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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 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.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, white countertops, and a built-in TV.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $95
$82 nightly
$95 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6

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, Seaside Gardens
    ‪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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Carpinteria

When you stay at Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North in Carpinteria, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Carpinteria State Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo. .This motel is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Santa Barbara Harbor and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Butterfly Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Carpinteria State Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 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) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Bird - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Clementine's Steak House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Spot - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Padaro Beach Grill - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North offers 124 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout drapes/curtains. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

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

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Stay in one of 124 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • 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

  • 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 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

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 2.30 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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

Property is also known as

6 Santa Barbara Carpinteria North
Motel 6 Carpinteria North
Motel 6 Santa Barbara Carpinteria North
Motel 6 Santa Barbara
Motel Six Carpinteria
Carpinteria Motel Six
Carpinteria Motel 6
Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North Hotel Carpinteria
Motel 6 Carpinteria
Motel 6 Santa Barbara Carpinteria North
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North Motel
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North Carpinteria

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 565 out of 1276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 112 out of 1276 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and facility
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet, good location, great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great for a 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aleksei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was so hospitable and friendly❤️ The location is great , it was so close to Santa Barbara . It’s definitely worth coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean and cozy room. Minutes from eateries and the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well managed. Super clean and well maintained property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Dorota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff nd clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front office staff is the best
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Irena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. We stayed 1 night so not much more to say.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was simple, clean and an easy process to stay there .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the late check in option
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super efficient and well organized motel 6.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Nice staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to take quick rest. Staff it's very nice and helpful. Wouldn't mind staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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