LODGING

Luxury Hotels & Resorts

• Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara BOOK
  202 West Cabrillo Boulevard • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  805-965-4577, 800-965-9779
  In September 2008, Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara was re-designed by Annette Jaffe to complement the delightfully colorful and expansive grounds of the hotel. Located along Cabrillo Blvd in Santa Barbara’s famous ocean-front downtown district, Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara is a favorite spot for young travelers, families, and locals alike, and entices beach-goers with its design and style.  more...  map

• Bacara Resort & Spa
  8301 Hollister Avenue • Santa Barbara, CA 93117
  805-968-0100, 877-422-4245
  Listed as a preferred hotel and resort worldwide, this elegant resort provides 311 luxurious guest rooms and 49 specialty suites, all equipped with high speed Internet access, well-stocked mini bars, soft robes and slippers, and Frette bed and bath linens. Amenities on site include concierge and baby sitting services, 24 hour room service, a full service spa and beauty salon, business center, four lighted Har-Tru clay tennis courts, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and three restaurants.  map

• Canary Hotel
  31 West Carrillo Street • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  805-884-0300, 877-468-3515
  A luxury boutique hotel located in historic downtown Santa Barbara, Canary Hotel's 77 guest rooms and 20 suites feature fine art from local and regional artists, wrought iron accessories, hand painted ceilings and furniture, arched doorways, custom headboards and window treatments designed by Sally McQuillan, and imported bath tiles. A pool is located on the rooftop and a restaurant is near the lobby.  map

• Fess Parker Doubletree Resort
  633 East Cabrillo Boulevard • Santa Barbara, CA 93103
  Situated right across from the Pacific Ocean, this oceanfront hotel is nestled on 24 beautiful acres and offers 360 oversized guest rooms, all with private balconies or patios affording terrific views of the exquisite on site gardens, the Santa Ynez Mountains, or the Pacific Ocean. Many amenities are on site including tennis courts, a putting green, a whirlpool, an outdoor pool, shuffleboard courts, a hair salon, spa services, a summer children's program, a restaurant, a business center, a sauna, a gift shop, room service, airport shuttle services, and a fitness facility. more...  map

• Four Seasons Resort - The Biltmore
  1260 Channel Drive • Santa Barbara, CA 93108
  805-969-2261, 800-819-5053
  A classic West Coast Spanish Colonial-style resort in “America’s Riviera,” near Butterfly Beach, the Four Seasons Resort - The Biltmore offers 207 guest accommodations, which include rooms, suites and 12 private Spanish Colonial-style cottages. Customized moor mud masque, Aromapothecary sugar scrub, and spa in-room retreats are available. On-site amenities include The Kevin Charles Salon, Bella Vista, Ty Lounge, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, three hard-surface courts, and babysitting services. more...  map

Bed & Breakfast, Historic Inns & Hotels

• A-White Jasmine Inn BOOK
  1327 Bath Street • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  805-966-0589
  Experience Santa Barbara at A White Jasmine Inn which is one of the most renown and oldest bed and breakfast inns in the area. The charming facility offers quaint accommodations, delightful amenities, and a premium location. more...  map

• Cheshire Cat Inn CONTACT
  36 West Valerio • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  805-569-1610
  A deluxe Santa Barbara bed and breakfast, Cheshire Cat Inn consists of two Queen Ann Victorian homes which offer twelve guest rooms, two coach houses and two cottages for guests to relax in. Spa treatments are available in suite or in the Spa cottage. more...  map

• Ballard Inn & Restaurant
  2436 Baseline Avenue • Ballard, CA 93463
  Located North of Santa Barbara
  805-688-7770, 800-638-2466
  Nestled in a neighborhood of orchards and vineyards, this charming inn offers 15 beautifully decorated guest rooms, each evoking a particular aspect of the history of the Santa Ynez Valley. A full-service restaurant offering award-winning French-Asian cuisine is also on the property. An extensive wine list complements your meal. more...  map

