What is Waterfront like?

Travellers to the Waterfront neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor as part of your Waterfront travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Waterfront, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Waterfront.

What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Leadbetter Beach, Chase Palm Park and Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center. You could also plan a visit to East Beach or Santa Barbara Harbor while you're in the neighbourhood. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Santa Barbara Deep Sea and Stearns Wharf are just a few of the places to visit in and around Waterfront. Santa Barbara Art Foundry and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.

Top 10 Waterfront Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Waterfront

"Enjoyed the quick easy check in, ocean view room, the big, clean, relaxing pool and the grounds. "

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26 Aug - 27 Aug

"We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the area very much. "

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17 Aug - 18 Aug

"Great stay ! "

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3 Aug - 4 Aug

"We had a wonderful stay at Casa del Sol, a boutique-like small motel. It was our first time there. The staff was responsive to our needs and provided a quiet, charming environment. We look forward to our next visit! "

"Easy location.. plenty of parking.. safe area.."

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11 Aug - 12 Aug

"Nice location clean rooms quiet. Would stay there again"

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17 Aug - 18 Aug

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16 Aug - 17 Aug

"Clean safe nice stay"

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27 Jul - 28 Jul

"Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara. "

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30 Jul - 31 Jul

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

"Excellent property."

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27 Jul - 28 Jul

"The property is thoughtfully designed. I love the walkability of the area. I always enjoy staying here."

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5 Aug - 6 Aug

"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. "

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Amazing! You will enjoy your stay here!"

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11 Aug - 12 Aug

"We like cuz the beach is near and we can walk to the pier , nice the hotel , the staff very friendly "

"Having access to the main hotel and restaurants was ideal. The Palmoro house itself was clean however we easily heard guests in other rooms and the ac unit struggled to keep unit cool. "

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4 Aug - 5 Aug

"Fantastic motel, great location and extremly friendly staff. "

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24 Aug - 25 Aug

"The staff were very friendly and helpful. Great location right by the beach and restaurants. The room was nice with lots of room and a kitchenette. Would stay again "

"Elegant boutique hotel with a great location. "

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29 Jul - 30 Jul

"Love this place. Will definitely come back!"

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24 Aug - 25 Aug

"Great hotel! Right on the beach! Best hotel in the area"

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11 Aug - 12 Aug

Where to stay in Waterfront

Find the best Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

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Santa Barbara Beach

7 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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Santa Barbara which includes a coastal town

Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

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