Are you preparing for an exciting trip to Santa Barbara? Congratulations! The "American Riviera" is a stunning, picturesque destination that promises plenty of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and cultural experiences. As you plan your trip, you'll need to consider where to stay during your visit. While there are several options for accommodations in Santa Barbara, hotels offer numerous advantages that make them an excellent choice for travelers.
First and foremost, hotels provide exceptional comfort and convenience during your stay in Santa Barbara. With comfortable beds, clean and well-appointed rooms, and a range of amenities, hotels ensure that you have a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Many hotels also offer on-site dining options, fitness facilities, and other perks that can enhance your stay. Plus, hotels typically have helpful staff members who can assist you with any questions or requests, making your trip stress-free.
Another reason to choose a hotel in Santa Barbara is the opportunity to enjoy stunning views and prime locations. Many hotels in the area boast breathtaking ocean or mountain views, giving you a front-row seat to the region's natural beauty. Additionally, hotels are often situated in convenient locations within close proximity to the city's top attractions, making it easy for you to explore and experience all that Santa Barbara has to offer.
Lastly, staying in a hotel provides a sense of luxury and indulgence, adding an extra element of enjoyment to your trip. Whether you're looking for a boutique hotel with personalized service or a larger, full-service establishment, Santa Barbara offers a range of hotel options to suit your preferences and budget. No matter which hotel you choose, you can look forward to a comfortable, luxurious experience that will make your visit to Santa Barbara even more unforgettable.
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La Playa Inn Santa Barbara
Featuring a snack and drink vending machine, and a lift, La Playa Inn Santa Barbara is situated in West Beach, which is named for the wide sandy area popular with sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers, within 1.2 km of Stearns Wharf Harbor. The inn also provides Wi Fi available throughout the property.
Staying in the property, you are invited to discover Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church, located about a 10-minute ride away, or visit sports venues like Los Banos Del Mar Public Swimming Pool, set a 17-minute walk away. Ambassador Park is relatively close to the La Playa Inn Santa Barbara, while University of California is a 15-minute walk away. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Leadbetter Beach, which is only 750 metres away. The 3-star La Playa Inn Santa Barbara is also within an 8-minute walk of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. Castillo & Montecito bus stop is at a distance of only a short stroll away from this property.
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Motel 6-Santa Barbara, Ca - State Street
Set at a 3.3 km distance from the enchanting Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, the 2-star Motel 6-Santa Barbara, Ca - State Street features WiFi in public areas as well as public parking on site. The pet friendly motel lies in Upper State Street with easy access to Highway 101, 5 minutes by car from such cultural sights as Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.
The property is located in the very heart of Santa Barbara merely 200 metres from Chaucer's Bookstore and about 25 minutes on foot from Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church. The Motel 6-Santa Barbara, Ca - State Street Santa Barbara is near a zoo and restaurants, and opposite to Loreto Plaza Shopping Center. The nearby entertainment attractions of Santa Barbara include Earl Warren Show Grounds Event Venue, which is about 25 minutes' walk away. State & Ontare bus stop is situated just a walk down to Motel 6-Santa Barbara, Ca - State Street.
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Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
The comfortable Hotel Milo Santa Barbara enjoys a central location in the very heart of Santa Barbara, merely 9 minutes' walk from Stearns Wharf Harbor. Standing within minutes of Carriage and Western Art Nonprofit Museum, this 4-star smoke-free hotel offers a snack bar together with fitness classes and spa therapy.
The oceanfront property places you 5 minutes by car from The Cabrillo Ball Park and just 5 minutes' walk from Waterfront. Natural attractions in the area include Santa Barbara Harbor, at a moderate distance from the traditional Milo, and a beach is nearly a 5-minute walk away. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being 5 minutes' drive from Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants Mall. Hotel Milo Santa Barbara is located 25 km from Santa Barbara airport and not too far from Castillo & Montecito bus stop.
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Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Featuring WiFi throughout the property, Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is set within 19 minutes' walk of Stearns Wharf Harbor. Parking is available on site at the hotel.
Located a minute's walk from Moreton Bay Fig Tree, this 4-star property also provides easy access to Santa Barbara City College. You will enjoy your visit to University of California, nearly 15 minutes on foot from the smoke-free hotel. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to West Beach, which is approximately 0.8 km away. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting the sand Leadbetter Beach, relatively near Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel. The bus stop Montecito & Rancheria is located at the distance of 150 metres from this accommodation.
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Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Hotel
Featuring yoga classes and spa therapy, the 4-star Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Hotel is situated near the entertainment district of Santa Barbara. Centrally located in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers less than 6 minutes' walk from the special gallery "Santa Barbara Museum of Art", the hotel has 97 rooms.
Within walking distance to a designer boutique and retail shops, this comfortable boutique property is close to Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants Mall. The Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Santa Barbara offers proximity to family venues such as Santa Barbara Zoo (3.4 km) and Kids World Playground (1.2 km). Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Turtle Pond, which is approximately 1.2 km away. Kimpton Canary Hotel, An Ihg Hotel is situated only a few minutes from the white - sand Leadbetter Beach, while Transit Center bus station lies about a 5-minute walk away.
