What is Waterfront like?

Travellers to the Waterfront neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit West Beach and East Beach as part of your Waterfront travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Waterfront, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Waterfront.

What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

West Beach, East Beach and Leadbetter Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay in Waterfront. You could also plan a visit to Santa Barbara Harbor or Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center while you're in the neighbourhood. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Art Foundry are just a few of the places to visit in and around Waterfront. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.

The Best Hotels in Waterfront, Santa Barbara - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Waterfront hotels

1. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront

Amanda

₹24,908 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

2. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 0.5 km from Waterfront

McKenna

₹29,210 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

3. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront

David S

₹15,694 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

4. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront

Rebecca

₹18,885 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

5. Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront

Joanne

₹37,249 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)

6. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront

Julia

₹18,090 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

7. The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront

Shubh

₹14,952 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

8. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront

Rachita

₹27,468 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

9. Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront

Adolfo

₹36,180 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

10. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 1.5 km from Waterfront

Veronica

₹25,217 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

11. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront

Greer

₹26,729 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

12. Harbor View Inn

West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront

Gabriel

₹31,011 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

13. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront

Naomi

₹22,621 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

16 km from Waterfront

Miguel

₹20,781 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

15. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 1.6 km from Waterfront

Amanda

₹24,873 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

16. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront

Amy

₹23,382 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

17. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1.5 km from Waterfront

Liad

₹26,913 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

18. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront

Omar

₹25,260 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

19. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront

Reiko

₹15,695 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

20. Riviera Beach House

The Funk Zone, 0.9 km from Waterfront

Karilyn

₹19,729 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

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Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

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