18+ Hotels In Santa Barbara, California

From beautiful beaches to a laid-back vibe, Santa Barbara is a Californian dream. These 18+ hotels make it easy to check in and enjoy everything from wine tasting to exploring the coast.

Santa Barbara mixes seaside relaxation with cultural flair. Between walking the pier, exploring State Street’s shops and cafes, hiking nearby hills, or kayaking in the ocean, there’s always something to do. Summer evenings are especially good, with Concerts in the Park at Chase Palm Park turning the waterfront into a mellow live music scene. The Summer Solstice Parade & Festival brings together art, music, community floats, and food vendors in a big-outdoor-party kind of way.

Finding a hotel doesn’t usually pose much of a problem in Santa Barbara. There are plenty of places downtown, near the beach or overlooking the water. We’ve rounded up hotels that openly welcome those under 21 so you can focus on sunsets, local music, and discovering the beauty of the coast—rather than dealing with check-in headaches.

The list 46 hotels for 18- to 20-year-olds in Santa Barbara

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  • 1 Harbor House Inn West Beach $$$

    *** Guest Rating 9.6 Located 1 block from West Beach, this boutique Santa Barbara inn offers individually decorated rooms with free WiFi. Guests of this inn can enjoy free use of 3-speed bicycles. The unique guest rooms at the Harbor House Inn include a TV with premium cable film channels and a Netflix account. Show full description

    Address 104 Bath Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Free parking available.
  • 2 Marina Beach Motel West Beach $$$

    *** Guest Rating 9.3 This Santa Barbara Motel, 15 minutes’ drive from the University of California Santa Barbara, offers a complimentary daily breakfast buffet and free bicycles to its guests during their stay. Rooms are furnished with white linens and look out onto the garden. They feature cable TV, air conditioning, and coffee and tea-making facilities. Show full description

    Address 21 Bath Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 3 La Playa Inn Santa Barbara West Beach $$$

    *** Guest Rating 9.1 The Pacific Ocean is less than 5 minutes’ walk from this Santa Barbara property. Continental breakfast and free WiFi are provided. A refrigerator is included in each room. Show full description

    Address 116 Castillo Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Tennis court.
    • Free parking available.
  • 4 Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach West Beach $$$

    *** Guest Rating 9.0 This Santa Barbara hotel is 2 blocks from the many beaches and yacht harbor. The Mediterranean-style hotel features a fountain, free bike rentals, and an expanded continental breakfast every morning. The Brisas Del Mar Beach Inn offers a gym, an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Show full description

    Address 223 Castillo Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Free parking available.
  • 5 The Eagle Inn West Beach $$$

    *** Guest Rating 9.0 Located 10 minutes’ walk from Central Santa Barbara, this hotel serves daily hot breakfast with egg dishes and organic fruit. All unique guest rooms offer free Wi-Fi. Free guest parking is available. Show full description

    Address 232 Natoma Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Free parking available.
  • 6 West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel West Beach $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.7 Showcasing views of the Pacific Ocean, this hotel opposite Santa Barbara beach offers a free deluxe continental breakfast. This harbour-front inn features a heated outdoor pool and hot tub. Free Wi-Fi is available. Show full description

    Address 306 West Cabrillo Boulevard Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Free parking available.
  • 7 Castillo Inn at the Beach West Beach $$$

    ** Guest Rating 8.6 Featuring 2-star accommodation, Castillo Inn at the Beach is situated in Santa Barbara, less than 1 km from East Beach and a 10-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach. The property is set 18 km from University of California, Santa Barbara, 8.3 km from Westmont College and 1. Show full description

    Address 22 Castillo St. Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Free parking available.
  • 8 Hotel Santa Barbara Santa Barbara Downtown $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.5 This hotel is within 2 mi of the Santa Barbara Zoo and Leadbetter Beach and Park. We offer complimentary Wi-Fi and a Starbucks Coffee shop right outside our doors. All air-conditioned rooms at the Hotel Santa Barbara feature a flat-screen cable TV with film channels and a work desk. Show full description

    Address 533 State Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 9 The Upham Hotel Santa Barbara Downtown $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.5 Stay in the heart of Santa Barbara. This historic hotel in downtown Santa Barbara is a 5-minute drive to the beach and Stearns Wharf. It is surrounded by an acre of gardens. Show full description

    Address 1404 De La Vina Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
  • 10 De La Vina Inn Santa Barbara Downtown $$$

