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An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, string lights, and a bar area.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of palm trees and a body of water.

A modern kitchen with a coffee station, bar seating, and a chalkboard menu.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a large window.

1. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Old Town, 2.5 km from Sands Beach

W Scott

NT$7,589

NT$8,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious living room with a round wooden coffee table, two blue armchairs, and a patterned armchair.

A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, wooden chairs, and a large island. There are multiple dining tables with chairs, a refrigerator, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a toaster.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

2. Sandpiper Lodge

13.4 km from Sands Beach

Alison

NT$3,481

NT$3,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a building in the background.

A modern hotel room with a red chair, a sofa, a TV, and a wooden ceiling.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with red umbrellas.

A lush garden with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a small bridge.

3. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

9.3 km from Sands Beach

Wayne

NT$6,303

NT$7,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

A white utility shed with a door labeled "AIR MACHINE" next to a dense green hedge.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small sink.

A door with a glass panel reflecting a building and a number '1' on the wall.

4. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

16.8 km from Sands Beach

Colleen

NT$4,012

NT$6,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two surfboards, a 'Welcome' sign, and an orange sofa.

A beach view with palm trees and a clear sky.

A motel sign with a large number '6' and the word 'Motel' on a wooden board.

5. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

19.3 km from Sands Beach

Tammy

NT$4,572

NT$5,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden flooring, and a dining area with orange chairs and a table.

A building entrance with a set of stairs leading up to a door marked with the number 128.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window with a view of palm trees and a balcony.

6. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

17 km from Sands Beach

Julia

NT$5,401

NT$6,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "LA PLAYA INN Santa Barbara, California".

A corridor with a central staircase, outdoor seating, and lanterns.

A dining room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave.

A hotel corridor with a view of mountains, a palm tree, and a lantern-lit staircase.

7. La Playa Inn

17.1 km from Sands Beach

Javier

NT$7,530

NT$8,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

An outdoor patio area with tiled flooring, multiple tables and chairs, and umbrellas providing shade.

A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Fairview, 6.6 km from Sands Beach

JEANETTE

NT$5,911

NT$6,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A building entrance with a tiled floor, an arched doorway, and large potted plants.

A balcony with potted plants, a hanging lantern, and a view of mountains.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a spiral staircase leading to an upper level.

A covered outdoor patio with a checkered floor, seating arrangements, and potted plants.

9. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

15.4 km from Sands Beach

Rich

NT$4,842

NT$7,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A coastal house with a red roof, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain backdrop.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small round table, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A coastal road with palm trees, a beach, and a parking lot with vehicles.

A bathroom with white tiled walls, a showerhead, and a shelf with toiletries.

10. Harbor House Inn

17.2 km from Sands Beach

Abby

NT$6,332

NT$7,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A white building with a sign reading "Mason Beach Inn" and a balcony with a railing.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with arches and palm trees.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a framed quote on the wall, and a large potted plant.

A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned armchair.

11. Mason Beach Inn

17.1 km from Sands Beach

Rachita

NT$7,120

NT$8,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.

A hotel room with a bed, a round table with a pair of sunglasses and a book, a chair with a denim jacket, and a window with white blinds.

A hotel with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and palm trees.

An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by white umbrellas and lounge chairs, with palm trees and a tiled deck.

12. Marina Beach Hotel

17.2 km from Sands Beach

Amy

NT$6,072

NT$6,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a small woven stool, and a large wall clock.

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a marina with boats and palm trees.

A marina with parked cars and boats, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a bookshelf.

13. Beachside Inn

17.2 km from Sands Beach

Rebecca

NT$5,714

NT$6,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a view of palm trees and a marina through the windows.

A breakfast bar with various food items, beverages, and a coffee machine.

A reception desk with a wooden wall and a sign that reads "West Beach Inn".

14. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

17.2 km from Sands Beach

Amanda

NT$7,530

NT$8,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A reception area with a counter, potted plants, a coffee station, and a view through large glass doors.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Inn at East Beach," a covered patio area, and bicycles parked outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street and palm trees outside.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a television on a dresser.

15. The Inn at East Beach

19.4 km from Sands Beach

Philippe

NT$4,412

NT$5,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A patio area with a table and chairs, surrounded by vibrant flowers and a pool.

A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a sink, and patterned floor tiles.

A room with two striped chairs, a small round table, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, chair, TV, and a wardrobe.

16. Oasis Inn & Suites

13.7 km from Sands Beach

Corrie

NT$3,768

NT$4,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.

A hotel reception area with a granite reception desk, black leather chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and a potted orchid.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a kitchen in the background with white cabinets and a television mounted on the wall.