• Country Inn By The Sea
  128 Castillo Street • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  805-963-4471
  Situated just a short stroll from the beach and downtown Santa Barbara, this cozy inn has beautiful old-world decor and it offers 47 luxurious and relaxing guest rooms and suites which include an array of amenities to make you feel right at home. Some of the amenities on site include a sauna, whirlpool spa, private balconies, and a daily continental breakfast.  map

• Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara (circa 1917)
  17 West Haley Street • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  805-963-9757
  A unique Historic Landmark Site hotel which offers 61 beautifully appointed guest rooms, all with classic California Spanish Revival decor, coffee makers, irons, ironing boards, and hair dryers. An expanded continental breakfast is served each morning in a cozy breakfast salon and guests can enjoy a room service menu from a local restaurant and same day dry cleaning service while staying at this historic hotel.  map

• Montecito Inn (circa 1928)
  1295 Coast Village Road • Santa Barbara, CA 93108
  800-843-2017
  Built by cinema legend Charlie Chaplin, this beautiful hotel is perfect for a relaxing getaway or a romantic weekend. The hotel offers personalized services and beautifully decorated guest rooms, as well as a restaurant, an outdoor pool, a fitness facility, a sauna, room service, a whirlpool, nightly turndown service, and a business center. A continental breakfast is served each morning.  map

• Old Yacht Club Inn (circa 1912)
  431 Corona del Mar Drive • Santa Barbara, CA 93103
  805-962-1277, 800-676-1676
  Gracious hospitality awaits you at this charming California Craftsman style bed and breakfast that offers individually decorated and comfortably furnished guest rooms, most with hardwood floors and Oriental rugs. All of the rooms have private baths and guests can enjoy a daily full gourmet breakfast and an evening hosted social hour where guests are invited to meet and enjoy wine and beverages. Fresh flowers and a decanter of sherry also welcomes you in all guest rooms. more...  map

• San Ysidro Ranch, A Rosewood Resort (circa 1893)
  900 San Ysidro Lane • Santa Barbara, CA 93108
  805-565-1700, 800-368-6788
  Situated in the Montecito foothills, this property features 40 private classic bungalow-style cottages and suites which wind along San Ysidro's hillside creek and tree-lined paths. Many of the accommodations have wood-burning fireplaces, plush king-size beds with fine linens, flat-screen TVs, antique furnishings, and patios with hot tubs. Guests can enjoy in-room spa treatments, a heated swimming pool, fitness center, and hikes in the Santa Ynez Mountains while staying here. more...  map

• Simpson House Inn (circa 1874)
  121 East Arrellaga Street • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  805-963-7067, 800-676-1280
  Situated within walking distance of historic downtown, this elegant Victorian estate is North America's highest rated AAA Five Diamond bed and breakfast. There are 15 exquisitely furnished guest rooms, suites, and cottages available that overlook an acre of beautiful English gardens. A full gourmet breakfast is served privately in your room, on a garden patio, or on the veranda, where an evening buffet of fine Mediterranean hors d'oeuvres are paired with local wines.   map

• Tiffany Country House (circa 1898)
  1323 De La Vina Street • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  805-963-2283, 800-999-5672
  This lovingly restored Victorian home offers seven beautifully decorated guest rooms, all with king or queen size beds, unique art and antiques, private baths, luxurious robes, and ceiling fans. Many of the rooms offer whirlpool tubs and wood-burning fireplaces. Guests can enjoy wine and horse d'oeuvres every evening and a full breakfast with a delicious hot entree each morning while staying at this inn.  more...  map

• Upham Victorian Hotel & Garden Cottages
  1404 De La Vina Street • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  805-962-0058
  The oldest continuously operating hotel in Southern California, this beautifully restored hotel offers a unique setting of seven buildings surrounding an acre of lovely gardens. Distinct accommodations, such as cottage suites, fireplace cottages, and master suites, await guests and surround them with a tranquil, peaceful stay.  map

Bed & Breakfast Guides and Directories

• BedandBreakfast.com
  is a leading directory of bed and breakfasts, inns, and boutique lodgings throughout Santa Barbara and neighboring California towns. Shop, compare, and book from their large selection of Santa Barbara B&B properties with many exclusive deals offered. Gift certificates are also available. BedandBreakfast.com has nearly 7,000 property listings throughout the United States with 50,000 reviews, 80,000 property photos, and interactive maps.

