Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

2.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Carpinteria motel

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Courtyard
Mini-refrigerator
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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4200 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA, 93013
  • Place, Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Friends of the Library Used Bookstore
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Carpinteria

Close to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Carpinteria motel, you'll find Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park and Carpinteria State Beach. Tomol Interpretive Play Area and Seaside Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Carpinteria State Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Friends of the Library Used Bookstore - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Tomol Interpretive Play Area - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Seaside Gardens - 2 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 2 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Bird - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Clementine's Steak House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Hives - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Spot - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Carpinteria motel
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North. Free self parking is available.

This Carpinteria motel is smoke free.

  • 124 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North offers 124 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout drapes/curtains. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This Carpinteria motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 2.30 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6).

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

6 Santa Barbara Carpinteria North
Motel 6 Carpinteria North
Motel 6 Santa Barbara Carpinteria North
Motel 6 Santa Barbara
Motel Six Carpinteria
Carpinteria Motel Six
Carpinteria Motel 6
Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North Hotel Carpinteria
Motel 6 Carpinteria
Motel 6 Santa Barbara Carpinteria North
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North Motel
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North Carpinteria

Frequently asked questions

How close is Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North to the airport?

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North is 20.2 mi (22-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North on Jun 10, 2026 start from CA $91, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North.

How close is Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North to the beach?

This motel is 7.1 mi (8-min drive) from Butterfly Beach and 1.1 mi (7-min drive) from Carpinteria State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North offer free breakfast?

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM.

Is there free parking at Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North have a pool?

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North features an outdoor pool.

Does Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North to downtown Carpinteria?

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North is 0.9 mi away from Carpinteria.

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 533 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 1184 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Never had a chance to stay here. I booked through Travelocity more than a month before my stay. Booking was confirmed. When I tried to check in, the front desk person could not find my reservation, said it was lost because they are “debranding” from Motel 6, and did not offer to help me any further. Thankfully I used the pay later option so I didn’t have to fight to get my money back, but this was an extremely poor customer service experience from both the hotel and Travelocity.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
all good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to take quick rest. Staff it's very nice and helpful. Wouldn't mind staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Bora

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was simple, clean and an easy process to stay there .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Armine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Greta

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great for a 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Derek

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is super loud, the blanket was super thin, and the water spout is super rusted.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Daniel

I
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Olympics
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jenaro

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

zhongyong

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ignacio

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Sacramento

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet, good location, great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marianelly

Very Cleaning Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jazz

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Much nicer motel 6 than my previous experiences, very easy and friendly check-in, I liked the layout of the room and the seating options. Only downside was the shower drained very slowly creating a pool of water pretty fast. I only stayed one night and was able to shower so wasn’t a major issue. Water took a long time to heat up.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026