Santa Barbara Beachfront Hotels

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Cabrillo Inn at the Beach - Santa Barbara
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara, CA
7.3Good(2586)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$157+
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Beachside Inn - Santa Barbara - Living room
Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara, CA
8.4Very good(3259)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$316+
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Ala Mar by the Sea - Santa Barbara - Living room
Ala Mar by the Sea
Santa Barbara, CA
6.2Okay(1011)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$321+
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Hotel Milo - Santa Barbara - Living room
Hotel Milo
Santa Barbara, CA
8.0Very good(2685)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Spa
$321+
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Harbor View Inn - Santa Barbara - Pool
Harbor View Inn
Santa Barbara, CA
8.8Very good(2360)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
$330+
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Mar Monte Hotel, Part Of Hyatt - Santa Barbara - Pool
Mar Monte Hotel, Part Of Hyatt
Santa Barbara, CA
7.1Good(1371)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Spa
$359+
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Hotel Californian - Santa Barbara - Bedroom
Hotel Californian
Santa Barbara, CA
8.7Very good(406)
Pool
Pet friendly
Spa
$721+
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Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights for beachfront hotels in Santa Barbara

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Santa Barbara with confidence.

How much does a beachfront hotel room in Santa Barbara cost?

The average price for a beachfront hotel in Santa Barbara is $511 but this can vary depending on the season, the star rating of the hotel and when you’ve booked. In the last 7 days, the cheapest price found on KAYAK was $307.

How much is a beach hotel in Santa Barbara for tonight?

The best deal for a 3-star beach hotel room in Santa Barbara found by KAYAK users in the last 3 days was $129, while a 4-star beach hotel the lowest price was $314. The cheapest room found overall was for $145.

How much is a beach hotel in Santa Barbara for this weekend?

The cheapest beach hotel room in Santa Barbara for the upcoming weekend found on KAYAK in the last 3 days was for $203 per night. For the same dates, 3-star beach hotel rooms have been found for as low as $203 per night and 4-star beach hotel rooms from $305 per night.

How early should you book a beach hotel in Santa Barbara?

Book at least 54 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Santa Barbara beach hotel.
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October
April
$308
$157
Cheapest month to stay with an average 43% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 312% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest beach hotel room rate in the last 7 days

KAYAK's top tips for finding Santa Barbara beach hotel deals

  • Prices for beach hotels in Santa Barbara are cheaper in the low season, which is in October and July.
  • Beach hotel rooms prices can vary depending on different factors. However, generally rooms cost less on a Wednesday. The most expensive night for a stay is Sunday.
  • The cheapest beach hotel room in Santa Barbara found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $317. The most expensive cost $641.

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