What is Santa Barbara like for beach hotels?
When you can't wait to get to the beach, a trip to Santa Barbara might be just the ticket. Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, this dynamic city is perfect for travellers looking for hotels close to the water. While staying close to the water is a major draw, Santa Barbara has lots more to offer - major shopping centres, cycling and top-notch restaurants. You can experience everything the area has to offer with a visit to Santa Barbara Museum of Art or a stop at Santa Barbara County Courthouse. When you browse for the best hotels in Santa Barbara on our site, it's easy to book something close to the area's main attractions. No matter what type of hotel you're looking for, Santa Barbara has several accommodation options so you can pick one to suit your style.
What are some of the best beach hotels in Santa Barbara?
We offer you a selection of hotels that guests appreciate for their vicinity to the beach, so you'll have your pick of the area's top places to stay. Here are our travellers' favourite beach accommodation options:
- Free pool cabanas • Free Wi-Fi • a hot tub • Fitness centre • Walkable location
- Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Santa Barbara Zoo
- 2 restaurants • Spa • a hot tub • 24-hour fitness centre • Walkable location
- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Outdoor pool • Walkable location
- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Outdoor pool • Walkable location
- Free Wi-Fi • 2 hot tubs • Fitness centre • Bar • Walkable location
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Mediterranean hotel within walking distance of Santa Barbara HarborWest Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
City centre hotel within walking distance of Santa Barbara HarborMar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
City centre hotel within walking distance of Santa Barbara HarborHarbor View Inn
Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Stearns WharfWhat are the best things to see and do in Santa Barbara?
If you'd like to take in the sights and attractions or explore this beach destination's natural beauty, here are some ideas for what to see and do in and around Santa Barbara:
- Beaches
- Leadbetter Beach
- East Beach
- Arroyo Burro Beach
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse
- Granada Theatre
- Lotusland
- Los Padres National Forest
- Channel Islands National Park
Sights & landmarks
Parks