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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Hotel in Santa Barbara

Hotel★★★★4-star★ 4.0 (218 reviews)moderateQuiet surroundings (no bars or transit within 250 m)

Location Excellent location — 8 attractions within walking distance

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About

Set in Santa Barbara, Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is a hotel. It sits close to East Beach and Black Swan, about 0.7 km from Zoo Train. It holds an official 4-star rating and scores 4/5 across 218 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight The registration room, pool area, and the common areas were clean and neat..

What guests mention

The registration room, pool area, and the common areas were clean and neat.

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Amenities

Best for

Quiet stay

no bars or nightlife within 250 m · no transit stop within 150 m · airport more than 5 km away

Location

What's nearby

  • East Beach0.3 km
  • Black Swan0.6 km
  • Capybara0.7 km
  • Flamingos0.8 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens0.8 km
  • Fennic Fox0.8 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 4 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets💊 1 pharmacy or clinic🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) — 15.4 km → all hotels near SBA
Nearest station
Zoo Train — 0.7 km
Nearest beach
East Beach — 0.3 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 22.5 °C in October (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-10-01)
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 Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

From Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel, the nearest station, Zoo Train, is about 0.7 km away; Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is around 15.4 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel from the beach?

The nearest beach, East Beach, is about 0.3 km from Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel in a straight line.

Does Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel have a pool?

Yes — Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offers swimming pool.

How is Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel rated?

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel scores 4.0 out of 5 across 218 guest reviews, and holds an official 4-star rating.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel sits in the moderate price range for Santa Barbara. Use the links above to visit the property or check current availability and prices.

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