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Hotels & places to stay in Santa Barbara

177 places to stay in Santa Barbara, CA — ranked by guest rating and popularity.

About Santa Barbara:Population 91,84215 m elevationAmerica/Los Angeles timeAir quality Good (US AQI 41)

Where to stay in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara has 83 places to stay on Where to Rest, mostly hotels.

The most comfortable time to visit is generally July to September. Among the highest-rated stays are Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, Mar Monte Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt and Eagle Inn.

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⭐ Top 10 places to stay in Santa Barbara

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Hotels
121 listed
Guesthouses & B&Bs
19 listed
Hostels
9 listed
Apartments & Holiday Homes
11 listed
Resorts & Lodges
15 listed
Camping & Glamping
2 listed

The numbers

177 places to stay · 60 guest-rated · average 4.3★ — including 2 five-star and 10 four-star hotels

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Pool (15)Spa (12)Pet-friendly (6)Family (3)Beachfront (7)EV charging (4)Wheelchair accessible (3)Parking (18)Breakfast included (14)Best for families (3)Car-free stays (75)Quiet stays (31)

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Casa Jardin, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Casa Jardin
1018 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
★ 5.0 (147)
Casa De La Vina, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Casa De La Vina
513 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
★ 5.0 (134)
Casa Riviera, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Casa Riviera
800 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
★ 5.0 (125)
Santa Barbara Hotel Collection, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Santa Barbara Hotel Collection
2220 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
★ 5.0 (4)
Hotel Californian, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Hotel Californian
735 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
★ 5.0 (1)
Swimming pool
Santa Robles, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Santa Robles
100 E De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
★ 5.0 (1)
Casa Valerio, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Casa Valerio
6 E Valerio St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
★ 4.9 (74)
Eagle Inn, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Eagle Inn★★★
232 Natoma Avenue, Santa Barbara
★ 4.8 (1252)moderate
Breakfast
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel★★★★
134 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
★ 4.8 (455)moderate
Breakfast
Harbor House Inn, Motel in Santa BarbaraMotel
Harbor House Inn★★★
104 Bath Street, Santa Barbara
★ 4.8 (351)
La Playa Inn, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
La Playa Inn★★
116 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara
★ 4.8 (269)
Simpson House Inn, Motel in Santa BarbaraMotel
Simpson House Inn★★★★★
★ 4.8 (193)expensive
Breakfast
Cheshire Cat Inn, Guesthouse in Santa BarbaraGuesthouse
Cheshire Cat Inn★★★
36 West Valerio Street, Santa Barbara
★ 4.8 (165)
The Craft House Inn, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
The Craft House Inn★★★★
1327 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
★ 4.8 (30)
Breakfast
Marina Beach Motel, Motel in Santa BarbaraMotel
Marina Beach Motel★★★
21 Bath Street, Santa Barbara
★ 4.7 (487)
BeachfrontBreakfastPet friendly
Palihouse Santa Barbara, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Palihouse Santa Barbara★★★★
915 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
★ 4.7 (227)
Swimming pool
De La Vina Inn, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
De La Vina Inn
1323 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
★ 4.7 (191)
Breakfast
Beach House Inn, Motel in Santa BarbaraMotel
Beach House Inn★★
320 W Yanonali St, Santa Barbara
★ 4.7 (97)
Pet friendly
Brisas Del Mar, Inn At The Beach, Motel in Santa BarbaraMotel
Brisas Del Mar, Inn At The Beach★★★
223 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara
★ 4.6 (315)
Secret Garden Inn & Cottages, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Secret Garden Inn & Cottages
1908 Bath Street, Santa Barbara
★ 4.6 (258)
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel★★★
306 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
★ 4.5 (468)
BeachfrontBreakfastSwimming pool
Santa Barbara Inn, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Santa Barbara Inn★★★
901 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara
★ 4.5 (467)
Harbor View Inn, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Harbor View Inn
28 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara
★ 4.5 (4)
Swimming pool
Kimpton Canary Hotel, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Kimpton Canary Hotel★★★★
31 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara
★ 4.4 (745)
Pet friendlySwimming pool
Franciscan Inn, Motel in Santa BarbaraMotel
Franciscan Inn★★★
★ 4.4 (530)
Inn by the Harbor, Motel in Santa BarbaraMotel