Guest Ranches

• Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort
  1054 Alisal Road • Santa Barbara, CA 93463
  Located just outside Solvang, California
  805-688-6411, 888-4-ALISAL
  The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort, located in the Santa Ynez Valley, is situated on a 10,000-acre working cattle ranch close to the Santa Barbara County wine country. This resort offers something for everyone including golf with two 18-hole championship courses, horseback riding, tennis, and fishing in a 100-acre spring-fed lake. Each of the 73 guest units features a wood-burning fireplace, high-beamed ceilings, and Western art.  more...  map

Spas & Wellness Retreats

• Take A Hike! Fitness Retreats
  1318 Nineteenth Street, #E • Santa Barbara, CA 90404
  310-453-9502
  Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains, this retreat center offers fun weekend escapes that get you into the outdoors and on the trail to a healthier lifestyle. The retreat accommodates all levels of fitness by scheduling hikes designed to match individual abilities and your retreat also includes a relaxing massage with a licensed therapist, a yoga class, and an introduction to tai chi. The accommodations are spacious and the retreat is also complete with private gardens, spacious grounds, and an Olympic-size swimming pool. Health conscious meals are prepared fresh on location from a menu designed specifically for guests. more...  map

• The Oaks at Ojai
  122 East Ojai Avenue • Santa Barbara, CA 93023
  located 20 minutes from downtown Ventura
  805-646-5573
  The Oaks at Ojai destination health spa is a delightful, stree-free place to lose pounds and inches, or just relax and enjoy a wide array of treatments. Voted one of Travel & Leisures 10 Best Destination Spas, The Oaks offers up to 16 exercise classes and fitness activities per day, healthy spa cuisine, massage, facials, wellness services and much more. Unique theme weeks include writer's workshops, yoga for golf, astrology and smoking cessation. more...  map

Condos & Vacation Rentals

• Santa Barbara, CA,Vacation Rentals By Owner on VRBO®
  Renting a private vacation home offers the affordability, exceptional value, and personal attention that you deserve. Most private vacation homes offer considerably more space than you will find in the typical hotel room often at a reduced cost. Now, families can vacation together and still have room to breathe. View their list of vacation rentals now...

• HomeAway Vacation Rentals in Santa Barbara, CA
  Forget ordinary hotel rooms! Finding the perfect vacation getaway in Santa Barbara, CA is easy on HomeAway.com. Choose from 75,000 homes, condos, guesthouses, cottages, and cabins worldwide, and inquire directly with property owners through the site. HomeAway.com vacation rentals offer a unique local experience, often less expensive and more spacious than hotel rooms.

• Rentalo.com
  saves you time! Click to inquire & compare offers from Vacation Rentals, Hotels, and Bed & Breakfasts in Santa Barbara, CA. Find the best deals on short term accommodations using this award-winning, traveler-tested website. Browse our extensive inventory offering leisure and business travelers a wide variety of lodging options; from a budget studio to a luxury villa on a private island, from a small boutique hotel or bed and breakfast to a 5 star resort. Find the perfect place to stay for every occasion including family vacations, romantic getaways, business trips, ski, beach or golf vacations.

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  Find the perfect vacation rental to match your budget without compromising on luxury and comfort. Search from a wide selection of vacation homes, villas, condos and other property types. Browse photos, rates, availability and book properties directly from owner in Santa Barbara and surrounding areas.

