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Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
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Motel in Santa Barbara Beach, Santa Barbara · 2.51 km from centre

8.8

 

845 reviews

With a stay at Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf. This motel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Santa Barbara Harbor.

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Mason Beach Inn
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Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara · 1.32 km from centre

9.0

 

785 reviews

With a stay at Mason Beach Inn in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor and 11 minutes by foot from Stearns Wharf. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl.

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The Eagle Inn
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Bed & breakfast in West Beach, Santa Barbara · 1.21 km from centre

9.4

 

985 reviews

Breakfast available

A stay at The Eagle Inn places you in the heart of Santa Barbara, within a 5-minute drive of Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara County Courthouse. This bed & breakfast is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Santa Barbara Museum of Art and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
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Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara · 1.34 km from centre

8.2

 

1,217 reviews

A stay at Hotel Milo Santa Barbara places you in the heart of Santa Barbara, within a 10-minute walk of Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor. This beach hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl.

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Bath Street Inn
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Bed & breakfast in Santa Barbara · 1.61 km from centre

9.4

 

275 reviews

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With a stay at Bath Street Inn in Santa Barbara (Oak Park), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Upper State Street. This bed & breakfast is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Santa Barbara City College.

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Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
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Hotel in Santa Barbara · 2.32 km from centre

8.8

 

947 reviews

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With a stay at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara (Oak Park), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Santa Barbara Harbor and 6 minutes from Stearns Wharf. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Hotel Santa Barbara
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Hotel in Santa Barbara · 0.39 km from centre

8.8

 

923 reviews

With a stay at Hotel Santa Barbara, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, steps from Paseo Nuevo Mall and within a 5-minute walk of Cabrillo Bikeway. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Casa de la Guerra and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lobero Theater.

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Haley Hotel
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Hotel in Santa Barbara · 0.50 km from centre

8.6

 

491 reviews

Located in Santa Barbara (Downtown Santa Barbara), Haley Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Presidio Santa Barbara. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Stearns Wharf and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

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Riviera Beach House
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Hotel in Santa Barbara Beach, Santa Barbara · 1.03 km from centre

8.2

 

955 reviews

With a stay at Riviera Beach House, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, steps from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Stearns Wharf and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Moreton Bay Fig Tree.

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The Upham Hotel
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Hotel in Santa Barbara · 1.06 km from centre

8.8

 

955 reviews

The Upham Hotel is centrally located in Santa Barbara – a 3-minute walk from Arlington Theater and 7 minutes by foot from Granada Theatre. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Santa Barbara Museum of Art and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

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The Franciscan Hotel
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Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara · 1.27 km from centre

9.4

 

924 reviews

With a stay at The Franciscan Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, just a 4-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor and 11 minutes by foot from Stearns Wharf. This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl.

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Harbor House Inn
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Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara · 1.27 km from centre

9.6

 

993 reviews

With a stay at Harbor House Inn in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor and 11 minutes by foot from Stearns Wharf. This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl.

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Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
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Hotel in Santa Barbara · 5.17 km from centre

7.8

 

940 reviews

With a stay at Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn in Santa Barbara (North State), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. This hotel is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Cozy New - Casa Blanca Suite B1
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Apartment in Santa Barbara, Montecito · 7.58 km from centre

9.8

 

10 reviews

Cozy New - Casa Blanca Suite B1 is located in the Montecito district of Montecito, 7.2 km from Westmont College, 8.3 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara and 8.5 km from Antioch College. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.7 km from Miramar Beach, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 26 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara.

The apartment has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Santa Barbara City College is 10 km from the apartment, while Brooks Institute Of Photography is 8.3 km from the property. Santa Barbara Airport is 24 km away.

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Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
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Hotel in Goleta · 11.39 km from centre

8.4

 

936 reviews

Breakfast available

When you stay at Best Western Plus South Coast Inn in Goleta, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of University of California, Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Harbor. This hotel is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Stearns Wharf.

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Oakridge Inn
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Hotel in Ventura County, Oak View · 36.71 km from centre

8.0

 

977 reviews

When you stay at Oakridge Inn in Oak View, you'll be near the beach and within a 5-minute drive of Ventura to Ojai Paved Bike Path. This hotel is 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Ventura Harbor and 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Channel Islands National Park.

