About this property

Beachfront Location: Cliff House Inn in Carpinteria offers direct beachfront access with a private beach area. Guests enjoy stunning sea views and a swimming pool with a view. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, balconies, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and parquet floors. Additional facilities include a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating areas. Dining Experience: The romantic restaurant serves seafood brunch, lunch, and dinner. Outdoor seating areas provide relaxing spaces to enjoy meals with scenic views. Nearby Attractions: Mussel Shoals Beach is just a few steps away, while Santa Barbara Airport is 30 mi from the inn. Other attractions include the University of California, Santa Barbara (31 mi) and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art (21 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free Parking Available On Site


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Paul
United States United States
The view is fantastic! The room and the grounds are very clean. The food at the Shoals Restaurant was wonderful, and eating outside looking over the ocean is great. The building itself is very old but it's charming.
Raymond
United States United States
Solitude and serenity practically made you actually feel like you can be on the coast of Hawaii.
Essie
United States United States
It is so very unique to stay there and be a part of ehat they have created for everyone who is lucky enough to visit. We met folks who had been coming here for years, and we see why. The staff are so warm and friendly. The shoals restaurant was...
Jillian
United States United States
Location was amazing. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained
Genevieve
United States United States
It’s such a beautiful place. My anxiety went from 10 to 0 so relaxing and the restaurant is amazing a little pricey, but worth it.
Robert
United States United States
I have been coming here since the. Early 80’s and it is a special place
Santy
United States United States
We love the virw..exactly from our window to see the ocean..the room was so clean..so comfortable. We absolutely will coming back again for our next vacation.. Thank you
Diana
United States United States
Breakfast was ok. Not much of a variety but what was there was good.
Adam
United States United States
The views are amazing, the shoals restaurant is awesome. The room was super clean. We used a uv light and there was nothing suspicious.
Darcy
United States United States
Very beautiful and serene. I could hear the waves from my bed

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Shoals Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Seafood
  • Open for
    Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Romantic

Amenities of Cliff House Inn

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

House rules

Cliff House Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The restaurant is not open for lunch on Mondays.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Cliff House Inn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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