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Discover well-known properties in Santa Barbara that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 784 hotels in Santa Barbara and price data was last updated on March 19, 2024. The average price for a hotel in Santa Barbara is $446/night.
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4770 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Featuring views of the garden, Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara offers 2-star accommodation in Santa Barbara. It also provides a Jacuzzi, an outdoor pool and a free shuttle service.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.2
Excellent
882 reviews
Location
5.2 mi from city centre
433 West Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Inn by the Harbor provides unique accommodation in Santa Barbara and is a short stroll from Santa Barbara Amtrak Station. It also offers an outdoor pool, a Jacuzzi and an express check-in and check-out feature.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.3
Excellent
666 reviews
Location
0.9 mi from city centre
3525 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara and features a Jacuzzi. There is also a fitness centre with a swimming pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.4
Good
1200 reviews
Location
2.5 mi from city centre
28 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Situated in Santa Barbara, Harbor View Inn Santa Barbara is a short walk from Andalucia Building and provides a Jacuzzi, an outdoor pool and a sauna. It offers complimentary Wi-Fi, a bar and is close to Stearns Wharf.
Free Wi-Fi
8.8
Excellent
1566 reviews
Location
1.0 mi from city centre
2220 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Best Western Plus Encina Inn & Suites is located in Santa Barbara and features free Wi-Fi, a free shuttle service and a Jacuzzi. The multiple facilities this unique hotel has to offer include an outdoor heated pool, an express check-in and check-out feature and massage services.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
1764 reviews
Location
1.2 mi from city centre
336 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Beachside Inn Santa Barbara provides 3-star accommodation in Santa Barbara. It also features an express check-in and check-out feature, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.8
Good
3006 reviews
Location
1.0 mi from city centre
202 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Situated in Santa Barbara, the hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and provides an outdoor pool and a Jacuzzi. It offers ocean views and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
7.3
Good
75 reviews
Location
1.0 mi from city centre
3344 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Oasis Inn and Suites is located in Santa Barbara and is close to Mission Santa Barbara. It also offers free Wi-Fi, a designated smoking area and an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.8
Good
1788 reviews
Location
2.3 mi from city centre
8301 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara Santa Barbara provides a luxury setting while in Goleta. It offers superior fitness facilities, including an outdoor pool and outdoor tennis courts.
Free Wi-Fi
7.9
Good
193 reviews
Location
12.5 mi from city centre
533 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Centrally located, Hotel Santa Barbara allows for easy access to Santa Barbara's best hot spots. The various amenities this historic hotel offers include meeting rooms, valet parking and a 24-hour reception.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
813 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre

Tips for booking hotels in Santa Barbara

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Santa Barbara. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on March 19, 2024.
Cheapest month:January
Most expensive month:June
Average price in Santa Barbara:$446/night
Cheapest price found:$81/night
Cheapest day:Sunday
Most expensive day:Friday
$339 - $551
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$353 - $459
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Santa Barbara hotels

Browse through properties in Santa Barbara that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 784 properties in Santa Barbara and data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
Our users rated these hotels as some of the best places to stay in Santa Barbara. Be sure to read user reviews to learn why these hotels are among the highest rated.
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1188 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
3.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$194
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1720 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$244
Avg. per night
104 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$267
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223 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$241
Avg. per night
1404 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$311
Avg. per night
18 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$221
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3222 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
2.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$171
Avg. per night
1908 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$315
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Santa Barbara, California

Discover affordable stays in Santa Barbara that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Santa Barbara can be found for as low as $91 per night. There is currently one property in Santa Barbara that can be booked for this price. Town and Country Inn is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Santa Barbara. Price data was last updated on March 19, 2024
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hotels in Santa Barbara we've come across for the dates selected. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.
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2800 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$91
Avg. per night
3504 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
2.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$91
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3505 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
2.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$111
Avg. per night
3643 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
2.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$115
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102 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$138
Avg. per night
1620 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$145
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3850 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
3.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$159
Avg. per night
15 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$166
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Santa Barbara

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Santa Barbara to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Santa Barbara at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
We've come across the following hotels in Santa Barbara with different price and hotel class options. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hotel class.
2 stars
2 stars and under
3525 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
3344 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
3504 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
3 stars
3 stars
433 West Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
2220 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
4770 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
4 stars
4 stars +
8301 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

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Other accommodations in Santa Barbara

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or vacation rental for your stay in Santa Barbara. There are 784 hotels in Santa Barbara and price data was last updated on March 19, 2024. The average price for a stay in Santa Barbara is $446/night.
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36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
$581
Avg. per night
8301 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
12.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$588
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Santa Barbara

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About Santa Barbara

Dotted with Spanish Revival buildings and historic pier, Santa Barbara is a picturesque place to soak up the Southern Californian sunshine. It’s perched on gentle hills that slope down to the sparkling Pacific Ocean, which means you can explore the city’s historic attractions or cool off on a palm-fringed beach.

Things to do in Santa Barbara

With red-tiled roofs and whitewashed stucco walls, Santa Barbara’s architecture is a definite highlight. The 18th-century Mission Santa Barbara is one of the best examples of the Spanish Revival style, set in lush gardens with sweeping ocean views.

State Street serves as Santa Barbara’s main drag, lined with an appealing mix of cafes, bookshops, and boutiques. You’ll also find some of the city’s best restaurants and nightclubs clustered along the strip. Arigato Sushi serves up the best California Rolls in town, while M8RX Nightclub is famous for its all night DJ sets.