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Social Stays - Santa Barbara's FIRST hostel on State Street
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Hostel in Santa Barbara · 0.16 km from centre

8.2

 

34 reviews

Attractively set in the centre of Santa Barbara, Social Stays - Santa Barbara's FIRST hostel on State Street features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. Popular points of interest nearby include Brooks Institute Of Photography, Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Granada Theatre. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.3 km from West Beach.

All units in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine. The rooms have a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer.

Popular points of interest near Social Stays - Santa Barbara's FIRST hostel on State Street include Antioch College, Amtrack Station Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara City College. Santa Barbara Airport is 16 km from the property.

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Hostel in Santa Barbara · 0.16 km from centre

8.8

 

12 reviews

With a stay at Social Stays in Santa Barbara (Downtown Santa Barbara), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Bowl. This hostel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Santa Barbara Harbor and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.

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The Inn At Anatega #2
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Apartment in Santa Barbara · 0.19 km from centre

9.0

 

1 review

Set right in the centre of Santa Barbara, 1.3 km from West Beach, The Inn At Anatega #2 offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. With free private parking, the property is 18 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara and 100 metres from Antioch College. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.6 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara.

The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchenette, and 1 bathroom.

Popular points of interest near the apartment include Santa Barbara City College, Brooks Institute Of Photography and Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Santa Barbara Airport is 16 km from the property.

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The Inn At Anatega #4
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Apartment in Santa Barbara · 0.19 km from centre

8.6

 

5 reviews

Set in a central area of Santa Barbara, 1.3 km from West Beach, The Inn At Anatega #4 offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. With free private parking, the property is 18 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara and 100 metres from Antioch College. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.6 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara.

The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchenette, and 1 bathroom.

Popular points of interest near the apartment include Santa Barbara City College, Brooks Institute Of Photography and Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Santa Barbara Airport is 16 km away.

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Find out more about Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara County’s sunny weather, top-notch beaches, smart lifestyle and charming towns make this cosmopolitan county an epic vacation destination. In Santa Barbara, its main coastal city, you’ll find plenty of museums, theatres, restaurants and Spanish-style architecture, all with a seaside town vibe.

No trip to Santa Barbara County is complete without visiting Santa Ynez Valley to see the wineries and vineyards, complete with postcard-perfect views (and plenty of wine sampling, of course!). If you’re more of an adventure seeker, stay in Santa Barbara County accommodation in Los Padres National Forest and hit the hiking trails. Or why not go kayaking through the sea caves at Channel Islands National Park?

A touch of luxury mixed with relaxation makes Santa Barbara County a must for your vacation bucket list.

Where to stay in Santa Barbara County

When it comes to hotels in Santa Barbara County, you really are spoilt for choice. But the big question is, which part do you stay in?

Goleta is brilliant for families with heaps of affordable stays close to the best outdoor adventure activities like hiking and tide-pooling. Staying near the Channel Islands Harbor is brilliant for exploring sea caves, kayaking and enjoying peaceful coastal vibes.

Santa Barbara offers an excellent mix of beach and city life, with pretty stores and boutiques, wine tasting and pristine beaches. Santa Ynez Valley is a wine lover’s paradise with gorgeous vineyards and more wine than you could ever sample.

For a spot of the celeb lifestyle, head to Montecito to hang out with the A-listers and gawp at the stunning estates. Or for a taste of small-town seaside charm, base your stay in Carpinteria. You’ll love the cozy vibes and mellow beach days.

Top things to do in Santa Barbara County

  • Fall in love with Solvang. This adorable Danish-inspired town is packed with quirky stores, windmills and mouth-watering bakeries (make sure you try the aebleskivers - thank us later).
  • Explore the Santa Barbara Mission. This stunning landmark, known as the Queen of the Missions, is brimming with pretty gardens and history.
  • Chow down on barbecue. Head to Santa Maria Valley and pig out on the smoky, seasoned meat cooked to perfection over red oak.

Insider tips for visiting Santa Barbara

  • Don’t rent a car in Santa Barbara. Everything is walkable or bikeable in downtown Santa Barbara. If you want to give your feet a rest, use the electric shuttle on State Street.
  • Midweek is better. To enjoy the wineries in Santa Ynez Valley, we recommend going midweek and avoiding the weekend rush.
  • Don’t miss the small towns. Ballard and Los Alamos have lots of small-town charm, farm-to-table restaurants and cute antique stores.
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