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1. Beachside Inn

2. Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach

3. Inn By The Harbor

4. The Milo

Best Luxury Family Hotels Santa Barbara

5. The Upham Hotel

6. Secret Garden Inn & Cottages

7. Lavender Inn By The Sea

5 Star Family Hotels Santa Barbara

8. El Encanto Santa Barbara

9. De La Vina Inn

10. Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Best hotels for families Santa Barbara]

  • Popular choice
  • Beach access
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Beachside Inn

336 W Cabrillo Blvd
1.5 km (0.9 mi) from city center
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Children's play area

Offering air-conditioned rooms, Beachside Inn Santa Barbara is located 12 minutes' walk from the white - sand Leadbetter Beach. This inn offers a sun terrace, a picnic area, and various recreational opportunities along with a vending machine and a lift.

The seafood restaurant Toma Restaurant & Bar lies just around the corner from this Santa Barbara hotel.

8.3
2425 reviews
~ US$89 / night

Beachside Inn

1.5 km (0.9 mi) from city center
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Children's play area

Beachside Inn

Offering air-conditioned rooms, Beachside Inn Santa Barbara is located 12 minutes' walk from the white - sand Leadbetter Beach. This inn offers a sun terrace, a picnic area, and various recreational opportunities along with a vending machine and a lift.

The seafood restaurant Toma Restaurant & Bar lies just around the corner from this Santa Barbara hotel.

8.3
2425 reviews
From US$ 89 / night
  • Best-rated
  • Beach access
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Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach

223 Castillo Street
1.2 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's buffet

Offering a heated pool, the 3-star smoke-free Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach Santa Barbara is nestled in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, approximately a 25-minute walk from Peabody Stadium. Boasting air-conditioned rooms with numerous modern amenities, this lovely hotel also provides guests with a 24-hour business centre featuring a photocopier and safes.

You can dine at Rudy's Mexican Restaurant, around 200 metres away.

8.9
488 reviews
~ US$170 / night

Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach

1.2 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's buffet

Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach

Offering a heated pool, the 3-star smoke-free Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach Santa Barbara is nestled in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, approximately a 25-minute walk from Peabody Stadium. Boasting air-conditioned rooms with numerous modern amenities, this lovely hotel also provides guests with a 24-hour business centre featuring a photocopier and safes.

You can dine at Rudy's Mexican Restaurant, around 200 metres away.

8.9
488 reviews
From US$ 170 / night
  • Guest favorite
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Inn By The Harbor

433 West Montecito Street
1.2 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms

Featuring a sundeck, a courtyard, and a library, the smoke-free Inn By The Harbor Santa Barbara enjoys a central location, just a 13-minute walk from the MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. 2.1 km from the tranquil 2-block Alameda Park, this 3-star inn offers air-conditioned rooms plus a fitness centre.

Toma Restaurant & Bar with Tuscan cuisine is located 650 metres away.

8.7
697 reviews
~ US$149 / night

Inn By The Harbor

1.2 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms

Inn By The Harbor

Featuring a sundeck, a courtyard, and a library, the smoke-free Inn By The Harbor Santa Barbara enjoys a central location, just a 13-minute walk from the MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. 2.1 km from the tranquil 2-block Alameda Park, this 3-star inn offers air-conditioned rooms plus a fitness centre.

Toma Restaurant & Bar with Tuscan cuisine is located 650 metres away.

8.7
697 reviews
From US$ 149 / night

Best Luxury Family Hotels Santa Barbara

  • Beach access
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The Milo

202 West Cabrillo Boulevard
1.3 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Golf centre
  • Babysitting/Child services

The 4-star oceanfront The Milo Hotel Santa Barbara, situated around 600 metres from the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, entices guests with a hot tub, a sundeck, and a golf course. This Santa Barbara hotel is in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, 2.5 km from such natural sights as the primary East Beach.

You can relish Tuscan cuisine at Toma Restaurant & Bar located just around the corner from the Milo.

8.4
1596 reviews
~ US$167 / night

The Milo

1.3 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Golf centre
  • Babysitting/Child services

The Milo

The 4-star oceanfront The Milo Hotel Santa Barbara, situated around 600 metres from the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, entices guests with a hot tub, a sundeck, and a golf course. This Santa Barbara hotel is in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, 2.5 km from such natural sights as the primary East Beach.

