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Cabrillo Inn at the Beach

Cabrillo Inn at the Beach
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach – Santa Barbara, CA
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach – Santa Barbara, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Cabrillo Inn at the Beach

OFFICE HOURS 8:00AM - 10:00PM (22:00) NO CHECK IN BEFORE 8:00AM 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 room with attached bathroom at the Cabrillo Inn at the Beach is equipped with a fridge. Comfortably furnished in a tropical-style decor, most rooms include a seating area. Offering a variety of shops and restaurants, the historic Stearns Wharf is a 3-minute drive from this hotel. Old Mission Santa Barbara, the Botanical Gardens and the History Museum are 3.5 mi away.

Amenities

  • On-site dining
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator

Reviews

3.7 / 5
Great 1294 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    What breakfast? Didn't like fan in the window

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location, swimming pool Old curtains, system were towels are was rusty

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    No air conditioning

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    It is a great location. It is run down. Not worth the price.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Next to beach No air conditioning, lack of parking

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Breakfast is not available in this property

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    No AC!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Not much Very hot with No ac, no in-room coffee, the place hadn't been remodeled in probably 35 years outdated not enough Outlets, the shower wand did not work

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The rooms look dated, and there is no air conditioning. There were three floor fans in the room; they ran all day but were ineffective—they just made a lot of noise. There was no microwave or coffee maker, and nowhere in the hotel to buy coffee. The pool looked old, and there was a lot of sand on the bottom. I also didn't see a hair dryer—these are basic, inexpensive amenities for convenience. We stayed at this hotel for one night because the price was lower than at other oceanfront hotels. I wouldn't come back here.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Price was not as per the online

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location was great. Clean staff kind. A true motel. No coffee maker, no air conditioner just ratty box fan. Doors and windows could be easily broken into. Dated curtains sheets and towels. No microwave. Peeling wallpaper from 1972sears catalog. Lumpy bed That's that were broken were patched roughly. I didn't feel safe as a solo woman traveling --slept w a chair in ftont of my door

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Couldn’t figure out how to work the AC so it was a bit hot

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Hot day and hot night, could have used some air conditioning

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Staff was so friendly and helpful! Location couldn't be beat! We were able to cross the street to go to the beach. Walking to State Street was only 30 minutes. Area was beautiful and felt safe. Rooms need updating. Carpets need to be cleaned. When we plugged in one of the fans, so much dust blew out of it and onto the bed.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Old rooms, with water dmage and mold

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Still blaming Covid on lack of continental breakfast. No coffee in am.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The rooms were clean and the bed was comfortable. But we were at the beach in SB, so that was nice. Considering the location/area, it was a great value. Small Room, noisy fan kept us awake. Not much room for a long stay, as it it really small. No coffee or food for breakfast. And parking is really-really tight.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    It was on across the street from the beach. Parking on the premises was free. We had a semi private patio. It was a little dated. The walls are thin and we could hear the amorous noises from next door very clearly.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    No Ac . Only fan tat dont kool. I paid $865 each for 2 Rooms . It was so dammn hot . We checked out next day

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location, pool, value. Air conditioning would have been nice but the fans were adequate.

Frequently asked questions about Cabrillo Inn at the Beach

Does Cabrillo Inn at the Beach have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Cabrillo Inn at the Beach offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Cabrillo Inn at the Beach offer parking?
Yes, Cabrillo Inn at the Beach offers free parking on-site.
Does Cabrillo Inn at the Beach have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Santa Barbara, see business hotels in Santa Barbara.
Does Cabrillo Inn at the Beach have a fitness center?
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Cabrillo Inn at the Beach located, and how walkable is the area?
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach is located at 931 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA CA 93103. With a Walk Score of 74, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Cabrillo Inn at the Beach
  • Santa Barbara Airport 9.7 mi

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