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Ala Mar Inn

Hotel in Santa Barbara

Hotel★★2-star3.7 (506 reviews)
Floors
2

Location Excellent location — 12 attractions within walking distance

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About

Ala Mar Inn is a hotel in Santa Barbara. It sits close to West Beach and Santa Barbara Surfing Museum, about 0.3 km from Santa Barbara. It holds an official 2-star rating and scores 3.7/5 across 506 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight It also had all of the regular amenities like a large tv AND it was clean..

What guests mention

the pool2

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Amenities

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

  • West Beach0.1 km
  • Santa Barbara Surfing Museum0.2 km
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation0.3 km
  • Condor Express Whale Watching0.3 km
  • Reagan Ranch Center0.4 km
  • Moreton Bay Fig Tree0.4 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 75 places to eat🛒 3 supermarkets🚌 2 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 13.8 km → all hotels near SBA
Nearest station
Santa Barbara0.3 km
Nearest beach
West Beach0.1 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 21.8 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the right
Currency
USD
Power
Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Ala Mar Inn?

From Ala Mar Inn, the nearest station, Santa Barbara, is about 0.3 km away; Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is around 13.8 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Ala Mar Inn from the beach?

The nearest beach, West Beach, is about 0.1 km from Ala Mar Inn in a straight line.

What amenities does Ala Mar Inn offer?

Ala Mar Inn offers beachfront, restaurant, spa & wellness.

How is Ala Mar Inn rated?

Ala Mar Inn scores 3.7 out of 5 across 506 guest reviews, and holds an official 2-star rating.

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