You can relish Tuscan cuisine at Toma Restaurant & Bar located just around the corner from the Milo.

8.4
1596 reviews
From US$ 167 / night
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The Upham Hotel

1404 De La Vina Street
1.1 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Terrace
  • Family rooms

The boutique-style The Upham Hotel Santa Barbara is situated merely a 9-minute walk from the special gallery "Santa Barbara Museum of Art" and features a lobby fireplace and a banquet hall. This 3-star hotel provides guests with whale watching for a more entertaining stay.

Louie's, located only steps away from The Upham Hotel, will spoil you with American cuisine.

8.5
254 reviews
~ US$198 / night

The Upham Hotel

1.1 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Terrace
  • Family rooms

The Upham Hotel

The boutique-style The Upham Hotel Santa Barbara is situated merely a 9-minute walk from the special gallery "Santa Barbara Museum of Art" and features a lobby fireplace and a banquet hall. This 3-star hotel provides guests with whale watching for a more entertaining stay.

Louie's, located only steps away from The Upham Hotel, will spoil you with American cuisine.

8.5
254 reviews
From US$ 198 / night
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Secret Garden Inn & Cottages

1908 Bath Street
1.9 km (1.2 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Free parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa centre
  • Children's menu

Secret Garden Inn & Cottages Santa Barbara offers 10 rooms in the vicinity of Turtle Pond, a 17-minute walk away. Parking is available on site as well.

Cajun Kitchen Cafe is steps away from the Secret Garden Inn & Cottages Santa Barbara.

8.8
111 reviews
~ US$299 / night

Secret Garden Inn & Cottages

1.9 km (1.2 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Free parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa centre
  • Children's menu

Secret Garden Inn & Cottages

Secret Garden Inn & Cottages Santa Barbara offers 10 rooms in the vicinity of Turtle Pond, a 17-minute walk away. Parking is available on site as well.

Cajun Kitchen Cafe is steps away from the Secret Garden Inn & Cottages Santa Barbara.

8.8
111 reviews
From US$ 299 / night

5 Star Family Hotels Santa Barbara

  • Beach access
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Lavender Inn By The Sea

206 Castillo Street
1.2 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms

Located just 9 minutes on foot from Dibblee Hill, the comfortable 3-star Lavender Inn By The Sea Santa Barbara offers air-conditioned rooms with views of the garden and bicycle rentals to explore the area. Featuring a heated swimming pool, the smoke-free inn is within a few blocks of natural sights like the Stearns Wharf.

Toma Restaurant & Bar, situated a few steps from Lavender Inn By The Sea, is a perfect place to enjoy Tuscan cuisine.

8.5
359 reviews
~ US$160 / night

Lavender Inn By The Sea

1.2 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms

Lavender Inn By The Sea

Located just 9 minutes on foot from Dibblee Hill, the comfortable 3-star Lavender Inn By The Sea Santa Barbara offers air-conditioned rooms with views of the garden and bicycle rentals to explore the area. Featuring a heated swimming pool, the smoke-free inn is within a few blocks of natural sights like the Stearns Wharf.

Toma Restaurant & Bar, situated a few steps from Lavender Inn By The Sea, is a perfect place to enjoy Tuscan cuisine.

8.5
359 reviews
From US$ 160 / night
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El Encanto Santa Barbara

800 Alvarado Place
2.1 km (1.3 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Sauna
  • Babysitting/Child services

The 5-star El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel is within 15 minutes' walk of the Old Mission Santa Barbara and has a heated swimming pool plus a 24-hour fitness centre. Here, guests can take advantage of a treatment room and a sauna and visit the enchanting Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, located 3.1 km away.

The Dining Room and Terrace is adjacent to this Santa Barbara hotel, only 50 metres away.

9
94 reviews
~ US$474 / night

El Encanto Santa Barbara

2.1 km (1.3 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Sauna
  • Babysitting/Child services

El Encanto Santa Barbara

The 5-star El Encanto Santa Barbara hotel is within 15 minutes' walk of the Old Mission Santa Barbara and has a heated swimming pool plus a 24-hour fitness centre. Here, guests can take advantage of a treatment room and a sauna and visit the enchanting Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, located 3.1 km away.

