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Here is a quick list of Pet Friendly Hotels in Santa Barbara, selected based on their rating
Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
Simpson House Inn |
9.4 / 10 (185 Reviews) |
From 439$ | |
Castillo Inn At The Beach |
8.8 / 10 (1444 Reviews) |
From 135$ | |
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn |
7.3 / 10 (423 Reviews) |
From 199$ | |
Kimpton Canary Hotel By Ihg |
7.3 / 10 (127 Reviews) |
From 344$ | |
The Steward, Santa Barbara, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel |
7.3 / 10 (599 Reviews) |
From 249$ |
Santa Barbara is a pet-friendly paradise, offering a variety of accommodations that cater to both you and your furry companions. From beachside resorts to charming boutique hotels, there are plenty of options for travelers who want to explore this beautiful coastal city alongside their pets. Many establishments provide special amenities such as pet beds, treats, and designated pet-friendly areas, ensuring a comfortable stay for both guests and their beloved animals. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or an extended vacation, the pet-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara are ready to make your stay enjoyable and stress-free.
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Simpson House Inn
! Sorry, pets are no longer allowed.
From 439$
Simpson House Inn is located in a beach area of Santa Barbara, about 0.9 km away from the compact Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Set close to the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, this venue boasts air-conditioned rooms along with a library, a flat-screen cable-TV and a fireplace available onsite.
Situated in Downtown Santa Barbara district, the inn is set 2.7 km from Stearns Wharf Harbor. You'll be 150 metres from Turtle Pond. Simpson House Inn is a few minutes' drive from the enchanting Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.
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Castillo Inn At The Beach
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From 135$
Notable for its location 550 metres away from Carriage and Western Art Nonprofit Museum in West Beach district, the venue is placed within 8 minutes' walk of Santa Barbara Wine Collective, which is very convenient for walking with dogs, cats or other pets.. Business travellers will appreciate conveniences like free Wi-Fi throughout the accommodation and access to a photocopier and a business centre.
Stearns Wharf Harbor is a few steps away, while Amtrack Santa Barbara train station is within a 15 minutes' walk from the hotel. The property is set a 15-minute walk from Santa Barbara city centre. Castillo Inn At The Beach is a few minutes' drive from EL Presidio de Santa Barbara State Park.
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Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
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From 199$
The 3-star Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn is another pet-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. The hotel lies in Upper State Street district within a walking distance to the outdoor shopping center "La Cumbre Plaza". Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness suite and high-speed Internet access throughout the venue.
The accommodation is situated a 15-minute walk from Chaucer's Bookstore and next to Five Points Shopping Center. It is 6 km from the Spanish Santa Barbara County Courthouse. The hotel is a couple of minutes' drive from Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church and other main attractions of Santa Barbara. Enjoy a vacation with your pet.
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Kimpton Canary Hotel By Ihg
From 344$
Your pet is a skilled swimmer, or just loves to spend time on the beach, then pet friendly Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg is on of the Santa Barbara. This pet-friendly hotels located off the air Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants Mall, boasts 97 non-smoking rooms. The special gallery "Santa Barbara Museum of Art" is 450 metres from the venue, while Transit Center bus station is 150 metres away.
The accommodation is situated in the centre of Santa Barbara, 0.3 km away from University of California. The city centre is close by, about 10 minutes' walk away. So you can enjoy a walk with your dog and other pet. The Spanish Santa Barbara County Courthouse is also located near the property. The white - sand Leadbetter Beach is just a few minutes' drive away.
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The Steward, Santa Barbara, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
From 249$
Situated 2 km from Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens Farm in Santa Barbara, Pacifica Suites features free parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a patio throughout the venue. The 29 - acre Goleta Public Beach Park is less than 2.2 km away.
The accommodation offers a central location 20-minute drive from Santa Barbara airport. The hotel is located in Goleta district. You can get to UCSB Lagoon in a few minutes by car.
Hotels in Santa Barbara
Airport nearby ✈️ | Santa Barbara, Santa Maria Public, Presidente Itamar Franco, Santa Ynez |
Average Price 💰 | 451$ |
Hotels in Santa Barbara 🏨 | 116 |
Hotel Reviews ⭐ | 8479 |
Landmarks nearby 📍 | Reagan Ranch Center, Casa del Herrero, Shoreline Park, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara Zoo |
Top Hotel for couples 💑 | Simpson House Inn |
Top Service Hotel 🛁 | Castillo Inn At The Beach |
Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn |
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Inn At East Beach
From 266$
Your pet and you enjoy a budget vacation then the 2-star Inn At East Beach is pet-friendly hotel that lies in East Beach district within a walking distance to Santa Barbara Zoo is an good choice. Featuring 33 rooms with views of the ocean, this inn is set within a short ride from Stearns Wharf Harbor.
Santa Barbara City College is about 2.9 km away, while Dwight Murphy Park is within walking distance from the venue. It is also set less than 10 minutes’ drive from the special gallery "Santa Barbara Museum of Art".
