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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Property class: 2

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A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a red roof.
A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and a chair.
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 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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $101
$87 nightly
$101 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 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
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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 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

  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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 WiFi

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 WiFi

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Total with taxes and fees
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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 15-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf. .This motel is 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse.
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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
  • ‪The Spot - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Padaro Beach Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Clementine's Steak House - ‬12 min walk

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"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • 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

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

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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 633 out of 1420 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1420 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 213 out of 1420 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1420 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 138 out of 1420 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Yanchao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for staying.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mario

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

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great comfy beds and pillows.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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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
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

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well managed, clean and safe property. Worth the visit.
Stayed 1 night 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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and we can keep our pets here too
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Analu

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Room was fair price for how nice and clean rooms were. Would definately stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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
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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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10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 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
Verified review

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

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
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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

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
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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
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
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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

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Customer service was remarkable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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