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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

2.0 star property

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A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a red roof.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, white countertops, and a built-in TV.
A compact room with a round table, two wooden chairs, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a coat rack.
A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and a chair.
A row of vending machines with various beverages and snacks, including Coca-Cola and Gatorade, in a commercial setting.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Explore the area

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4200 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA, 93013
  • Place, Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Tomol Interpretive Play Area
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a window with curtains, and a door.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a door leading to a bathroom, and a refrigerator.

Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Carpinteria

At Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Carpinteria State Beach. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Carpinteria motel include Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf.
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What's nearby

  • Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Carpinteria State Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Friends of the Library Used Bookstore - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Tomol Interpretive Play Area - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Seaside Gardens - 2 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 5 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brass Bird - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Clementine's Steak House - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North. Free self parking is available.

This Carpinteria motel is smoke free.

  • 124 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North offers 124 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout curtains. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Carpinteria motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 4 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North?

Yep, Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North?

As of 11 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North on 1 Sept 2026 start from NZ$150, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North?

The closest beach to Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North is Carpinteria State Beach (1.5 km).

Does Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North have a pool?

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North?

No, Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 594 out of 1343 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1343 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 202 out of 1343 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1343 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 128 out of 1343 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A clean value motel with all working amenities close to Carpinteria beach, local shops and attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the front desk were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff were friendly. Overall great service and great rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Analu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fair price for how nice and clean rooms were. Would definately stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice staff and in safe area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and facility
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes we were very happy with our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 1 night~not bad for a quick inexpensive place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frederica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, simple, minimal amenities, but everything you need for a stay. If you’re on the road and need a reliable place to rest your head for a night, stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for a quick stay, didn't use the pool but it looked well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Good value.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arlena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, Affordable prices and staff is very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well managed property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet, good location, great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great for a 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Great location and helpful staff. Thin walls - we could hear neighbors on both sides but overall a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Basic accommodations. Overall clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, pool was nice, staff nice. Bed was a bit stiff but had an overall nice stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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