Cheap Vacations in Santa Barbara

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The Inn at East Beach
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
La Playa Inn
Hotel Californian
Riviera Beach House
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Ojai Valley Inn
Wine Valley Inn
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Where is Santa Barbara?

Adore roaming the globe for less? Are you an absolute master of saving money? It's about time you got cheap and cheerful in Santa Barbara!

It can be found 25 miles to the north-west of Ventura, and 2,361 miles west of Washington, the nation's capital.

Love meeting the locals while you're on vacation? This area of Santa Barbara County boasts a population of around 88,400 people.

Cheap Things to do in Santa Barbara

Ever heard someone say, "the best things in life are free"? Well, that's something we can definitely get behind (and we know you can too!) Here are a range of free things to do in or near Santa Barbara:

  • Examine the objects, inquire about one-off events and work out your brain (without spending a cent) at the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, the Reagan Ranch Center and the Santa Barbara Carriage Museum.
  • A healthy portion of arts and culture is always a great idea! All you have to do is study the forthcoming program at the Easton Gallery and choose which free or cheap event you're going to attend!
  • Give boredom the flick without blowing your budget at Elings Park. It should be your number one stop if you're searching for some outdoor excitement.
  • Find out a little about the local history without having to cough up pricy entrance fees at Santa Barbara County Courthouse, the Santa Barbara City College, the Hill-Carrillo Adobe and Casa de la Guerra. These free sites offer an intriguing peek into the region's long story.
  • You don't have to venture far to experience the charm of nature around these parts. Fern Falls, Seven Falls and El Capitan Lake are a short drive away if you'd like to relax by the water.

Cheap Santa Barbara Vacation Package Deals

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Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Barbara

Hey there, cheapster. We're about to make your trip not only reasonably priced, but a lot easier. Instead of having to hoist your luggage in and out of expensive taxis while you're in Santa Barbara, why not book a rental car? There'll be lots of space inside for your belongings, and it'll be easy on your hip-pocket as well!

Hertz is right in the center of the city. All you need to do is make your way to FESS PRKRS DBL TREE HLE 633 E CABRILLO BLVD.Another comparable option is Enterprise at 601 CHAPALA ST.

Cheap Hotels in Santa Barbara

If you're a savvy traveler, you'll understand the value of booking a place to stay in advance. There are 125 hotels in Santa Barbara — let CheapTickets help you score the best deal!

Why cough up big bucks when you don't have to? Spend your nights in one of our low-cost options, like the Ala Mar by the Sea or The Presidio.

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