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Social Stays

Social Stays

1 out of 5
730 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
0.03 km from El Capitan Lake
The price is CA $199 per night
CA $199
CA $227 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Bowl are located nearby.
Free WiFi
Laundry
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
0.28 km from El Capitan Lake
The price is CA $328 per night
CA $328
CA $377 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Bowl are located nearby.
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 out of 5
524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
0.31 km from El Capitan Lake
The price is CA $353 per night
CA $353
CA $403 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Bowl are located nearby.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

4 out of 5
31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
Free cancellation
0.37 km from El Capitan Lake
The price is CA $468 per night
CA $468
CA $595 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara Harbor are located nearby.
Pool
Spa
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

3.5 out of 5
223 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
1.02 km from El Capitan Lake
The price is CA $343 per night
CA $343
CA $392 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Bowl are located nearby.
Pool
Hot tub
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA
Free cancellation
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1.04 km from El Capitan Lake
The price is CA $322 per night
CA $322
CA $367 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Bowl are located nearby.
Pool
Hot tub
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

5 out of 5
36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Free cancellation
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1.06 km from El Capitan Lake
The price is CA $1,033 per night
CA $1,033
CA $1,251 total
Sep 12 - Sep 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo are located nearby.
Pool
Spa
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
1.13 km from El Capitan Lake
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Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Bowl are located nearby.
Pool
Hot tub
Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn

3 out of 5
324 W. Mason Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Free cancellation
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1.17 km from El Capitan Lake
The price is CA $455 per night
CA $455
CA $527 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Bowl are located nearby.
Pool
Free WiFi
The Milo

The Milo

3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
1.21 km from El Capitan Lake
The price is CA $353 per night
CA $353
CA $404 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo are located nearby.
Pool
Hot tub
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3 out of 5
306 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
1.27 km from El Capitan Lake
The price is CA $330 per night
CA $330
CA $377 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo are located nearby.
Pool
Breakfast included
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
2 km from El Capitan Lake
The price is CA $386 per night
CA $386
CA $497 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 6 outdoor pickleball courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Harbor are located nearby.
Pool
Hot tub
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1,470 hotels
Lowest Price
CA $199
Highest Price
CA $1,033
Popular hotels
Hotel Santa Barbara, Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, Avania Inn of Santa Barbara, The Milo, Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach, Inn By The Harbor, Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels, Hotel Californian, West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel, Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG, Social Stays, Mason Beach Inn

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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
Posted 2 days ago
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"I loved the complimentary breakfast."
A verified traveller stayed at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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