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Motels/Hotels

• Beach House Inn BOOK
  320 West Yanonali Street • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  805-966-1126
  Walk to beach, harbor, and restaurants while staying at this small, cozy inn which is situated on a quiet side street. There are 12 accommodations built around a lovely courtyard surrounded by flower beds and guests have several types of rooms to choose from, including single king rooms, studios, family suites, and apartments. more...  map

• Best Western Encina Lodge And Suites
  2220 Bath Street • Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  805-682-7277
  A bed and breakfast ambiance awaits you at this hotel that is perfect for both resort and long-term visits and it located adjacent to the prestigious Sansum-Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic and Cottage Hospital. There are 121 distinctively elegant and comfortable guest rooms and suites available and guests can enjoy a garden pool, the landmark aviary, unwinding on your own private patio or balcony, and a therapeutic spa while staying here.  map

• Best Western Inn At The Beach
  336 West Cabrillo Boulevard • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  805-965-6556
  Situated right across the street from the beach, this hotel features beautifully appointed guest rooms with many of the rooms being ocean or park side and most of the rooms including private balconies. A lovely courtyard and pool are on site for guests to enjoy, as well as a restaurant that offers room service and a daily continental breakfast.  map

• Best Western Pepper Tree Inn
  3850 State Street • Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  805-687-5511
  A charming, full service Spanish style mini resort that offers 150 beautiful, comfortable guest rooms, each with a private garden terrace. An array of amenities are on site for guests to enjoy while staying here, such as two sparkling pools, two whirlpools, sauna, massage services, a full service restaurant, and fitness facilities.  map

• Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
  223 Castillo Street • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  805-966-2219
  A luxurious harbor region inn with a charming French country decor that provides 31 select guest rooms, including deluxe rooms and suites, some of which have full kitchens and walk-in closets. Amenities on site include a spacious sundeck with views of the Santa Ynez Mountains, a heated pool, and a whirlpool spa. Guests can also enjoy a daily continental breakfast, afternoon wine reception, and evening milk and cookies.  map

• Cabrillo Inn at the Beach
  931 East Cabrillo Boulevard • Santa Barbara, CA 93103
  805-966-1641, 800-648-6708
  Guests can choose from ocean view guest rooms or Spanish vacation cottages while staying at this charming inn that provides guests with spectacular ocean and island views, an outdoor pool, second floor sundecks, an ocean view lounge, and an adjacent restaurant. A continental breakfast is served every morning. more...  map

• Coast Village Inn
  1188 Coast Village Road • Santa Barbara, CA 93108
  805-969-3266
  The Coast Village Inn is located in Santa Barbera, nestled between the mountains and the sea in the heart of the lush coastal community of Montecito. Pristine beaches, unique shops and boutiques, art galleries, and great restaurants are all within walking distance. Some rooms have parial ocean views overlooking the village, full kitchens, or wet bars. Amenites include a heated pool, cable television with HBO, and a continental breakfast at Peabody's, the on-site restaurant and bar.  map

• Colonial Beach Inn
  206 Castillo Street • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  805-963-4317
  Country decor fills this lovely inn that offers 23 spacious, individually decorated rooms, complete with high ceilings, classic Thomasville furniture, microwaves, and refrigerators. Suites with full kitchens are also available. Guests can enjoy an outdoor heated pool and spa, daily deluxe continental breakfast, an afternoon wine reception, and evening milk and cookies by the fireside while staying here.  map

• Days Inn
  116 Castillo Street • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  805-963-9772
  Located just 1 block north of Santa Barbara's picturesque Yacht Harbor and spectacular oceanfront, Days Inn offers guest rooms equipped with refrigerators, air conditioning, and cable television.  map

