Santa Barbara, CA

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United States of America which includes farmland
Santa Barbara County Courthouse which includes a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture
Channel Islands National Park
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park featuring a church or cathedral
Santa Barbara County Courthouse which includes an administrative buidling, a garden and heritage architecture

Where to stay in Santa Barbara

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Montecito

4.5/5(179 area reviews)

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

Montecito
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Santa Barbara Beach

4.5/5(1,188 area reviews)

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara Beach
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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.

Downtown Santa Barbara
Sambo’s Restaurant

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum.

West Beach
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East Beach

4.5/5(529 area reviews)

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

East Beach
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The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

The Mesa
Sandpiper Lodge
Sandpiper Lodge
2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AED 309 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
AED 309
AED 352 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,389 reviews)
"Very clean and safe, but dislike the very limited parking area"

Reviewed on 8 March 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara Inn
4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AED 1,136 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
AED 1,136
AED 1,298 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Well maintained oceanside property a bit of a walk from downtown but worth it for the quiet easy access everywhere including freeway"

Reviewed on 8 March 2025

Santa Barbara Inn
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AED 833 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
AED 833
AED 959 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Great location!
"Loved this spot! It was the perfect location for shopping and only a few blocks to the beach. The room was clean, and the staff was super attentive. Would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 11 March 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Tide Pool Villas
Tide Pool Villas
4.5 out of 5
26 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa ...
6.2/10 (55 reviews)
Beautiful hotel. But some very small rooms
"There was some mix up at check in and the room we paid for was not available. Also we needed a dog room which apparently even though I stated it in the notes was not reservable In the end we got a very tiny room with a sub par access path and wasn’t able to really enjoy any of the real beauty of ..."

Reviewed on 18 February 2025

Tide Pool Villas
Casa Jardin
Casa Jardin
2.5 out of 5
1018 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (153 reviews)
"Easy in and out, a great stay!"

Reviewed on 10 March 2025

Casa Jardin
CUTE  DOWNTOWN HOME 2 BLOCKS FROM STATE ST​ & 6 BLOCKS FROM THE MAIN BEACH
CUTE DOWNTOWN HOME 2 BLOCKS FROM STATE ST​ & 6 BLOCKS FROM THE MAIN BEACH
Santa Barbara
Stay at this vacation home in Santa Barbara. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Bowl ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (42 reviews)
Great place just off State St.
"Myself and two roommates from UCSB 20yrs ago were having amemorial trip for a 4th roommate who passed away recently. We were just looking for something downtown close to everything where each of the 3 of us could have our own bed. This property fit the bill perfectly. Each of us had our own room ..."

Reviewed on 12 February 2025

CUTE DOWNTOWN HOME 2 BLOCKS FROM STATE ST​ & 6 BLOCKS FROM THE MAIN BEACH
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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