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Top 10 Hotels Near Santa Barbara Zoo

Santa Barbara Inn
Beach/ocean view

Santa Barbara Inn

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"staff was lovely and the hotel is in an amazing location "
The price is S$551
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Santa Barbara Inn
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Exterior

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1024)
"Fantastic motel, great location and extremly friendly staff. "
The price is S$244
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Terrace/patio

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Great location! "
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Marina Beach Motel
Exterior

Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1013)
"Staff was amazing and wonderful location"
The price is S$387
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Marina Beach Motel
Casa De La Vina
1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, iron/ironing board

Casa De La Vina

2.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (96)
"The location was conveniently near the train station and felt very safe. "
The price is S$464
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Casa De La Vina
La Playa Inn
Front of property – evening/night

La Playa Inn

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Great location! Walkable to many restaurants, pier, train station. "
The price is S$422
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
La Playa Inn
Harbor House Inn
Front of property

Harbor House Inn

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Have stayed there many times and always enjoyed."
The price is S$356
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Harbor House Inn
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Reception

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (876)
"Well for starters, no help with luggage up stairs. My husband is 79 and had to do it all. No closet, no dresser, no desk. It was tiny, just short of a dorm room except dorm rooms have these items. For the high price we paid for this room, it should have been the nice hotel in front of us! We stayed in less expensive hotels with nicer rooms than this! What made it tolerable and worthwhile was Veronica. She was so helpful and sweet, helping us with anything we needed."
The price is S$334
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1238)
"Beautiful place to stay"
The price is S$428
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
View from property

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1026)
"Wonderful stay. Loved how close it was to everything. "
The price is S$409
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Casa Jardin
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Casa Jardin

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (185)
"Great property!"
Casa Jardin
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Palihouse Santa Barbara

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (323)
" Great hotel with an even greater staff. "
The price is S$1,034
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Front of property

Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Front desk was nice, room was clean, it was a great stay."
The price is S$369
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Castillo Inn at the Beach
The Inn at East Beach
Reception

The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Great place "
The Inn at East Beach
Harbor View Inn
Outdoor pool

Harbor View Inn

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1014)
"Great location, great value."
The price is S$492
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
Harbor View Inn
The Eagle Inn
Front of property

The Eagle Inn

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Staff very helpful."
The price is S$390
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
The Eagle Inn
The Franciscan Hotel
Front of property

The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1030)
"Location was great and room was clean. "
The Franciscan Hotel
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Front of property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1241)
"Great comfortable room. Will stay here again. "
The price is S$408
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Beach nearby

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"This is a lovely, discreet hotel. Location is excellent and staff are welcoming and accommodating. I’ve stayed here before and will continue to do so as you get your money’s worth. "
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Hotel Californian

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (892)
"This was our first visit to the area and our first stay at Hotel Californian. We were very pleased with the overall experience. The hotel offers excellent value, impeccable cleanliness, and attentive service. The property is stylish and well maintained, and the staff made us feel welcome. We look forward to returning."
The price is S$1,437
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Hotel Californian
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Barbara Zoo?

Santa Barbara Zoo is located in a walkable area of Santa Barbara known for its beautiful beaches and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 85 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Santa Barbara Zoo?

Santa Barbara Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo. Other good choices within a short distance include Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach and Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.

How many hotels are there close to Santa Barbara Zoo?

Expedia has 85 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Barbara Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Barbara Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Santa Barbara Zoo.

What can I see and do near Santa Barbara Zoo?

You'll want to browse the collections at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Mission Santa Barbara and Rafael Gonzalez House. You can catch a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, Arlington Theater and Lobero Theater.

How can I get to Santa Barbara Zoo?

With so many choices for transport, seeing all of the area near Santa Barbara Zoo is a breeze. If you want to explore the larger area, hop aboard a train at Santa Barbara Station. You can learn about water transport options at the local port.