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Hostel ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel (formerly ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel)

134 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, California (Ca), CA 93101 , USA (show map)

8.8

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Hostel Overview

Situated in Santa Barbara, 400 metres from West Beach, ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities. Popular points of interest nearby include Brooks Institute Of Photography, Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Granada Theatre. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.
The rooms at the hostel are fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen.
Guests at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Amtrack Station Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College and Antioch College. Santa Barbara Airport is 16 km from the property.

Formerly ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel

Before August 2025 ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel was known as ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel

Before November 2023 ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel was known as I.T.H. Santa Barbara Beach Hostel

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

The double room features heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Double Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

The double room features heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

This bed in dormitory features air conditioning.

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

This bed in dormitory has air conditioning.

10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

The dormitory room provides heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 10 beds.

10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

The dormitory room offers heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 10 beds.

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Facilities of ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

General
On-site parking, Parking, Private parking

Activities
Fishing, Golf course (within 3 km), Horse riding, Snorkelling

Food & Drink
BBQ facilities, Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks)

Transportation
Car hire

Front-desk/reception area services
Lockers, Luggage storage, Safety deposit box

Common areas
Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace, Terrace

Entertainment and children services
Evening entertainment

Shops
Mini-market on site

Miscellaneous
Adult only, Heating

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Heating, Linen, Shared Bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Last updated: 11 May 2026 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
From 16:00:00 hours

Check-Out
Untill 11:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

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

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8.8

Fabulous

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Myrthe

“Superb”

10.0

10 May 2026

Really nice space and central Beds are super good Pancakes are awesome Best hostel ever Super clean

Felipe

“Beautiful!”

10.0

02 May 2026

The hostel is in an excellent location, close to restaurants and nightlife. It’s very safe and comfortable, I would definitely stay here again.

Henrietta

“Superb”

9.0

08 Dec 2025

Good vibes, open minded people and the pancake brekkie

Jack

“Lovely building, some strange folk, go for the sunshine, bed and the breakfast”

6.0

20 Nov 2025

Chaz checking me in, breakfast, the bed, the natural light, the tunes!

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Hostel ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel (formerly ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel)

134 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, California (Ca), CA 93101 , USA (show map)

Hostel Overview

Formerly ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Double Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

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Hostel ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel (formerly ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel)

134 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, California (Ca), CA 93101 , USA (show map)

Hostel Overview

Formerly ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel

Lock in a great price now and relax with our Price Guardian working for you

Rooms List

Double Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Double Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

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“Beautiful!”

“Superb”

“Lovely building, some strange folk, go for the sunshine, bed and the breakfast”

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