Hotels in Santa Barbara
Top Hotel for couples ๐ | La Playa Inn Santa Barbara |
Hotel with a view ๐ | Motel 6-Santa Barbara, Ca - State Street |
Hotel with balcony ๐ค๏ธ | Hotel Milo Santa Barbara |
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Lemon Tree Inn
Located a 10-minute drive from Santa Barbara City College, the 3-star Lemon Tree Inn Santa Barbara offers Wi-Fi throughout the property and parking. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, this Santa Barbara hotel is nestled about a 10-minute ride from natural attractions like the oceanfront Arroyo Burro Beach County Park.
The property is placed in Upper State Street with easy access to Highway 101, a walk from a sacred site like Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church. Guests can visit Chinese Evangelical Free Church, which is less than a 5-minute stroll away, and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History which is a 5-minute ride from the Lemon Tree Inn. Entertainment options in the area feature Earl Warren Show Grounds Event Venue within 25 minutes' walk of the accommodation. Situated in the heart of Santa Barbara, Lemon Tree Inn is adjacent to State & Alamar bus stop.
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Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
The 5-star Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara is around 25 minutes on foot from Andree Clark Bird Refuge Nature Preserve and has a swimming pool and a fitness room. Set in Montecito with plenty of places to see and be seen, from the Biltmore's Bella Vista restaurant to celeb-studded Butterfly Beach, this luxury hotel is at a short distance from the Scenic Butterfly Sandy Beach and has a sauna and an outdoor swimming pool.
The Four Seasons Resort Biltmore is placed about 30 km from Santa Barbara airport and at a 4.6 km distance from such cultural venues as MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. It is also within 5 minutes' drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and steps away from gardens. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Butterfly Beach, which is just a 5-minute walk away. The Kid-friendly Chase Palm Waterfront Park is situated nearly a 10-minute drive from Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara. The bus stop Coast Village Rd & Olive Mill is located in walking distance from the property.
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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Providing 12 rooms, the 4-star Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Santa Barbara is 5 minutes by car from the Scenic Butterfly Sandy Beach. At the motel, located not very far from Santa Barbara Zoo, you can spend the day in a heated pool or keep active with diving, canoeing and hiking.
Situated in East Beach with plenty to do for all active beachgoers, this Santa Barbara property is set nearly 17 minutes on foot from the Kid-friendly Chase Palm Waterfront Park. From the Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection it will take about 25 minutes to walk to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to West Beach, which is about 0.9 km away. Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is located right by Chromatic Gate, in Santa Barbara. Situated in the heart of Santa Barbara, this smoke-free property is a minute's walk from Cabrillo and Milpas bus stop.
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Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Featuring a swimming pool, the 4-star Best Western Plus Santa Barbara is set about 25 minutes' walk from Kids World Playground. This luxurious hotel in Santa Barbara offers a lift, a snack and drink vending machine.
The charming accommodation is placed about 20 km from Santa Barbara airport and approximately 25 minutes' walk from such cultural venues as Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum. Situated right in the centre of Santa Barbara, the hotel is just a short drive from Old Mission Santa Barbara Catholic Church. Stearns Wharf Harbor is at a 3.8 km distance from this Santa Barbara property. Bath & Los Olivos bus stop is just near Best Western Plus Santa Barbara.
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Simpson House Inn
The 5-star Simpson House Inn Santa Barbara is set 250 metres from Turtle Pond and features spa therapy and various recreational opportunities. Located within short walking distance to the lush Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, this Santa Barbara inn is sited in Santa Barbara Downtown with Paseo Nuevo, a shopping center with tiled courtyards, fountains, and chain retailers and surrounded by landscaped grounds and gardens.
The property is less than 5 minutes' walk from Unity Church of Santa Barbara, just a pleasant stroll away from the compact Santa Barbara Museum of Art. The Simpson House Inn Santa Barbara offers proximity to such natural sights as Santa Barbara Harbor (3.2 km) and Rocky Nook Park (1.8 km). The accommodation is situated nearly a 25-minute walk from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, while Transit Center bus station lies around 15 minutes' walk away. Additionally, a train station is placed near Simpson House Inn.
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Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt Santa Barbara is set merely 1.4 km from Santa Barbara Art Glass. Standing close enough to The Cabrillo Ball Park, the hotel offers a lounge bar together with yoga classes and various recreational opportunities.
Thanks to its beachfront location in East Beach with a wide range of recreational activities, this pet-friendly property is merely 5 minutes on foot from Santa Barbara Zoo. Cabrillo Pavillion Arts Center is a few metres away from the Mar Monte Hotel, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt, and Santa Barbara airport is 25 km away. A family vacation to Santa Barbara will become more exciting if you visit Santa Barbara Zoological Gdns lying within an 11-minute walk of the accommodation. Cabrillo and Milpas bus stop is located only 200 metres away.