Inn by the Harbor★★★
433 West Montecito Street, Santa Barbara
★ 4.4 (519)
Castillo Inn at the Beach, Motel in Santa BarbaraMotel
Castillo Inn at the Beach★★
22 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara
★ 4.4 (395)
Lavender Inn By The Sea, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Lavender Inn By The Sea★★★
206 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara
★ 4.4 (303)
Casa Del Mar Inn, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Casa Del Mar Inn★★★
18 Bath Street, Santa Barbara
★ 4.4 (266)
BreakfastPet friendly
Harbor View Inn, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Harbor View Inn★★★★
28 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara
★ 4.3 (842)
Swimming pool
Riviera Beach House, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Riviera Beach House★★★
121 State Street, Santa Barbara
★ 4.3 (703)moderate
Pet friendly
Hotel Californian, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Hotel Californian★★★★★
36 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
★ 4.3 (567)
Swimming pool
Mason Beach Inn, Motel in Santa BarbaraMotel
Mason Beach Inn★★★
324 West Mason Street, Santa Barbara
★ 4.3 (528)
Swimming pool
Moxy Santa Barbara, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Moxy Santa Barbara★★
12 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara
★ 4.3 (462)
The Upham Hotel, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
The Upham Hotel★★★★
1404 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
★ 4.3 (374)
Hotel Santa Barbara, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Hotel Santa Barbara★★★
533 State Street, Santa Barbara
★ 4.3 (291)
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown★★★
1601 State Street, Santa Barbara
★ 4.3 (189)♿
Lemon tree, Motel in Santa BarbaraMotel
Lemon tree
1100 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
★ 4.3 (3)
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara★★★
2220 Bath Street, Santa Barbara
★ 4.2 (1148)
Hotel Santa Barbara, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Hotel Santa Barbara★★★
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
★ 4.2 (522)
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort★★★★
633 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara
★ 4.1 (3499)♿
Beachside Inn, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Beachside Inn★★★
336 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara
★ 4.1 (1004)
BeachfrontBreakfastSwimming pool
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton★★★
17 W Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
★ 4.1 (599)
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Barbara Downtown, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Barbara Downtown★★★
1601 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
★ 4.1 (406)
Haley Hotel, Motel in Santa BarbaraMotel
Haley Hotel★★
26 East Haley Street, Santa Barbara
★ 4.1 (324)♿
Milo Hotel, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Milo Hotel★★★★
202 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara
★ 4.0 (1197)
BeachfrontPet friendlySwimming pool
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach★★
443 Corona Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
★ 4.0 (1191)
Villa Rosa Inn, Motel in Santa BarbaraMotel
Villa Rosa Inn★★★
15 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara
★ 4.0 (815)
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara★★★
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
★ 4.0 (639)
Presidio Motel, Motel in Santa BarbaraMotel
Presidio Motel
1620 State Street, Santa Barbara
★ 4.0 (277)
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel★★★★
421 S Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
★ 4.0 (218)moderate
Swimming pool
Pacific Crest Hotel, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Pacific Crest Hotel★★★
433 Corona Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
★ 4.0 (174)
BreakfastSwimming pool
The Inn at East Beach Hotel, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
The Inn at East Beach Hotel★★
1029 Orilla Del Mar Dr, Santa Barbara
★ 3.9 (492)
Mar Monte Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Resort in Santa BarbaraResort
Mar Monte Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt★★★★
1111 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
★ 3.8 (1526)
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach★★★
931 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
★ 3.8 (563)
BeachfrontBreakfastSwimming pool
Orange Tree Inn, Motel in Santa BarbaraMotel
Orange Tree Inn★★
1920 State Street, Santa Barbara
★ 3.8 (534)
BreakfastSwimming pool
Ala Mar Inn, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Ala Mar Inn★★
102 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara
★ 3.7 (506)
Beachfront
Victoria Hotel, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Victoria Hotel
24 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
★ 3.4 (5)
Palmoro House, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Palmoro House
424 Por La Mar Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
★ 3.3 (149)
Breakfast
Ala Mar at Sea, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Ala Mar at Sea
