MOTEL 6-SANTA BARBARA, CA - BEACH, Santa Barbara

Motel 6-Santa Barbara, Ca - Beach - A retro-style motel with outdoor pool near East Beach

Located in Santa Barbara's East Beach neighborhood, this 3-star Santa Barbara hotel features 51 air-conditioned rooms with a modern 60s retro design. Each room comes equipped with a 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, a spacious desk, blackout drapes, and a private bathroom. Motel 6-Santa Barbara, Ca - Beach maintains a year-round outdoor pool and sun terrace for guest recreation. The property provides 24-hour front desk service, coffee/tea in common areas, and accessibility features for disabled guests. A snack bar/deli and vending machines offer quick dining options. The Motel 6 sits 0.5 miles from Marbella and East Beach Grill restaurants, 1 mile from Stearns Wharf, and within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Bowl. The property is positioned 2 miles from Santa Barbara Museum of Art and 12 miles from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Pros

Safety features include carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and first aid kit

Walking distance to East Beach and local dining options

Multiple restaurants within 1 mile radius including East Beach Tacos and Your Place

Close proximity to attractions like The Cabrillo Ball Park (0.5 miles) and Funk Zone (1 mile)

Cons

Minimum check-in age of 21 years required

Located 12 miles from University of California campus