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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

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Located close to Carpinteria State Beach, Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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(49 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South is in a walkable area with great shopping. While the natural beauty of Carpinteria State Beach and Rincon Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. Don't miss out on a visit to Santa Barbara Zoo. Visit our Carpinteria travel guide
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5550 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, 93013

What's nearby

  • A beach at sunset with people walking along the shore.
    Carpinteria State Beach
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A rocky beach with driftwood, a pier, and a bridge in the background.
    Tar Pits Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A rocky shoreline with waves crashing against the rocks and a sandy beach with seals and birds.
    Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A residential area with houses and a mountainous backdrop.
    Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park
    2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Tee Time Practice Center
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station
    20 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min walk
  • Carl's Jr.
    3 min drive
  • Brass Bird
    14 min walk
  • The Spot
    19 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
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

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
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • 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: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years 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 South have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (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 South?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South located?

Situated by the ocean, this motel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Carpinteria State Beach and within 9 mi (15 km) of Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club and Rincon Beach. Butterfly Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo are also within 12 mi (20 km). Carpinteria Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 758 out of 1715 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 473 out of 1715 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 232 out of 1715 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 134 out of 1715 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 118 out of 1715 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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It was a nice and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good place for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A great place to stay, with friendly staff, comfortable rooms, and plenty of parking—especially suitable for large commercial vehicles.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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For a motel it is well kept and staff is great. Great stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff friendly, room clean, basic amenities. Older hotel in need of upgrades. Good for a quick stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place, great staff! Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room was very clean, staff was friendly, air conditioning blew nice and cold, parking was safe and secured
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, friendly staff, easy parking, close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great place to stay, and a nice pool!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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The room was clean and comfortable. A decent place to for a short stay and good price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was good! Good price and not too far out from Santa Barbara
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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We love the location! Close to town and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay! The location was close to everything, friendly staff , clean room . 10/10 for the price!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The front desk staff were incredibly kind and helpful. Very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice pool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The front office staff are so welcoming and so friendly. They work really hard to make sure that this is a wonderful experience. Housekeeping is always keeping everything spotless they work so hard there and I really admire their tenacity. It’s always a wonderful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beds were comfortable and the room was clean. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Parking and AC 👍👍 Pool👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Would stay at vagabond inn again. Great value for the money, felt safe on property. Room had a microwave and refrigerator, easy check in and out. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Had a last minute need for a hotel in the area, we love Carpenteria , so when I saw a room for 150 for a Saturday evening I jumped on it. I wasn’t expecting much for the price but was happily surprised. If you take bikes it will be an easy ride to the beach, and close to many delicious restaurants. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff was helpful. Rooms were a bit small but clean. A/C worked great and they did have WiFi.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place for the price, easy to come and go and rooms are simple and work great. Not fancy, and hard to contact staff on the phone from outside the hotel, but all went well and we will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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VAGABOND IS GOOD INN FOR US BECAUSE IT IS CLEAN AND CHEAP AND KINDFUL
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026