735 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
★ 2.7 (3)
Bed & Breakfast
2015 Gillespie
Holiday Home
421 De La Vina road Santa Barbara
Hostel
946 Calle Cortita
Hostel
Aae Hostel
Motel
Alamar Motel
Hotel
Alameda Court
Lodge
Arcana Corporation
Motel
Avania Inn
128 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara
Bed & Breakfast
Bath Street Inn
Bed & Breakfast
Bayberry Inn Bed and Breakfast
Hotel
Beachhouse Riviera Hotel
Hotel
Beachside Inn Breakfast Cafe
Hotel
Best Western Plus Encina Inn & Suites
Hotel
Blue Quail Inn
Motel
Blue Sands Inn
Hotel
Canary Hotel Rooftop Deck
Holiday Home
Casa Azzurra
Bed & Breakfast
Casa Sonrisa
Resort
Clawlyssa's
Hotel
Courtyard Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
Motel
Days Inn
Hotel
Drift Hotel
524 State Street, Santa Barbara
Bed & Breakfast
E Islay St
Resort
El Capitan Canyon
Resort
Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort
Hotel
Fiesta Inn & Suites
Motel
Franciscan Inn
Motel
Franciscan Inn
109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara
Hotel
Franciscan Inn Pool
Bed & Breakfast
Getaway Cottage
Resort
Gorilla Exhibit
Hotel
Gym Indigo
Hacienda, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Hacienda
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Resort
Hacienda Oceanfront
Hostel
Haley Cottages
Hotel
Harbor View Inn
Hotel
Hideaway Room (White Jasmine Inn)
Bed & Breakfast
Hideaway Santa Barbara
Resort
Hilton
Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara
Hotel, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Hotel
6 E Valerio St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Hotel
Hotel Hettema
Hotel
Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara
Hotel
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Hotel
Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara
Hotel Oceana Santabarbara, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Hotel Oceana Santabarbara
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Hotel Profiler, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
Hotel Profiler
925 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Bed & Breakfast
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Virginia (via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0)Hotel
Hotel Virginia
Hotel
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara Tapestry
Hotel
Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara
Hotel
Hyatt Santa Barbara
1111;1039 East Cabrillo Boulevard;Orilla Del Mar Drive, Santa Barbara
Hostel
I.T.H. Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
Hostel
IHSP Santa Barbara
111 North Milpas St
Motel
Inn In Santa Barbara
Holiday Home
InvitedHome Santa Barbara
Hotel
James House Santa Barbara
Holiday Home
La Maison Santa Barbara
Bed & Breakfast
Lincoln Building @ Upham
Hotel
Mar Monte Hotel
1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara
Bed & Breakfast
Mark & Ben's Breakfast Inn
Hotel
Mission Inn
Resort
Molly Land
Motel
Motel 6
443 Corona del Mar, Santa Barbara
Hotel
Moxy Hotel by Marriott
Bed & Breakfast
Natoma Inc
Hotel
Nuestro Cuarto en Santa Barbara CA
Hotel
Ojai Valley Inn And Spa
Bed & Breakfast
Old Yacht Club Inn
Resort
Opulent Beach Rentals
Hotel
Pacific Crest Inn By The Sea
Hotel
Pacific Crest Santa Barbara
Hostel
Paradise Retreat: Historical Downtown Cottage
Motel
Polynesian Motel
Hotel
Pool At Pacific Coast
Resort
Resort Pool
Hotel
Rooftop & Pool
Hotel
Rooftop Pool
Resort
Santa Barbara
Holiday Home
Santa Barbara Cottages
Resort
Santa Barbara Cruise Dock
Holiday Home
Santa Barbara Exclusive Rentals
Hotel
Santa Barbara Hot Spots
Hotel
Santa Barbara House
Hostel
Santa Barbara International Hostel
Caravan Park
Santa Barbara Sunrise RV Park
516 South Salinas Street, Santa Barbara
Caravan Park
Santa Barbara Sunrise RV Park
516 South Salinas Street, Santa Barbara
Hostel
Santa Barbara Tourist Hostel
Holiday Home
Santa Barbara Vacation Rentals
Hotel
Santa Clara Suite
Hotel
Santa Maria Suite
Resort
Seaworld At CJU
Hotel
Sexy Room: Lavender Edition
Bed & Breakfast
Simpson House Inn
Motel
Simpson House Inn
121 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara
Hostel
Social Stays
730 State Street, Santa Barbara
Resort
Spa del Mar
Hotel
Spanish Garden Inn
15 Garden Street, Santa Barbara
Hotel
Stearns Wharf
Bed & Breakfast
The Cottages At East Beach
Hotel
The Hotel Riviera
Hotel
The Parkside Inn
Holiday Home
The Turner Foundation
Hotel
The Upham Hotel & Country House
1404 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara
Hotel
The Upham Victorian Hotel & Garden Cottages
Hotel
The Waterman
Hotel
The Wayfarer
Holiday Home
Vacasa Rentals: The Beach Walk Cottage
Bed & Breakfast
Veronica Springs Cottage
Bed & Breakfast
Veronica Springs Villa
Holiday Home
Victorian Townhouses of Santa Barbara
Holiday Home
Villa Elegante
Hotel
Welcome Every Baby
Motel
West Beach Inn, A Coach Hotel
306 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara
Swimming poolBreakfastBeachfront
Bed & Breakfast
White Jasmine Inn
Bed & Breakfast
airbnb spot
hotel, Hotel in Santa BarbaraHotel
hotel
1920 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Weather in Santa Barbara