The Dining Room and Terrace is adjacent to this Santa Barbara hotel, only 50 metres away.

9
94 reviews
From US$ 474 / night
  • Top location
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De La Vina Inn

1323 De La Vina Street
1.0 km (0.6 mi) from city center
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf course
  • Sun terrace
  • Family rooms

Offering a sun terrace, a patio, and a picnic area, and views of the garden, De La Vina Inn Santa Barbara is located 14 minutes' walk from the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden. You may like the historic atmosphere of this comfortable hotel.

Serving Mediterranean dishes, Santa Barbara Public Market lies within 300 metres of this property.

8.7
111 reviews
~ US$229 / night

De La Vina Inn

1.0 km (0.6 mi) from city center
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf course
  • Sun terrace
  • Family rooms

De La Vina Inn

Offering a sun terrace, a patio, and a picnic area, and views of the garden, De La Vina Inn Santa Barbara is located 14 minutes' walk from the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden. You may like the historic atmosphere of this comfortable hotel.

Serving Mediterranean dishes, Santa Barbara Public Market lies within 300 metres of this property.

8.7
111 reviews
From US$ 229 / night

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Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

1601 State Street
1.3 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Car park
    US$ 30 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Family rooms

Located around 25 minutes on foot from the MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, the 3-star modern Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown Hotel offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and a parking garage. Boasting a heated pool, this Santa Barbara hotel is nestled 3.4 km from natural attractions like Shoreline Public Park.

There is also a poolside bar. Situated in close proximity to the Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown, the restaurant Cantwell's Market & Deli offers a Delhi menu.

8.3
84 reviews
~ US$186 / night

Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

1.3 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Car park
    US$ 30 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Family rooms

Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Located around 25 minutes on foot from the MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, the 3-star modern Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown Hotel offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and a parking garage. Boasting a heated pool, this Santa Barbara hotel is nestled 3.4 km from natural attractions like Shoreline Public Park.

There is also a poolside bar. Situated in close proximity to the Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown, the restaurant Cantwell's Market & Deli offers a Delhi menu.

8.3
84 reviews
From US$ 186 / night
  • Great deal
  • Private beach
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Palmoro House

424 Por La Mar Drive
2.5 km (1.5 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's menu

The 3-star smoke-free Palmoro House Hotel Santa Barbara, located about 25 minutes' walk from the Moreton Bay Fig Tree, offers an outdoor swimming pool, Wi-Fi in public areas. Offering a waterfront location 1.4 km from West Beach, this wonderful hotel offers to taste local cuisine on site.

The à la carte restaurant in this Santa Barbara hotel offers dinner options, while in the à la carte restaurant guests can eat something for breakfast. The poolside bar provides you with a place to unwind. Convivo Restaurant and Bar is ideal for tasting Mediterranean cuisine and is situated in the vicinity of Palmoro House Hotel.

7.7
146 reviews
~ US$79 / night

Palmoro House

2.5 km (1.5 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's menu

Palmoro House

The 3-star smoke-free Palmoro House Hotel Santa Barbara, located about 25 minutes' walk from the Moreton Bay Fig Tree, offers an outdoor swimming pool, Wi-Fi in public areas. Offering a waterfront location 1.4 km from West Beach, this wonderful hotel offers to taste local cuisine on site.

The à la carte restaurant in this Santa Barbara hotel offers dinner options, while in the à la carte restaurant guests can eat something for breakfast. The poolside bar provides you with a place to unwind. Convivo Restaurant and Bar is ideal for tasting Mediterranean cuisine and is situated in the vicinity of Palmoro House Hotel.

7.7
146 reviews
From US$ 79 / night
  • Beach access
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Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt

1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard
2.6 km (1.6 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's menu

Located within 5 minutes' walk of the Santa Barbara Zoo, the 4-star beachfront Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt Santa Barbara features a hot tub and a shared lounge. An American-style restaurant is available in this Santa Barbara hotel that boasts a waterfront location, 3.2 km from such entertainment venues as Granada Theatre.

Serving Mediterranean cuisine, Lido restaurant also faces the ocean. In the poolside bar you will find a wide range of refreshing drinks.

