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ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Santa Barbara Harbor in Santa Barbara

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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134 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Economy Shared Dormitory | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

City center stay.With a stay at this Santa Barbara Beach hostel, you'll be steps from Reagan Ranch Center and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. Carriage and Western Art Museum and Moreton Bay Fig Tree are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 2 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 5 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara FisHouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Loquita - ‬4 min walk

About this property

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Hostel near Santa Barbara Harbor in Santa Barbara
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santa Barbara hostel.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 20 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

I.T.H. Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel Santa Barbara
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel to the airport?

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel is 10.4 mi (13-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel.

How close is ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 0.8 mi (2-min drive) from East Beach and 1 mi (7-min drive) from Leadbetter Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel offer free breakfast?

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel offers free on-the-go breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for USD 20 per night.

Does ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel have a pool?

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel does not have a pool.

Does ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel to downtown Santa Barbara?

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel is 1 mi away from Santa Barbara.

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 147 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Skylar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had to listen to drunk 38 year olds talk about how all American women are awful and the only good ones are in SE Asia or E Europe - and when I walked away back to my bunk, was confronted by one of them and I said I didn’t like how he was speaking about women it made him sound gross so he hit me in the face while I was literally sitting on my own bunk bed. Staff allowed him to stay. I left for my own safety. No manager contacted me at all. They don’t seem concerned at all,
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. Check in went smoothly, took a little tour, which was helpful. There were people relaxing outside the hostel and in the main lobby area as well. It was really noisy for a few minutes, but the manager quickly quieted things down. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I did not sleep at all because the guy above me snored all nite. I will never stay at a hostel again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrícia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tudo limpinho, perfeita localização, funcionários extremamente amáveis, foi sensacional. Eu nunca dou feedback, mas este fiz questão, pela simpatia, organização, limpeza, enfim, tudo perfeito para um hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to the train station. Simple and clean. Soap at the sink and shower. Town is walkable and relaxing 😎. Enjoy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the communal aspect of this hostel. Many amenities, and staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saksham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

J

Other guest woke me and was rude.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The available parking for a small fee was very convenient. Overall nice and clean and eveyone was was respectful during the quiet hours. Had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Such a fun stay at ITH Santa Barbara!

Everyone at the hostel, employees and other hostel goers alike, were so friendly and welcoming! We really enjoyed participating in the group activities the hostel offered. Great accommodations too - comfy bed, clean bathrooms, fun lobby to hang out. And i would be remiss not to mention the awesome make-your-own pancake breakfast. We would 100% stay at ITH again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baptiste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spend a great night there !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sparse but Great

Great location, friendly staff, right price. Even had pancakes you could make for breakfast and full kitchen for cooking dinner. Can walk from there to Piers with fabulous restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Charmika

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good day room circulation addition recommend

Place was clean and nice. I would strongly recommend individual fans that clip onto the bed rails for each of the beds for health purposes for guests. Rooms can get quite stuffy with multiple people in them and there's no real circulation unless window is open but it was closed unless we opened it. individual fans for each bed would be fair and affordable resolution to make it more comfortable for those wanting to have them. I would definitely return would just bring my own fan. otherwise it was a great stay. It's nice that they have nightly activities the staff was fun. It's a cool concept and great location right by the train and the beach and so many activities and a Dollar tree walking distance made it more affordable. Thank you each for hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

wanda, casa grande

Towels to dry your hands in the bathroom would be nice and the staff was drying laundry right outside my room door at 5am it made it hard to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Mission Viejo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My only complaint is that I didn’t stay longer! Fantastic, helpful, friendly staff. The property is well cared for both inside and out, and kept very clean. I’m a 70 year old woman traveling by myself, arrived by train, and this hostel is just across the tracks. I was given a beautiful little private room - which was perfect for 1 but would also be suitable for 2 if you don’t mind sharing a full size bed! The shared bathroom was great, spacious and clean. I felt very safe both day and night. Great (complimentary) coffee in the morning along with DIY eggs and pancakes. There’s a full kitchen with everything you need to make /reheat your own food, and a huge refrigerator where you can store your food. I’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Po-Ying

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024