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How much is a beach hotel in Santa Barbara tonight?

Users have found prices for beach hotels in Santa Barbara tonight starting as low as $143, rising to an average cost of $485, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $325 for a 4-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara for tonight.

What’s the recommended booking timeframe for Santa Barbara beach hotels?

For the best rates, it's recommended to book your Santa Barbara beach hotel at least 77 days before your stay.
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Cheapest Beach hotels in Santa Barbara

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.
Beachside Inn
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

336 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$316
Avg. per night
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Ala Mar by the Sea
Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea

102 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$321
Avg. per night
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Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

202 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$321
Avg. per night
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Harbor View Inn
Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn

28 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$330
Avg. per night
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Mar Monte Hotel, Part Of Hyatt
Mar Monte Hotel, Part Of Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, Part Of Hyatt

1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$359
Avg. per night
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Hotel Californian
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
0.9 mi from city centre
$721
Avg. per night
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Other accommodations in Santa Barbara

Discover the ideal theme hotel, vacation rental or hostel for your stay in Santa Barbara. There are 1,121 properties in Santa Barbara and price data was last updated on August 11, 2025.
Inn By The Harbor
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

433 West Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$305
Avg. per night
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West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

306 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$284
Avg. per night
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Inn at East Beach
Inn at East Beach

Inn at East Beach

1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$197
Avg. per night
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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

633 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
1.5 mi from city centre
$379
Avg. per night
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Lavender Inn by the Sea
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea

206 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$352
Avg. per night
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Motel 6 Santa Barbara- State Street
Motel 6 Santa Barbara- State Street

Motel 6 Santa Barbara- State Street

3505 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
2.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$135
Avg. per night
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Oasis Inn and Suites
Oasis Inn and Suites

Oasis Inn and Suites

3344 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
2.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$139
Avg. per night
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Explore Santa Barbara

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Beach hotels FAQs

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Santa Barbara to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on August 11, 2025.

  • What is the typical nightly rate for a Beach hotels in Santa Barbara?

    A Beach hotels in Santa Barbara can typically be found for $353/night. The absolute cheapest deal found was $157/night for Beach hotels. Cheaper rates on a Beach hotels in Santa Barbara can usually be found at Cabrillo Inn at the Beach.

  • How do prices at Beach hotels compare to other hotels in Santa Barbara?

    HotelsCombined users have found that prices at Beach hotels are generally less costly per night. On average, you can expect to pay $353/night for a Beach hotels in Santa Barbara. The city of Santa Barbara itself will usually cost around $364/night for a hotel.

  • Which Beach hotels near Santa Barbara Fish Market are highly rated?

    There are 6 options for Beach hotels over 3 Stars within 2 miles of Santa Barbara Fish Market. On average, you can expect to pay $367 per night when staying at Beach hotels near Santa Barbara Fish Market. The cheaper options in the area are Hotel Californian, Mar Monte Hotel, Part Of Hyatt, and Harbor View Inn.

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