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ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

2.0 star property

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A coastal road leading to a pier with a view of the ocean and beach.
Exterior
Living area
A building with a central courtyard, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.
A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a blue chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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134 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Moreton Bay Fig Tree
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Shared Dormitory

Economy Shared Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with two single beds, a ceiling fan, and a window with blue curtains.

Basic Double Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

10 Bed Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

This hostel features self parking, laundry facilities, and a garden. Free on-the-go breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, barbecue grills, a picnic area, and a vending machine are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel offers 9 shared accommodations with air conditioning and 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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include locker space, laundry facilities, and a vending machine
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf
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.

Guests are served free on-the-go breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Shared accommodation

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 225 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very cool vibe!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff is really nice and helpful overall a comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean and Fun property with daily activities..2 blocks from the beach. Make your own pancake breakfast with great coffee. Great prices! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

yusnawaty

Liked: Amenities
breakfast okay you have to cook eggs in the kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing spot and awesome staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alfie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing staff, really friendly & welcoming. Well-equipped hostel with a cozy common area and everything you might need but forgot. Daily/nightly events and a great outdoor space. Literally next to the train station so it’s convenient to get to. My daughter & I felt safe the entire time!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luciano

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay. Good breakfast, friendly staff, good vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hostel! Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dezheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Neat and clean place for backpackers. I love the kitchen which allows me to cook for the kids and myself. Very nice atmosphere and well maintained. They are not fancy but definitely clean everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Walkable to everything, beach and downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to the beach, public transportation, restaurants, farmers market etc. Lots of activities. Games, corn hole, ping pong, firepit. Washers and dryers. Lockers. Vending machine. Kitchen. Breakfast provided. Beds are comfortable. Staff is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun and friendly atmosphere. Matthew was especially kind in showing me around. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saksham

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

10/10 Excellent

Salha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, clean accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were SUPER chill! Everyone was friendly (guests and staff alike). There's a common area kitchen where you can store your food in a refrigerator or freezer, and there are utensils, basic spices, a stove, and cooking ware to prepare your own food. During my stay they had eggs, bananas, and pancake mix that they provided for breakfast with some accoutrements for the pancakes (brown sugar, coconut, syrup). There were common guitars and a common piano for people to use too. Lights out at 11am and it wasn't too noisy. Such a cool place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute and inviting space!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is always amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VITORIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! Great location, so close to the beach and to Downtown, you can walk to both, staff so kind, space super clean - will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a centrally located welcoming place to stay. Common areas have all the amenities that every hostel should carry. The private room I booked could also have had its private bathroom in it. However, the shared bathroom and the all gender restroom was clean and helpful. Eggs, package and the coffee were pleasant for the breakfast. Thanks to Bobby, Jonathan and the rest of the hostel crew for their accessibility.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MEAGHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great spot! From the first intro to the property and staff to the end of my stay it was perfect. Great space, very clean, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, great spot to meet new people, friendly staff, clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I spend 4 days in this Hostel and it was incredible ! The staff are so nice and everything is really clean ! By the way if you meet Maxine you're better watch out because she is iconic !! There is also activities during the day and in the evening, so as a single traveler it's perfect to meet new people ! Don't hesitate if you come in Santa Barbara, come to the ITH !!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025