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Here is a quick list of hotels in Santa Barbara, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Hotel Californian |
8.6 / 10 (137 Reviews) |
From 849$ | |
| Montecito Inn |
7.5 / 10 (95 Reviews) |
From 185$ | |
| The Presidio |
7.3 / 10 (1774 Reviews) |
From 109$ | |
| Beachside Inn |
8.4 / 10 (2592 Reviews) |
From 89$ | |
| Simpson House Inn |
9.5 / 10 (169 Reviews) |
From 455$ |
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Hotel Californian
From 849$
Nestled in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, the 5-star Hotel Californian Santa Barbara is a mere 450 metres from such cultural places of interest as MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. Located within a minutes' drive from the air Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants Mall, the luxury hotel comprises 126 rooms and 2 restaurants.
The property sits in the very heart of Santa Barbara, merely 6 minutes on foot from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. Standing within 9 minutes' walk of Chase Palm Waterfront Park, the Californian Santa Barbara is only a few minutes from Moreton Bay Fig Tree. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to East Beach, which is just 1.1 km away. Entertainment options in the area feature Santa Barbara Wine Collective a mere 200 metres from Hotel Californian. This Santa Barbara property is within walking distance from Gutierrez & State bus stop.
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Montecito Inn
From 185$
Montecito Inn is placed in a historic area of Santa Barbara, within 20 minutes' walk of Andree Clark Bird Refuge Nature Preserve - very convenient if you want to immerse yourself in nature. The inn within a minutes' drive of the Scenic Butterfly Sandy Beach pampers its guests with an outdoor swimming pool as well as whirlpool baths, sauna facilities and an outdoor swimming pool.
This charming 4-star property is located within 5 minutes' drive of Casa del Herrero and approximately 25 minutes on foot from Santa Barbara Zoo. The non-profit Lotusland Botanical Garden is around a 10-minute drive from the Montecito Inn and Santa Barbara airport is 25 km away. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Butterfly Beach, which is only a 10-minute walk away. No matter the religion, travellers prefer to visit Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, a popular place of worship set 1.6 km from Montecito Inn. The nearest bus stop Coast Village Rd & Olive Mill is a mere 5 minutes' walk away.
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The Presidio
From 109$
The Presidio Hotel Santa Barbara, located in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers, within a 10-minute drive of Stearns Wharf Harbor, offers bicycles for rent. The hotel features both WiFi throughout the property and a car park on site.
The accommodation is placed about 20 km from Santa Barbara airport and a short distance to Diani. You will enjoy your visit to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, around 5 minutes by car from this 3-star hotel. Visit Turtle Pond, about a 7-minute walk from the property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. Also, The Presidio Hotel is within a minutes' drive of Rocky Nook Park. This accommodation stands within 6 minutes' walk of the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, a few metres away from State & Arrellaga bus stop.
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Beachside Inn
From 89$
The 3-star Beachside Inn Santa Barbara is around a 10-minute stroll from Waterfront and features a lift and a vending machine onsite. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, this Santa Barbara inn is nestled within a minutes' drive of natural attractions like Santa Barbara Harbor.
The property puts you in the very heart of Santa Barbara, within 5 minutes' drive of The Cabrillo Ball Park. The hotel is around a 5-minute walk from Ambassador Park and quite close to University of California. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Leadbetter Beach, which is just 9 minutes' walk away. Beachside Inn has a central location 7 minutes on foot from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Castillo & Montecito bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is in the very adjacency to this Santa Barbara property.
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Simpson House Inn
From 455$
Located a minute's walk from the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, the 5-star Simpson House Inn Santa Barbara has a terrace. The inn is situated in the heart of Santa Barbara, within 5 minutes' drive of such cultural attractions as Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.
Set merely 1.5 km from Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum, the property is also a 10-minute drive from the enchanting Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. It is within convenient reach of the tranquil 2-block Alameda Park and surrounded by landscaped grounds and gardens. Visit Turtle Pond, 200 metres from this Santa Barbara hotel, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. Simpson House Inn is situated a few minutes drive from Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church, while Transit Center bus station lies a 15-minute walk away. Also, a train station is located near the property.
