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's live music.

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Ellwood Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ellwood Beach during your trip to Goleta? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Coal Oil Point Reserve

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Coal Oil Point Reserve and enjoy the cycling trails in Goleta. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Camino Real Marketplace

You can do some window-shopping at Camino Real Marketplace during your visit to Goleta.

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Goleta Butterfly Grove

8.8/10 (59 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Goleta Butterfly Grove and enjoy the cycling trails in Goleta. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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UC SB Events Center

8.8/10 (33 reviews)

Catch an event at UC SB Events Center during your trip to Goleta. Take in the live music and sunsets in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sands Beach?

Sands Beach is located in Goleta. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and sporting events. You'll find 70 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Sands Beach?

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Sands Beach. Other good choices within 5 miles include Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta and The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Sands Beach?

Expedia has 70 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Sands Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sands Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Sands Beach.

What can I see and do near Sands Beach?

Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Goleta Butterfly Grove, Goleta Point or Coal Oil Point Reserve. Isla Vista Beach, Goleta Beach and Campus Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay. Devereaux Slough, Ucsb Labyrinth and Ellings Performing Arts Center are some favourites close by Sands Beach.

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Our top choices for Sands Beach hotels

1. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

2. Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

4. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

5. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

6. Hotel Santa Barbara

7. Sandpiper Lodge

8. La Playa Inn

9. Marina Beach Hotel

10. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

11. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

12. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

13. Oasis Inn & Suites

14. The Franciscan Hotel

15. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

16. The Inn at East Beach

17. Mason Beach Inn

18. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

19. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

20. Beachside Inn

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Top Sands Beach Hotel Reviews

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Other attractions near Sands Beach

University of California, Santa Barbara

Devereaux Slough

Devereux Beach

Ellwood Beach

Coal Oil Point Reserve

Camino Real Marketplace

Goleta Butterfly Grove

UC SB Events Center

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