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Castillo Inn at the Beach

Motel in Santa Barbara

Motel★★2-star4.4 (395 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Excellent location — 14 attractions within walking distance

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About

Set in Santa Barbara, Castillo Inn at the Beach is a motel. It sits close to Winslow Maxwell Overlook and Condor Express Whale Watching, about 0.6 km from Santa Barbara. It holds an official 2-star rating and scores 4.4/5 across 395 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight It was a huge room, comfortable beds and everything was clean!.

What guests mention

It was a huge room, comfortable beds and everything was clean!

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

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

  • Winslow Maxwell Overlook0.2 km
  • Condor Express Whale Watching0.3 km
  • Carriage and Western Art Museum of Santa Barbara0.3 km
  • West Beach0.4 km
  • Lil' Toot Boat Tours0.5 km
  • Moreton Bay Fig Tree0.5 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 69 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets🚌 2 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 13.5 km → all hotels near SBA
Nearest station
Santa Barbara0.6 km
Nearest beach
West Beach0.4 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.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Castillo Inn at the Beach?

From Castillo Inn at the Beach, the nearest station, Santa Barbara, is about 0.6 km away; Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is around 13.5 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Castillo Inn at the Beach from the beach?

The nearest beach, West Beach, is about 0.4 km from Castillo Inn at the Beach in a straight line.

Does Castillo Inn at the Beach have wifi, parking?

Yes — Castillo Inn at the Beach offers parking, spa & wellness, free wi-fi.

How is Castillo Inn at the Beach rated?

Castillo Inn at the Beach scores 4.4 out of 5 across 395 guest reviews, and holds an official 2-star rating.

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