7.6
248 reviews
~ US$156 / night

Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt

2.6 km (1.6 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's menu

Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt

Located within 5 minutes' walk of the Santa Barbara Zoo, the 4-star beachfront Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt Santa Barbara features a hot tub and a shared lounge. An American-style restaurant is available in this Santa Barbara hotel that boasts a waterfront location, 3.2 km from such entertainment venues as Granada Theatre.

Serving Mediterranean cuisine, Lido restaurant also faces the ocean. In the poolside bar you will find a wide range of refreshing drinks.

7.6
248 reviews
From US$ 156 / night

Santa Barbara All Inclusive Hotels for Families

  • Beach access
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Villa Rosa Inn

15 Chapala Street
1.2 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour security
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Babysitting/Child services

The comfortable Villa Rosa Inn Santa Barbara, located merely 0.7 km from the Santa Barbara Wine Collective, offers an outdoor swimming pool and Wi-Fi in public areas. Thanks to its comfortable location, the 4-star smoke-free hotel is right around the corner from the Stearns Wharf and near a train station.

Choose from an unlimited choice of American dishes at Sambo's Restaurant which is a few moments from Villa Rosa Inn.

7.2
1250 reviews
~ US$436 / night

Villa Rosa Inn

1.2 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour security
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Babysitting/Child services

Villa Rosa Inn

The comfortable Villa Rosa Inn Santa Barbara, located merely 0.7 km from the Santa Barbara Wine Collective, offers an outdoor swimming pool and Wi-Fi in public areas. Thanks to its comfortable location, the 4-star smoke-free hotel is right around the corner from the Stearns Wharf and near a train station.

Choose from an unlimited choice of American dishes at Sambo's Restaurant which is a few moments from Villa Rosa Inn.

7.2
1250 reviews
From US$ 436 / night
  • Eco-friendly stay
  • Beach access
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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

633 East Cabrillo Boulevard
2.1 km (1.3 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's menu

The 4-star Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is situated in a shopping area of Santa Barbara, about a 25-minute walk from the Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum and only 1.9 km from the Stearns Wharf. Nestled in the Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail district near a train station, this upscale resort offers mountain views and an outdoor heated swimming pool.

The full-service Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort has an American-style Set restaurant that serves American dishes. Guests are welcome to the poolside bar to relax with a drink.

6.9
78 reviews
~ US$235 / night

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

2.1 km (1.3 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's menu

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

The 4-star Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is situated in a shopping area of Santa Barbara, about a 25-minute walk from the Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum and only 1.9 km from the Stearns Wharf. Nestled in the Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail district near a train station, this upscale resort offers mountain views and an outdoor heated swimming pool.

The full-service Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort has an American-style Set restaurant that serves American dishes. Guests are welcome to the poolside bar to relax with a drink.

6.9
78 reviews
From US$ 235 / night

Family Hotels near Santa Barbara

  • Eco-friendly stay
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The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

1450 Mission Drive
45.4 km (28.2 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • In-room breakfast
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's menu

The 4-star eco-friendly The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton hotel, located a mere 600 metres from the SolvangUSA visitor center, features facials, massage therapy, and a shared lounge. The inn is situated right in the centre of Solvang, not far from such cultural attractions as the Elverhøj Museum of History and Art.

Guests can enjoy a meal at American-style Boiler Room restaurant or a drink at the lounge bar. The restaurant serves American cuisine.

8.9
383 reviews
~ US$87 / night

The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

45.4 km (28.2 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • In-room breakfast
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's menu

The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

The 4-star eco-friendly The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection By Hilton hotel, located a mere 600 metres from the SolvangUSA visitor center, features facials, massage therapy, and a shared lounge. The inn is situated right in the centre of Solvang, not far from such cultural attractions as the Elverhøj Museum of History and Art.

Guests can enjoy a meal at American-style Boiler Room restaurant or a drink at the lounge bar. The restaurant serves American cuisine.

8.9
383 reviews
From US$ 87 / night

Are you in a hurry?

Here is a quick list of Family Hotels in Santa Barbara, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Beachside Inn

8.3 / 10

(2425 Reviews)

From 89$
Brisas Del Mar Inn At The Beach

8.9 / 10

(488 Reviews)

From 170$
Inn By The Harbor

8.7 / 10

(697 Reviews)

From 149$
The Milo

8.4 / 10

(1596 Reviews)

From 167$
The Upham Hotel

8.5 / 10

(254 Reviews)

From 198$

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