Best time to visit: July to September — typically pleasant, with comfortable temperatures and less rain.

19°
9°
Jan
19°
9°
Feb
20°
10°
Mar
23°
12°
Apr
23°
13°
May
26°
16°
Jun
28°
19°
Jul
29°
19°
Aug
29°
18°
Sep
27°
16°
Oct
23°
12°
Nov
20°
10°
Dec

Max/min °C with monthly precipitation. Climate normals via Open-Meteo.

Daylight hours in Santa Barbara

10.1h
Jan
10.9h
Feb
11.9h
Mar
13.0h
Apr
13.9h
May
14.4h
Jun
14.3h
Jul
13.5h
Aug
12.4h
Sep
11.4h
Oct
10.4h
Nov
9.9h
Dec

Daylight hours (15th of each month).

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Staying in Santa Barbara — FAQs

How many places to stay are there in Santa Barbara?

There are 177 places to stay listed in Santa Barbara on Where to Rest — hotels, motels, hostels, apartments and more, with photos, guest ratings, amenities and booking links.

Where is the best place to stay in Santa Barbara?

Top-rated stays in Santa Barbara include 2015 Gillespie, 421 De La Vina road Santa Barbara, 946 Calle Cortita. See our ranked list of the best places to stay in Santa Barbara.

Are there hotels with a pool in Santa Barbara?

Yes — 15 places to stay have a swimming pool in Santa Barbara. Use the "Swimming pool" filter to find them.

Are there pet-friendly places to stay in Santa Barbara?

6 places to stay in Santa Barbara welcome pets. Use the "Pet friendly" filter to see them all.

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