    Guest Rating 8.5 Located in Santa Barbara, 2.2 mi from Leadbetter Beach and 1050 feet from State Street, De La Vina Inn features a secure self check-in system, accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a garden . Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Show full description

    Address 1323 De La Vina Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
  • 11 Agave Inn Upper State Street $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.5 Just 10 minutes’ drive from Santa Barbara City College. Free WiFi is available. Featuring modern Mexican-inspired décor, each bright room at Agave Inn includes a flat-screen TV with cable. Show full description

    Address 3222 State Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Free parking available.
  • 12 Coast Village Inn Montecito $$$

    ** Guest Rating 8.4 A heated outdoor swimming pool and free beach cruiser bicycles are available for guest use at this inn. Rooms offer free WiFi and the Santa Barbara Stearns Wharf is 10 minutes’ drive away. A flat-screen cable TV is featured in all rooms at the Coast Village Inn. Show full description

    Address 1188 Coast Village Road Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Tennis court.
  • 13 Inn by the Harbor West Beach $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.4 This Santa Barbara hotel is located a 10-minute walk from West Beach. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi and a daily continental breakfast. Inn by the Harbor features a refrigerator and coffee maker in each unique guest room. Show full description

    Address 433 West Montecito Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Saltwater pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Free parking available.
  • 14 Lavender Inn by the Sea West Beach $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.4 This Santa Barbara inn is located next to Pershing Park and 2 blocks from the beach. The inn offers a daily continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi. Lavender Inn by the Sea features a refrigerator and coffee maker in every guest room. Show full description

    Address 206 Castillo Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Free parking available.
  • 15 Beachside Inn West Beach $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.4 Located across the street from the Santa Barbara Harbor and a 5 minutes' walk from the beach, this hotel offers a year-round heated outdoor pool and complimentary parking. Free WiFi is included in all guest rooms and common areas of the hotel. Featuring park, harbor or pool views, each room at the Beachside Inn is equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, as well as a seating area and a refrigerator and cable TV with premium channels. Show full description

    Address 336 West Cabrillo Boulevard Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Right on the beach.
    • Free parking available.
  • 16 Avania Inn of Santa Barbara West Beach $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.3 Avania Inn of Santa Barbara is located at 1.5 blocks from the waterfront and Stearn's Wharf. All guest rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi. Show full description

    Address 128 Castillo St Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Free parking available.
  • 17 Inn On SummerHill Summerland $$$

    **** Guest Rating 8.3 Massage services are available at this bed and breakfast. Rooms feature a fireplace and seating area. Downtown Santa Barbara is 15 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

    Address 2520 Lillie Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Free parking available.
  • 18 Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara Santa Barbara $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.2 This hotel is 8 miles from downtown Santa Barbara and within 5 minutes' drive of the University of California-Santa Barbara. The hotel offers an airport shuttle and free WiFi. Rooms have a flat-screen TV and personal safe. Show full description

    Address 4770 Calle Real Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Free parking available.
  • 19 Best Western Plus Santa Barbara Santa Barbara Downtown $$$

    **** Guest Rating 8.1 Stay in the heart of Santa Barbara. This Santa Barbara, California hotel is located 3 miles from Stearn’s Wharf on the Pacific Ocean. The hotel offers free WiFi and cable TV in every room. Show full description

    Address 2220 Bath Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Free parking available.
  • 20 The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Goleta $$$

    ***** Guest Rating 8.1 Adjacent to the Sandpiper golf course, this Santa Barbara resort features beautiful ocean views, an outdoor pool and on-site dining. All guest rooms include a private patio with a view. At the The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, all rooms with attached bathroom include a TV. Show full description

    Address 8301 Holllister Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Tennis court.
    • Ping pong tables.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Private beach area.
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 21 Oasis Inn and Suites Upper State Street $$$

    ** Guest Rating 8.1 Free Wi-Fi is provided at this 100% non-smoking Santa Barbara motel. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool and garden. Earl Warren Showgrounds are 1. Show full description

    Address 3344 State Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Free parking available.
  • 22 Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn Carpinteria $$$

    **** Guest Rating 8.0 Located in California just 1 mile from Carpinteria State Beach, this hotel features on-site dining, an outdoor pool and a hot tub. All comfortably furnished guest rooms include free Wi-Fi. Each guest accommodations at Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn features cable TV. Show full description

    Address 4558 Carpinteria Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Free parking available.
  • 23 Hyatt Place Santa Barbara Santa Barbara $$$

