Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf are located near Santa Barbara Inn, which provides golfing on site, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Convivo, features ocean views and dinner. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located near the beach, Santa Barbara Inn is in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Zoo is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are worth checking out. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Municipal Tennis Center. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
What's nearby
East Beach
2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Santa Barbara Zoo
8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Stearns Wharf
7 min drive - 2.8 miles
Chase Palm Park
2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Cabrillo Pavillion
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Getting around
Santa Barbara Station
9 min drive
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
17 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
11 min walk
Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
4 min drive
El Sitio
15 min walk
Mother Stearns Candy Co.
4 min drive
The Harbor Restaurant
3 min drive
About this property
Santa Barbara Inn
Upscale hotel near Santa Barbara Zoo
Close to Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Inn provides golfing on site, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Convivo, features ocean views and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
Valet parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and laundry services
A front-desk safe, free newspapers, and 1 meeting room
An elevator, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews say great things about the dining options, beach locale, and helpful staff
Room features
All 70 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the comfortable, spacious rooms at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Santa Barbara Inn?
As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa Barbara Inn on Oct 30, 2026 start from $300, including 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.
Is Santa Barbara Inn pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Valet parking is available for USD 28.00 per night.
What time is check-in at Santa Barbara Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Santa Barbara Inn?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Santa Barbara Inn located?
Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Chase Palm Park and Santa Barbara Zoo. East Beach and Cabrillo Pavillion are also within 5 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 27 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Santa Barbara Inn Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Beautiful property with spacious, comfortable rooms. Great location on the beach and close to the wharf and State Street. My husband and I very much enjoyed our short stay.
We had a lovely room with a balcony and an ocean view. The hotel restaurant was excellent. All hotel staff that we encountered were very friendly and helpful.
Unbelievable location, great sea view room, happy hour and drinks choice tops, and food great. This cannot be a 3 star hotel as it feels like a good 5 star
Beautiful hotel overlooking the beach. Huge luxurious rooms with a large balcony. Perfect location for the beach and a short drive to all the restaurants and bars. Would 100% stay here again.
This hotel is beautiful and has an excellent restaurant and bar and pool and hit tub. Beds are well appointed and comfortable. It is located just across the street from the beach with great views of the ocean and park. The hotel is also located within walking distance of almost all the best restaurants and bars in Santa Barbara. I don’t always give good reviews and I have traveled extensively. This place is a 10 out of 10.
I had a wonderful stay with helpful staff who went out of their way to make sure everything was just right. The room was extremely clean and spacious, with a very comfortable mattress. I enjoyed eating breakfast outdoors at the hotel restaurant. The beach across the road was perfect for our small wedding party - not at all packed. We also enjoyed the hot tub and pool, which were sparkling clean. There was a sidewalk next to the road for jogging and some workout equipment. in a park just north of the . This place was definitely worth the splurge.
Bed very comfortable.
They charge residents for overnight parking
Not enough beds around the pool.
Property a little dated but nevertheless enjoyed our stay.
I loved the location on east beach but even better was the cozy vibe and the superb staff. There’s a very good restaurant on property also. Great stay!
We loved our stay at Santa Barbara Inn, from check in to checkout it was seamless! The staff were amazing, so helpful and friendly. The hotel itself is gorgeous and our ocean view room was so spacious with great views!
I highly recommend staying at this hotel!