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Mason Beach Inn
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From 218$
The 3-star Mason Beach Inn is a great choice for a holiday with a pet it situated 0.7 km from Santa Barbara City College. To ensure an exceptional stay in Santa Barbara, multilingual staff stands ready to provide 24-hour front desk assistance, 24-hour security service and housekeeping service.
Located off Waterfront, the venue is set near Moreton Bay Fig Tree. It will take about 11 minutes to walk to Santa Barbara Harbor. Mason Beach Inn is a short driving distance of Stearns Wharf Harbor.
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Orange Tree Inn
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From 139$
Featuring a free carpark, an outdoor swimming pool and a golf course, Orange Tree Inn is 10 minutes’ drive from the sand West Beach. It is set in Santa Barbara Downtown district, within walking distance of Our Lady of Sorrows Church.
The venue is located off the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, just 10 minutes' walk from the city centre. State Street is about 3.6 km away from here. Guests can find a beautiful beach within a stroll from the hotel. Santa Barbara City College is also a short drive away.
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West Beach Inn, A Coast Hotel
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From 209$
Offering complimentary parking, a sunbathing terrace and a Jacuzzi, the 3-star West Beach Inn A Coast Hotel Santa Barbara is located near Waterfront. Santa Barbara city centre is 2 km from the venue, while University of California is 1.4 km away.
Situated in West Beach district, the inn is set 3.8 km from Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church. The beach is 100 metres away. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation is also located near the accommodation. A short drive will take you to Santa Barbara Zoo.
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Old Yacht Club Inn
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Old Yacht Club Inn in Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail district of Santa Barbara offers a free car park, a picnic area and a patio as well as the access to East Beach, which is 250 metres away. This venue offers an accommodation dating back to 1912 year.
Ambassador Park is a 5-minute drive away from the villa. The inn is 1.1 km from Andree Clark Bird Refuge Nature Preserve. For meals, guests can head to East Beach Tacos, which is a 5-minute walk away. Points of interest near the property include Dwight Murphy Park as well as Santa Barbara Zoo.
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Spanish Garden Inn
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From 219$
The 4-star Spanish Garden Inn is located 1 km from the centre of Santa Barbara and offers a library, a fireplace and a bar. Santa Barbara Zoo is 2.6 km from the inn, while Santa Barbara Historical Museum is 0.4 km away.
The venue is set in Santa Barbara Downtown district, in vicinity of the Spanish Santa Barbara County Courthouse. This hotel is just off Lobero Theatre and 20 km from Santa Barbara airport. Stearns Wharf Harbor is only a short drive away.
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Courtyard By Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown Hotel
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From 354$
Located 0.7 km from the compact Santa Barbara Museum of Art, the 3-star La Quinta By Wyndham Santa Barbara Downtown features entertainment activities and a flat-screen cable-TV. The venue is situated in Santa Barbara Downtown district, near the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden.
Stearns Wharf Harbor is less than 2.6 km away. The accommodation is 1 km from the centre of Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra is also located near the hotel. Santa Barbara City College is only a couple of minutes' drive away.
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Lemon Tree Inn
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From 114$
Lemon Tree Inn Santa Barbara is located 4.5 km from the oceanfront Arroyo Burro Beach County Park and offers 24-hour front desk, 24-hour security service and housekeeping. Guests can find First Presbyterian Church within 500 metres of the venue.
The accommodation is situated 2 km from Santa Barbara city centre and 20 km from Santa Barbara airport. The hotel is located in Upper State Street district. The property is also set close to Chinese Evangelical Free Church.
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara Santa Barbara
The 5-star Ritz-Carlton Bacara Santa Barbara Hotel is set 3.7 km from Jubilee Christian Church and 1.1 km from Sandpiper Golf Club. Featuring 358 rooms with views of the courtyard, this venue is set within a short ride from the shopping mall "Camino Real Marketplace".
The accommodation is 200 metres from the sea in Santa Barbara. The hotel places you within 0.2 km of Haskell's Beach. Coronado Butterfly Preserve is also located near the property.
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Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
From 209$
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a golf course and a Jacuzzi, Hyatt Place Santa Barbara Hotel offers accommodation within 7 km from Santa Barbara City College. The compact Santa Barbara Museum of Art is less than 6 km away.
The venue is located 5 km from the centre of Santa Barbara and a couple of minutes' drive from Chaucer's Bookstore.
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The Upham Hotel
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From 331$
Area attractions, including Tympanum and the compact Santa Barbara Museum of Art are located only a short walk from The Upham Hotel. Business travellers will appreciate conveniences like free Wi-Fi throughout the venue and access to a xerox and a business centre.
Peabody Stadium is 1.7 km from the accommodation and Stearns Wharf Harbor is 2.3 km away. The centre of Santa Barbara is 1 km away from the property. The Upham Hotel is placed a few minutes' drive from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
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Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
From 645$
Featuring a tennis court, an outdoor swimming pool and a wellness area, Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara offers accommodation within 1.9 km from Andree Clark Bird Refuge Nature Preserve. Situated in Montecito district, the venue is set 6 km from Santa Barbara City College.