    **** Guest Rating 8.0 Located in Santa Barbara, 11 km from University of California, Santa Barbara, Hyatt Place Santa Barbara provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. The property is non-smoking and is set 7. Show full description

    Address 4111 State St Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 24 Motel 6-Santa Barbara, CA - Beach East Beach $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.0 Located less than a minutes’ walk to the beach, this pet-friendly Santa Barbara motel offers an outdoor pool and modern guest rooms with cable TV. State Street is 5 minutes’ drive away. A seating area is provided in each brightly-decorated room at Motel 6 Santa Barbara. Show full description

    Address 443 Corona Del Mar Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 25 The Milo West Beach $$$

    **** Guest Rating 8.0 This oceanfront hotel in downtown Santa Barbara is 4 minutes' walk from Stearns Wharf. It offers 2 heated outdoor pools and a modern fitness centre. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in each of the colorful, modern rooms. Show full description

    Address 202 West Cabrillo Boulevard Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Tennis court.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Right on the beach.
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 26 The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Goleta $$$

    **** Guest Rating 7.8 Located in a lush grove of trees off Highway 101, this all suites hotel features an outdoor pool and hot tub in a garden setting. Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 5 minutes’ drive away. Free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a sofa bed and a refrigerator are offered in all of the contemporary guest suites at The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Show full description

    Address 5490 Hollister Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Tennis court.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 27 Inn at East Beach East Beach $$$

    ** Guest Rating 7.8 This hotel is 2 miles from Santa Barbara and within a 5-minute walk of the Santa Barbara Zoo. It offers an outdoor pool, a patio, and rooms with flat-screen TVs. Inn at East Beach rooms include a refrigerator. Show full description

    Address 1029 Orilla Del Mar Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 28 Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt East Beach $$$

    **** Guest Rating 7.8 This Santa Barbara beachfront resort offers an outdoor pool with a poolside lounge. Sterns Wharf and State Street shops’ is 5 minutes’ drive away. Fresh bathrobes and free WiFi are offered in all rooms. Show full description

    Address 1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Right on the beach.
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 29 The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Goleta $$$

    **** Guest Rating 7.7 Featuring an outdoor pool, this hotel offers an on-site restaurant. A flat-screen TV and Free Wi-Fi are offered in each contemporary room. Over 150 shops and restaurants on State Street are just 10 minutes' drive away. Show full description

    Address 5650 Calle Real Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 30 Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel East Beach $$$

    **** Guest Rating 7.7 Located in Santa Barbara, 200 metres from East Beach, Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 1.9 km from West Beach, 2. Show full description

    Address 421 South Milpas Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 31 Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn Upper State Street $$$

    *** Guest Rating 7.7 Next to the shops and restaurants at La Cumbre Plaza in Santa Barbara, this hotel offers 2 heated swimming pools, guestrooms with free high-speed wireless internet access and an on-site restaurant. All guestrooms at the completely nonsmoking Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn boast private decks or balconies that overlook the hotel's gardens or pools. Guests will also appreciate in-room refrigerators and coffeemakers as well as Crabtree & Evelyn bath products. Show full description

    Address 3850 State Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Free parking available.
  • 32 Montecito Inn Montecito $$$

    **** Guest Rating 7.6 Less than 10 minutes’ walk to the beach, this Santa Barbara area historic boutique inn offers a daily continental breakfast. A flat-screen cable TV is available in all guest rooms. An en suite bathroom is available and ironing facilities are provided. Show full description

    Address 1295 Coast Village Road Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
  • 33 Orange Tree Inn Santa Barbara Downtown $$$

    ** Guest Rating 7.6 Stay in the heart of Santa Barbara. This Santa Barbara, California hotel, located 2 miles from West Beach and the Pacific Ocean, features an outdoor pool with a cabana and sun deck. Orange Tree Inn offers cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Show full description

    Address 1920 State Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Free parking available.
  • 34 Palmoro House East Beach $$$

    *** Guest Rating 7.5 The Palmoro House is a satellite building located 1.5 blocks from the main lobby of the Mar Monte Hotel. Guests can enjoy amenities like the pool, fitness center and a restaurant at the hotel's main building. Show full description

    Address 424 Por La Mar Drive Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Private beach area.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 35 The Presidio Santa Barbara Downtown $$$

