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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

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A compact room with a round table, two wooden chairs, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a coat rack. - Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North (Carpinteria)
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A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, white countertops, and a built-in TV. - Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North (Carpinteria)
A multi-story motel with a sign indicating it's a VAGABOND INN, surrounded by palm trees and mountains in the background. - Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North (Carpinteria)
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A terrace, laundry facilities, and a snack bar/deli are just a few of the amenities provided at Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

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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

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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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

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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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Carpinteria, Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North is near the beach. Travelers looking for local activities can try Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Santa Barbara Bowl. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Municipal Tennis Center or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Visit our Carpinteria travel guide
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4200 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA, 93013

What's nearby

  • A residential area with houses and a mountainous backdrop.
    Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • A beach at sunset with people walking along the shore.
    Carpinteria State Beach
    2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Friends of the Library Used Bookstore
    1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Tomol Interpretive Play Area
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Seaside Gardens
    2 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station
    5 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Carl's Jr.
    13 min walk
  • Brass Bird
    18 min walk
  • Padaro Beach Grill
    3 min drive
  • The Spot
    2 min drive
  • Delgado's Mexican Foods
    14 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Null
  • 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 (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets 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 age 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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park, Carpinteria State Beach, and Tomol Interpretive Play Area. Seaside Gardens and Friends of the Library Used Bookstore are also within 2 mi (3 km). Carpinteria Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 776 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 243 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 127 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 166 out of 1685 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely place, clean, friendly staff. Great location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel recommended quiet, clean and close to freeway 101, good option
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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The room was clean and the staff were helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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All the staff were very friendly and helpful, and look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Ain’t the fanciest but the location is great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean, air conditioning was great, solid spot. Getting a room facing the highway was awfully noisy, but that’s par the course with any hotel, not their fault. Solid spot.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Comfortable bed. Too be honest I pick you because proximity to my family and the freeway. Pleasantly surprised
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Front desk is always helpful and kind. Pretty cheap, clean and pets stay free no extra charges.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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The property has basic components. I especially like hiw the room is spacious and clean. It’s good for the price in the area and parking apears safe. Only problem is the our room is facing the freeway so we can hear the trucks and ambulance or fire trucks but still had a good sleep despite this. It’s close to the freeway easy to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A clean, safe, well run bargain motel. I stay here often. If you’re paying over $300 a night, you will be disappointed, but for $160 or less, you’ll be fine. They have a fridge and microwave but no elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Air conditioning, parking and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cheap and easy place to stay, the room wan clean and the staff was really kind with us, I will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Make no mistake, this motel is a former Motel 6. Room layout and amenities are in line with the other Motel 6's I have stayed in. However, the rooms have been redone. Everything was clean and nice! Note: this property is freeway close, so request a room on the backside as I did and noise won't be a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Room was clean the staff was excellent it was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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It was fine. There are commercial cannabis greenhouses in the area that gave me a headache. Otherwise it was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing staff, the rooms are spotless, and the property is very clean and uncomfortable. There’s no cigarette but no homeless people in the parking lot. It’s the cheapest motel south of Santa Barbara and it is far better quality than Ventura or Santa Barbara hotels for half the price. Just be sure to book before the weekend cause they sell out and you’ll end up with a room along the highway if it’s last minute.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff was super nice. The beach is not a 17 minute walk, that is the South location not this one. Overall I was very satisfied with my stay, and appreciate free coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Disliked: Amenities
It was fine for an overnight stay. Friendly staff. Reasonably close to Santa Barbara without the Santa Barbara price tag. Room was clean but small. Bed was pretty spartan. One nightstand and plug for two people. Tiny shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Nice staff. Decent rooms for a couple of nights.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Disliked: Amenities
Felt really humid and the room was very small. But the staff was really nice and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room and friendly staff. It was an okay room for a price I wouldn’t usually pay for. Good for last minute bookings in the area without overpricing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean and well put together. The bed was comfortable. Bathroom was very large and well laid out. The shower was kind of small but then I'm a bigger guy so that's not a negative
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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6/10 Okay

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The Vagabond was average value for the price. The air conditioning was good. They had a laundry on site for the guests. The staff were kind and available.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2026