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1. Harbor View Inn
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1,812 reviews
#1 Best Value of 20 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels
By BajaLotus
"We really enjoyed the Harbor View Inn which is right on the coast in the middle of Santa Barbara. We had an ocean view room on the second floor--there were no buildings between us and the water."
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2. Santa Barbara Inn
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736 reviews
#2 Best Value of 20 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels
By JP Buffet
"It is right next to the beach, so you can literally wake up and go. Though I must say, while this is California, the beach can get pretty overcast during the morning, though it burns off by midday."
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Breakfast included
3. Beachside Inn
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270 reviews
#3 Best Value of 20 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels
By Odyssey43239730162
"Clean hotel and great breakfast paired with a friendly staff AND close to the beach. My wife and I really enjoyed staying at Beachside Inn, looking forward to staying there again next time we're in Santa Barbara."
4. Mar Monte - Unbound Collection By Hyatt
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943 reviews
#4 Best Value of 20 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels
By annapontarelli
"Fabulous location essentially ON the beach! The staff were extremely kind, after a rough travel day they upgraded me to an ocean view overlooking the beach, it was incredible."

5. Blue Sands Inn
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Motel
449 reviews
#5 Best Value of 20 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels
By M D
"It's a short walking distance to a beautiful white beach, fine dining, casual tacos/batting cages, a small grocery store and you can even walk to the wharf/state street if you are a walker.."
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6. Hotel Californian
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1,029 reviews
#6 Best Value of 20 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels
By aquiseng
"If you're looking for a beautiful, relaxing getaway where you can walk everywhere and explore, this is the place to stay! I had never been to Santa Barbara and I got the full experience in two days."

7. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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4,447 reviews
#7 Best Value of 20 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels
By Bulent H
"We appreciated his help and he went out of his way to make sure we had a great vacation here in Santa Barbara. We enjoyed the sea view, and the complimentary wine in the evening👏👏Breakfast was also good."
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8. Cabrillo Inn at the Beach
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Motel
433 reviews
#8 Best Value of 20 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels
By Nadezda B
"We booked the room with ocean view and I realized that pictures in the hotel website for Standard rooms with the ocean view are for the Deluxe room with ocean view."
9. El Capitan Canyon
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Lodge
358 reviews
#9 Best Value of 20 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels
By Guy P
"Took my family for a 3 night stay & we had a blast, went during the week & it was nice and quiet plus the grounds were clean with lots of views of nature.Also they have a farm that's close by plus the beach."
10. Casa Valerio | Boutique Santa Barbara Suites
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Speciality Hotel
3 reviews
#10 Best Value of 20 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels
By Pphili01
"Great little studio. Comfortable for 2 people. It had everything I needed and I appreciated the little amenities they thought to provide like Nespresso pods. Room was clean, modern and new. Location and price was..."
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11. Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
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Resort
2,482 reviews
#11 Best Value of 20 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels
By Alyssa E
"Thank you again Four Seasons Santa..."
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12. Santa Barbara Family Vacation Center
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Camping/Caravan site
195 reviews
#12 Best Value of 20 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels
By CaliforniaPhillygirl
"What better place to spend your time - Santa Barbara!"
13. Haley Hotel
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46 reviews
#13 Best Value of 20 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels
By Maggie B
"We were having a terrible year and this nautical retreat was JUST what we both needed!"
14. The Craft House Inn
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Speciality B&B
1 review
#14 Best Value of 20 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels
By Cathie R
"The best stay imaginable! Humberto was super communicative, and every detail was taken care of during our stay. I went with a group of friends, and we've never felt more relaxed. The private chef experience was..."
15. Palmoro House
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Motel
134 reviews
#15 Best Value of 20 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels
By shaunek2014
"I like knowing I can leave my kids and..."

16. De La Vina Inn
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Limited Service Property
14 reviews
#16 Best Value of 20 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels
By Nina D
"It’s definitely an amazing option for a..."
17. Old Yacht Club Inn Vacation Rentals
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Cottage
202 reviews
#17 Best Value of 20 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels
By Alicia W
"This small, stand alone cottage at the..."
18. Ala Mar Motel
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Motel
240 reviews
#18 Best Value of 20 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels
By Daydream05057659799
"We discovered a little hidden gem along the coast."
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19. Ith Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
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Hostel
122 reviews
#19 Best Value of 20 Santa Barbara Beach Hotels
By Dennis P
"In the past and recently, I have had a really nice and relaxing time here."
20. Santa Barbara Cottages
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Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, an IHG hotel
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1,589 reviews
40.4 km from Santa Barbara
By Soulfultrvlr
"We stayed here for the Memorial Day Holiday weekend. The hotel is a beachfront property close to many restaurants and shops. Our room had a nice side and partial view of the ocean and beach."
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This is one of the highest rated properties in Montecito
This is one of the most booked hotels in Montecito over the last 60 days.
Rosewood Miramar Beach
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396 reviews
6.4 km from Santa Barbara
By Chris
"The beach staff were very attentive, and we had lounge chairs set up with towels and bottles of water. I borrowed the (again complementary) stand up paddle board and had a nice ride in the ocean."
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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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Resort
3,359 reviews
20.4 km from Santa Barbara
"The beach at this hotel is not at all attractive, and there are no chairs, umbrellas or service on the beach. As a result, very few people use the beach and the pool gets quite crowded."
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Cliff House Inn on the Ocean
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Inn
367 reviews
24.7 km from Santa Barbara
By christine l
"There is a bike path that comes right next to the Inn, that goes up to Rincon Point State Beach (La Conchita Bike Trail)."
Breakfast included
Inn on the Beach
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Inn
250 reviews
42.6 km from Santa Barbara
By M B
"I must say I just wanted to listen to the..."
Hobson Beach Park
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Camping/Caravan site
16 reviews
27.8 km from Santa Barbara
By Robert G
"Got to try their Calzone and Breakfast..."
Thornhill Broome Campground
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Camping/Caravan site
45 reviews
74.0 km from Santa Barbara
By mike c
"We would definitely stay there again it’s a very nice place and you can walk for a long patch on the beach."
Jalama Beach County Park
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Camping/Caravan site
78 reviews
74.2 km from Santa Barbara
By Wandering Vikings
"We actually made our trip to Jalama Beach in 2018, pre-Covid. We LOVE this little beach as it has a great place to pick up a burger and terrific views of the Pacific from a high perch RV spot."
Carpinteria State Beach Campground
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Camping/Caravan site
128 reviews
16.5 km from Santa Barbara
"Friendly and helpful staff.Hookups for..."
Carpinteria Beach Cottages
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Guesthouse
4 reviews
16.3 km from Santa Barbara
By Doyoulikeit
"Just lovely! A few blocks from the beach..."

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