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Where to stay in Waterfront?

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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (939)
The price is $116
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
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Top landmarks in Waterfront

I love the stillness of this marina, especially sunrise and sunset
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Santa Barbara Harbor

4.5/5 (615 reviews)
You can stroll along Santa Barbara Harbor for relaxing water views when you're in Santa Barbara Beach. If you carry on walking you'll get to West Beach, Stearns Wharf, and Leadbetter Beach for some more water views.
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a gorgeous summer landscape at the beach with blue ocean water with waves rolling into the beach, silky brown sand and rocky cliffs covered in lush green trees and plants and blue sky and clouds

Leadbetter Beach

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Leadbetter Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from central Santa Barbara. Catch the sunset by the shore at West Beach and 1000 Steps Beach, located nearby.
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Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Great "
Johnny N 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
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What's Waterfront Like?

If you're looking for the perfect part of the city to explore, look no further than Waterfront. Nature lovers can visit Leadbetter Beach and Chase Palm Park. There's plenty more to see, including East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor.

How to Get to Waterfront

Flying to:

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Waterfront
  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), 26.1 mi (42 km) from Waterfront
  • Oxnard, CA (OXR), 30.9 mi (49.7 km) from Waterfront

Things to See and Do in and around Waterfront

What to See in Waterfront

  • East Beach
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
  • Santa Barbara City College
  • Leadbetter Beach
  • Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Things to Do in Waterfront

  • Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
  • Cabrillo Bike Path

When Is the Best Time to Visit Santa Barbara?

  • Hottest months: August, September, July, October (average 71°F)
  • Coldest months: February, January, March, December (average 56°F)
  • Rainiest months: December, January, February, March (average 3 inches of rainfall)

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