The hotel lies near the surfing beach. The beach is 100 metres away. Stearns Wharf Harbor is also a short drive away.
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El Encanto Santa Barbara
From 1034$
A 15-minute walk from Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church, the 5-star Belmond El Encanto offers pet-friendly accommodation with 92 rooms. For business travellers, a xerox, a fax machine and a business centre are available on request.
Santa Barbara City College is less than 3.2 km away. The hotel is a 20-minute walk to the centre of Santa Barbara. A short driving distance to Arlington Theatre is a perk for guests staying at Belmond El Encanto.
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The Presidio Hotel
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From 199$
Located in Santa Barbara Downtown district, The Presidio Hotel is next-door to the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden and a 10-minute drive from Stearns Wharf Harbor. Free WiFi is available throughout the venue as well as free parking, allergy friendly rooms and a sun terrace are available on site.
Santa Barbara City College is less than 2.2 km away. The distance between Santa Barbara city centre and the accommodation is 1 km. The Presidio Hotel is a short walking distance from Unity Church of Santa Barbara.
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Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
From 319$
The 4-star Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt Santa Barbara includes an outdoor swimming pool, a sunbathing terrace and a Jacuzzi and lies right by The Cabrillo Ball Park. You'll be 2.8 km from University of California and 2 km from Waterfront.
The venue is centrally located in vicinity of Santa Barbara Zoo. The accommodation places you within 0.3 km of East Beach. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation is only a short drive away.
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Casa Del Mar Inn
From 149$
Situated 0.9 km from Carriage and Western Art Nonprofit Museum in Santa Barbara, Casa Del Mar Inn features a free private carpark, a tennis court and a sunbathing terrace throughout the venue. The property is set in West Beach district, within easy reach of Moreton Bay Fig Tree.
This accommodation is in a 12-minute walk from Stearns Wharf Harbor. The city centre is close by, about 15 minutes' walk away. Ambassador Park and other attractions are very close by, making Casa Del Mar Inn a excellent choice for travellers.
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Santa Barbara Inn
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From 395$
Placed only a short driving distance from Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara Inn offers amenities, such as a shared lounge and a flat screen TV. The venue is located in the centre of Santa Barbara, a 15-minute walk from Santa Barbara Zoological Gdns and close to Santa Barbara Zoo.
Situated in East Beach district, the inn is set 2.6 km from the Spanish Santa Barbara County Courthouse. The city centre is a 30-minute walk away. Santa Barbara Inn is close to tourist attractions, including Cabrillo Pavillion Arts Center.
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Villa Rosa Inn
From 223$
Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church is 3.6 km from Villa Rosa Inn, while MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation is 500 metres away. Boasting location next to Stearns Wharf Harbor, the property offers 18 rooms together with a snack bar onsite.
Located off Los Banos Del Mar Public Swimming Pool, the hotel is about 15 minutes’ walk from Santa Barbara city centre. The beach is 200 metres away. Clock tower Courthouse is also a few minutes' drive away.
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Inn By The Harbor
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From 279$
The 3-star Inn By Harbor offers air-conditioned rooms within easy reach of Santa Barbara City College, which is about 6 minutes' walk. The venue is set 5 minutes' walk from Montecito & Rancheria bus stop, providing connection to Carriage and Western Art Nonprofit Museum.
This accommodation is in a 19-minute walk from Stearns Wharf Harbor. It is 2 km to the centre of Santa Barbara. Moreton Bay Fig Tree is also located near the hotel. It takes a few minutes' drive to get to Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.
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Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
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From 314$
The 4-star Cheshire Cat Inn is set 1.4 km from Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum and 2.8 km from Stearns Wharf Harbor. Featuring 18 rooms with views of the garden, this inn is set within a short ride from Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is located near the venue, and Santa Barbara airport is approximately a 27-minute drive away. It is a 5-minute walk from the centre of Santa Barbara. The lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden is also located near the hotel.
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Oasis Inn And Suites
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From 123$
Featuring free self parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a sundeck, Oasis Inn & Suites is One of the best motels in Santa Barbara. This motel set 4 km from University of California in Santa Barbara. Guests staying at the motel will find themselves less than 650 metres away from Trader Joe's.
The venue is located off Chaucer's Bookstore, just 30 minutes' walk from the city centre. The accommodation is located in Upper State Street district. Earl Warren Show Grounds Event Hotel is only a couple of minutes' drive away.
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Marina Beach Motel
From 316$
Boasting a free carpark, a sun terrace and a picnic area, Marina Beach Motel Santa Barbara is located just 1 km from Sea Center Marine Museum. The venue is set 5 minutes' walk from Castillo & Montecito bus stop, providing connection to Ambassador Park.
Situated in West Beach district, this accommodation is 15 minutes walk from the centre of Santa Barbara. Besides, it's only 1.7 km from El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. Moreton Bay Fig Tree is also located near the hotel. You can get to the special gallery "Santa Barbara Museum of Art" in a few minutes by car.