Need to cool off? Head to one of Santa Barbara’s golden beaches, such as the popular Arroyo Burro, a curving bay fringed by swaying palm trees. While you’re at the waterfront, don’t miss Stearns Wharf, a historic wooden pier with an upbeat atmosphere.

With a mini train and plenty of grassy picnic spots, Santa Barbara Zoo is a firm favourite with families. Just outside the city is Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, where you’ll find an oasis of Japanese tea gardens, wildflower meadows, towering redwood groves and other picturesque settings.

Getting around Santa Barbara

Downtown Santa Barbara is pedestrian-friendly and ideal for getting around on foot. Local buses and downtown shuttles can whisk you around the city, with most departing from State Street. If you want to cruise along the waterfront, you’ll find a handful of bike rental shops down by Stearns Wharf. Santa Barbara Airport is an easy 15-kilometers drive west of downtown.

Facts about staying in Santa Barbara

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Santa Barbara to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on March 19, 2024.
  • What are the best hotels on State Street in Santa Barbara?

    Hotels in Santa Barbara are not only affordable, but are also much-desired holiday stay locations in the USA. On State Street, you can stay in the Harbor Inn Hotel, which faces the ocean, giving you a natural, beautiful beach view. Because of its prime location, you can walk to the popular Santa Barbara waterfront. It’s also near the Funk Zone and the Urban Wine Trail, if you would like to go for a walk. On the same street you’ll find the Hotel Californian, a perfect location if you’d like access to public transportation; it’s just one block from the Santa Barbara Amtrak Train Station. This hotel is also a short distance from the beach. Among the cheap hotels in Santa Barbara is the Motel 6, which is a short distance to the city’s downtown, where there are various restaurants.

  • Are there kid-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara?

    Family-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara are numerous thanks to the priority they give to families to help parents have fun without worrying about their children’s safety. The first place to consider when you’re booking a kid-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara is the Rosewood Miramar Beach Hotel. It’s a 4-star hotel off Highway 101, which sits on a large property next to Miramar Beach. The kids will enjoy visiting the beach for some fun and games. The hotel is also near the famous Stearns Wharf. To find cheap hotels in Santa Barbara, you should consider the Hotel Milo Santa Barbara. It too is regarded as one of the more kid-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara and is nestled between the ocean and downtown Santa Barbara. The hotel is a few minutes from the Santa Barbara Zoo, where the children can admire the wonderful animals, making for a fun afternoon. Another option from among the multiple kid-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara is the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, which borders the Santa Barbara Zoo, the Andree Clark Bird Refuge wetlands, and Cabrillo Park.

  • How do I find a peaceful and quiet hotel in Santa Barbara?

    Among the Santa Barbara hotels located in peaceful and quiet neighborhoods is the Palihouse Santa Barbara. It’s located on a tree-lined street in the historic Presidio neighborhood, near the Stearns Wharf and the Old Mission Santa Barbara. This hotel is highly accessible, since it is very close to Highway 101 and a few minutes from the Santa Barbara Airport. Hideaway Santa Barbara, Kirkwood Collection Property is another hotel that’s located in one of the quiet neighborhoods in Santa Barbara. It is on a lively street and is a short walk away from the shops and dining spots at Stearns Wharf. It’s also close to Leadbetter Beach.

  • What neighborhoods in Santa Barbara have the best restaurants?

    The Funk Zone is one of Santa Barbara’s neighborhoods that’s especially regarded as a restaurant hot spot. One of the most popular restaurants in the neighborhood is Mony’s Mexican Food, located on Anacapa Street. The restaurant serves Mexican dishes, traditional cuisine, and a selection of salsa with numerous flavors that will excite your taste buds. The Lark and Lucky Penny is the second restaurant worth visiting in the neighborhood. It is likewise located on Anacapa Street and provides seasonal dinner specials on the menu, alongside a standard, year-round menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Another restaurant worth checking out in Santa Barbara is the Metropulos Fine Foods Merchant located on Yanonali Street. The restaurant serves soups, sandwiches, and gyros. This restaurant serves Greek cuisine primarily, one of the few Greek restaurants in this neighborhood or in Santa Barbara.

  • What are the best hotels in Santa Barbara?

    Harbor View Inn, rated with a score of 8.8 from 1,566 reviewers, is one of the most popular hotels in Santa Barbara. Other top stays include The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, with an average rating of 7.9 from 193 reviewers, and Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, with a score of 7.4 from 750 reviewers.

  • What is a good hotel near Stearns Wharf?

    Harbor View Inn is a hotel near Stearns Wharf that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.8 across 1,566 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel in Santa Barbara near Santa Barbara Bowl?

    For a good hotel near to Santa Barbara Bowl, consider Kimpton Canary Hotel - it is rated 7.4/10 from 141 HotelsCombined reviews.

  • Is there a good hotel near West Beach?

    If you’re visiting West Beach then the nearby Harbor View Inn is a popular hotel with HotelsCombined users (1,566 reviews scoring it at an average 8.8/10).

  • How much do hotels in Santa Barbara cost?

    $373/night is the average price of a hotel in Santa Barbara, based on HotelsCombined searches over the last 3 days.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Santa Barbara?

    $292/night is the cheapest price found for a hotel in Santa Barbara by HotelsCombined users over the last 72 hours.

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