Hotels in Santa Barbara
| Family Hotel 👪 | Hotel Californian |
| Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Montecito Inn |
| Top Service Hotel 🛁 | The Presidio |
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The Milo
From 167$
Offering modern rooms, the comfortable Hotel Milo Santa Barbara is only a 5-minute walk from Carriage and Western Art Nonprofit Museum. A swimming pool and a tropical garden is available for guests in this 4-star oceanfront hotel, centrally set a stroll from Stearns Wharf Harbor.
The white - sand Leadbetter Beach is about 15 minutes' walk away, and culture-oriented attractions such as Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center lie 600 metres from the smoke-free property. Natural attractions in the area include Santa Barbara Harbor, relatively near the traditional Milo, and a beach is approximately 1 km away. Visit Pond with No Name, at a 0.8 km distance from this comfortable accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. Travellers will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Earl Warren Show Grounds Event Venue, which are a 10-minute ride away. The hotel is located 25 km from Santa Barbara airport and at a short distance from Castillo & Montecito bus stop.
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The Eagle Inn
From 466$
Located within 2.3 km of Granada Theatre, the 3-star Eagle Inn Santa Barbara offers unique rooms within 1.1 km of the air Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants Mall. There is a safety deposit box and fire extinguishers provided at this Santa Barbara inn.
The comfortable property in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers is 25 minutes' walk from the Spanish Santa Barbara County Courthouse and at a 2.1 km distance from such shopping venues as The Historic La Arcada Courtyard Shopping Mall. The Eagle Inn Santa Barbara places you 8 minutes' walk from West Beach. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Pond with No Name, which is merely 950 metres away. The Eagle Inn is close to Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Ambassador Park. There is Castillo & Montecito bus stop a mere 350 metres away.
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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
From 372$
Set within 4.2 km of Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church, the upscale 4-star Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort offers a cash machine and a lift. The upscale hotel lies in East Beach with the perfect setting for a range of outdoor recreational activities, such as rollerblading, volleyball, and swimming, a mere 1.7 km from such cultural sights as Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center.
The pet friendly Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is within 5 minutes' drive of Santa Barbara City College and around a 5-minute ride from EL Presidio de Santa Barbara State Park. Guests can explore The Cabrillo Ball Park, located 750 metres away, while a train station is also near the unique fully serviced accommodation. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to West Beach, which is a mere 1.6 km away. The nearby family attractions include Santa Barbara Zoo just a short drive from Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.
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Santa Barbara Inn
From 234$
Due to a charming location in the very heart of the city, the guests of Santa Barbara Inn will find Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church, especially popular by pilgrims, a 10-minute drive away. This inn lies a 10-minute ride from Kids World Playground, and offers an à la carte restaurant and an outdoor pool onsite.
Located in East Beach with easy access to attractions such as the Santa Barbara Zoo, the charming 4-star property is within close distance of Santa Ynez Mountains and right near Dwight Murphy Park. Cultural sights in the area are Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (2.5 km) and Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum (2.6 km). Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to West Beach, which is 900 metres away. It is set just a 7-minute stroll from Santa Barbara Zoo, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This Santa Barbara hotel is a few moments from Cabrillo and Milpas bus station.
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Inn At East Beach
From 106$
Set a 10-minute drive from Santa Barbara City College, Inn At East Beach Santa Barbara includes 33 rooms. Providing access to a swimming pool as well as windsurfing, diving and hiking, the 2-star inn is located a few metres away from Santa Barbara Zoo.
The property is placed in East Beach with easy access to the Funk Zone, wide beaches directly adjacent, a 5-minute ride from Stearns Wharf Harbor. From the Inn At East Beach it will take nearly 25 minutes to walk to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. The accommodation is also just near The Cabrillo Ball Park. Inn At East Beach lies near a train station for the tourists to begin exploring Santa Barbara.
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Harbor View Inn
From 239$
Located in the centre of Santa Barbara, Harbor View Inn offers fast access to Kids World Playground, which helps break from routine and stands about a 25-minute walk away. This hotel boasts a setting around 7 minutes' walk from Stearns Wharf Harbor and features a Jacuzzi, a sauna and an outdoor swimming pool along with an outdoor swimming pool.
Placed in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, the property is close to palm trees. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation is 5 minutes' walk from the Harbor View Inn, while Santa Barbara Zoo is approximately a 25-minute walk away. The accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Pond with No Name merely 600 metres away. Within 25 minutes' walk of the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden is a perk for guests staying at the 4-star Harbor View Inn. Gutierrez & State bus stop lies only 650 metres away.