A dining area with a wooden table, grey chairs, a black floor lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

17. The Franciscan Hotel

17.1 km from Sands Beach

Bob

NT$5,629

NT$6,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A restaurant with wooden floors, wicker chairs, and hanging plants.

A spacious living area with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of a balcony with a pool.

A bar area with wooden beams, bar stools, and a bar counter.

18. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

14.9 km from Sands Beach

Aiping

NT$5,641

NT$6,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

A modern bedroom with a large window, a bedside table, a chair, and a built-in kitchen area.

A star-shaped hanging light fixture in a white-walled room with an arched ceiling.

A hallway leading to a living area with a sofa, a small table, and a view of greenery outside.

19. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

17.1 km from Sands Beach

Katia

NT$6,398

NT$9,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a sign that reads "Castillo Inn."

A hotel reception desk with a computer monitor, a newspaper, and a sign stating "NO PETS - NO CHECKS - NO LATE CHECK-OUTS".

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a patio area with a yellow fence and a table with chairs.

A building with a sign reading "Castillo Inn at the Beach" indicating a hotel.

20. Castillo Inn at the Beach

17.1 km from Sands Beach

Eli James

NT$6,065

NT$6,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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Compare popular hotels close to Sands Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Sandpiper Lodge	8.6 Excellent 2,687 reviews	View
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara	8.8 Excellent 1,426 reviews	View
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 307 reviews	View
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach	9.0 Wonderful 1,493 reviews	View

Top Sands Beach Hotel Reviews

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"A charming, upscale motel with great ambiance. The indoor/outdoor restaurant and pool are both highlights. Not sure if I would stay here again because the room rates are extremely high."

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Rooms and eating area were clean. It's a bit of a tight squeeze heading up/down the ramp to the parking garage. Overall, a very pleasant stay."

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet and safe"

Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real

10/10 Excellent

"The place was well maintained and the room was clean. The front receptionist was really friedly and helpful. It was a little inconvenient that the room didnt already have dinnerware and cookware, you had to request it from the front desk. Other than that, the stay was fine. Would stay again."

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

8/10 Good

"Everything was good except when we arrived the person that greeted us was not friendly! We arrived approximately 1:30 and she distinctly said check in as 4:00 and we couldn’t get in until that or after!! She then said she would call us when the room was ready and never called back!!"

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay but overpriced. However everything is overpriced these days."

Other attractions near Sands Beach

University of California, Santa Barbara

9.0/10 (1,433 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of California, Santa Barbara, during your travels in Goleta. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the biking trails.

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Devereaux Slough

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Devereaux Slough during your stay in Goleta. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Devereux Beach

6.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Devereux Beach during your trip to Goleta? Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's live music.

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Ellwood Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ellwood Beach during your trip to Goleta? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Coal Oil Point Reserve

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Coal Oil Point Reserve and enjoy the biking trails in Goleta. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Camino Real Marketplace

You can do some window-shopping at Camino Real Marketplace during your stay in Goleta.

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Goleta Butterfly Grove

8.8/10 (59 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Goleta Butterfly Grove and enjoy the biking trails in Goleta. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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UC SB Events Center

8.8/10 (33 reviews)

Catch an event at UC SB Events Center during your trip to Goleta. Take in the live music and sunsets in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sands Beach?

Sands Beach is located in Goleta. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and sporting events. You'll find 70 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Sands Beach?

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Sands Beach. Other good choices within 5 miles include Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta and The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Sands Beach?

Expedia has 70 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Sands Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sands Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Sands Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Sands Beach?

To access more information about updating your stay near Sands Beach or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Sands Beach?

Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Goleta Point, Santa Barbara Orchid Estate, or Coal Oil Point Reserve. Isla Vista Beach, Goleta Beach, and Campus Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay. Devereaux Slough, Ucsb Labyrinth, and Ellings Performing Arts Center are some favorites close by Sands Beach.

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Our top choices for Sands Beach hotels

1. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

2. Sandpiper Lodge

3. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

4. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

5. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

6. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

7. La Playa Inn

8. Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

9. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

10. Harbor House Inn

11. Mason Beach Inn

12. Marina Beach Hotel

13. Beachside Inn

14. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

15. The Inn at East Beach

16. Oasis Inn & Suites

17. The Franciscan Hotel

18. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

19. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

20. Castillo Inn at the Beach

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Top Sands Beach Hotel Reviews

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge

Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Other attractions near Sands Beach

University of California, Santa Barbara

Devereaux Slough

Devereux Beach

Ellwood Beach

Coal Oil Point Reserve

Camino Real Marketplace

Goleta Butterfly Grove

UC SB Events Center

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