    *** Guest Rating 7.5 Located 6 minutes’ drive from Stearns Wharf, this Santa Barbara hotel offers free parking to guests. It also features hypoallergenic bedding and amenities. A 42-inch flat-screen cable TV with HBO film channels is provided in each air-conditioned room at The Presidio. Show full description

    Address 1620 State Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Free parking available.
  • 36 Cabrillo Inn at the Beach East Beach $$$

    *** Guest Rating 7.4 Located directly across from the beach, this Santa Barbara hotel offers a heated outdoor pool and free WiFi. The Zoological Gardens are a short walk away. Featuring cable TV, each en suite room at the Cabrillo Inn at the Beach is equipped with a fridge. Show full description

    Address 931 East Cabrillo Boulevard Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Right on the beach.
    • Free parking available.
  • 37 Motel 6-Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South Carpinteria $$$

    *** Guest Rating 7.3 Placed just a few blocks from central Carpinteria, California and near beaches, shops and restaurants, the pet-friendly Motel 6 offers relaxing amenities and convenient services. Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Carpinteria is within 4 mi of the Santa Barbara Polo Grounds. The Andree Clark Bird Refuge and Santa Barbara Zoo are both within 9. Show full description

    Address 5550 Carpinteria Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 38 Sandyland Reef Inn Carpinteria $$$

    ** Guest Rating 7.1 Carpinteria State Beach is less than 10 minutes’ drive from this motel. The nonsmoking rooms feature cable TV with HBO. An outdoor pool and hot tub are included. Show full description

    Address 4160 Via Real Road Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Free parking available.
  • 39 Motel 6-Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara Goleta $$$

    *** Guest Rating 7.1 An outdoor pool and brightly decorated rooms with an accent wall are featured at this motel in Goleta, California. The University of California Santa Barbara is 10 minutes’ drive away. A 32-inch LCD TV with expanded cable is offered in every room at Motel 6 Santa Barbara – Goleta. Show full description

    Address 5897 Calle Real Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 40 Villa Rosa Inn West Beach $$$

    **** Guest Rating 7.0 This small inn is located steps from the beach in Santa Barbara, California. The inn offers a free continental breakfast and free evening wine tasting with snacks. Guest rooms at the Villa Rosa are uniquely decorated and offer private bathrooms. Show full description

    Address 15 Chapala Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 41 Motel 6-Santa Barbara, CA - State Street Upper State Street $$$

    *** Guest Rating 6.9 A short drive from beautiful beaches and easily accessible from local attractions, including the historic Santa Barbara Mission, this Santa Barbara, California motel offers comfortable rooms and an outdoor pool. The Motel 6 Santa Barbara-State is ideally placed minutes from the Santa Barbara Museum of History and the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens. The Santa Barbara Zoo along with a number of shops and restaurants are also nearby. Show full description

    Address 3505 State Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 42 Motel 6-Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North Carpinteria $$$

    *** Guest Rating 6.9 Featuring an outdoor pool, Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North is less 1.9 mi from the beach and 8.7 mi from Santa Barbara Zoo. Show full description

    Address 4200 Via Real Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 43 Casa Del Sol Carpinteria $$$

    Guest Rating 6.6 Located in Carpinteria, 1.4 miles from Carpinteria State Beach, Casa Del Sol provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a grill. Show full description

    Address 5585 Carpinteria Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 44 Haley Hotel Santa Barbara Downtown $$$

    *** Guest Rating 6.4 Stay in the heart of Santa Barbara. Situated 1 km from West Beach, Haley Hotel offers 3-star accommodation in Santa Barbara and has barbecue facilities. Featuring a shared lounge, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Show full description

    Address 26 East Haley Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • You can play darts here.
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 45 Quality Inn Santa Barbara Upper State Street $$$

    *** Guest Rating 6.4 Featuring an outdoor pool, Quality Inn Santa Barbara is conveniently located 1 mile from Mission Santa Barbara and 2 miles from historic State Street. Free Wi-Fi is offered in each guest room. A flat-screen LCD TV, a refrigerator, a coffee maker and ironing facilities are included in each guest room at this completely non-smoking hotel. Show full description

    Address 3055 De La Vina Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Free parking available.
  • 46 Ala Mar by the Sea West Beach $$$

    *** Guest Rating 6.3 This motel is located on Santa Barbara's waterfront, only one block from Stearns Wharf. The inn offers a danish and coffee each morning and views of the ocean and surrounding mountains. Alamar by the Sea Motel features guest rooms with cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Show full description

    Address 102 West Cabrillo Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Right on the beach.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.