• Eagle Inn
  232 Natoma Avenue • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  805-965-3586
  Bright, spacious guest rooms, complete with fine period funishings, coffee makers, irons, ironing boards, refrigerators, microwaves, and high speed Internet access, are available at this inn that also offers a bridal suite with a fireplace and private patio. An expanded continental breakfast is served each morning.  map

• El Capitan Canyon
  11560 Calle Real • Santa Barbara, CA 93117
  805-685-3887
  Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez mountains lies El Capitan Ranch, an incredible beach side canyon resort located 15 minutes North of downtown Santa Barbara. Built in 2001, El Capitan Canyon offers creek side cabins with full baths and designer tents with down filled comforters, wet bar, private fire pit, and an unbelievable back to nature experience. The canyon boasts 15 miles of backcountry hiking and mountain biking as well as ocean sports and an outdoor pool.  map

• El Prado Inn
  1601 State Street • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  805-966-0807
  A family owned and operated inn that provides guests with a "home away from home," complete with excellent service in a relaxing atmosphere. The inn offers spacious and comfortable guest rooms and suites, with an array of personal touches, and guests can enjoy a large heated pool and a daily continental breakfast while staying here.  map

• Harbor House Inn
  104 Bath Street • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  805-962-9745
  Located one block from the beautiful West Beach community of Santa Barbara, the Harbor House is a unique, small and quiet Inn, renting rooms by the day, week or month. There are 10 guest rooms, all one-of-a-kind, furnished and decorated with many lovely antiques and collectibles. Rooms feature complete small kitchens with welcome breakfast basket, one queen size bed and private bathroom. Several have their own separate sitting rooms.  map

• Harbor View Inn
  28 West Cabrillo Boulevard • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  800-755-0222
  Santa Barbara’s premier beachfront hotel, this hotel provides 86 spacious, well appointed guest rooms and ten luxurious suites, all with private patios or balconies, terry cloth robes, refrigerators, coffee makers, personal safe, irons, ironing boards, and hair dryers. Amenities on site include a fine dining restaurant, fitness center, gift shop, spectacular outdoor pool, and room service.  map

• Holiday Inn Santa Barbara-Goleta
  5650 Calle Real • Santa Barbara, CA 93117
  805-964-6241
  A full service hotel located just two miles from the Santa Barbara airport, UCSB, High-Tech business centers and the beautiful Goleta Beach. The guest rooms are in a garden courtyard setting and have 27" televisions. High speed Internet throughout the hotel. Hotel services include: Remington's Restaurant, dining "To Go", heated outdoor pool, valet service, coin operated laundry, and airport shuttle.   map

• Hotel Santa Barbara
  533 State Street • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  805-957-9300
  Warm hospitality and charming guest rooms await you at this hotel that offers an array of room accommodations to meet your every need, with all rooms decorated in butter yellows and soft blues, and include hair dryers, high speed wireless Internet access, pillow-top mattresses, coffee makers, writing desks, irons, and ironing boards. Two well appointed meeting rooms are also available and a continental breakfast is served every morning.  map

• Inn At East Beach, The
  1029 Orilla Del Mar • Santa Barbara, CA 93103
  805-965-0546, 800-575-5667
  One of Santa Barbara's most popular beaches, East Beach is often the first beach you see when entering Santa Barbara, and this inn is situated just steps from the beach. Most of the inn's oversized guest rooms and suites surround a beautifully landscaped pool and courtyard, and all of the rooms including high speed wireless Internet access, coffee makers, irons, ironing boards, microwaves, and refrigerators. Guest laundry facilities are also on site and a continental breakfast is served daily.  map

• Inn By The Harbor
  433 W Montecito St • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  805-963-7851
  A dolphin fountain out front welcomes you to this inn which offers 42 lovely guest rooms, all with French country decor, lush bedding, and pine furniture. Guests can choose from a spacious guest room or a suite with a full kitchen. Lush, tropical gardens, a heated pool, and a whirlpool spa are also on the property, and guests can enjoy a daily deluxe continental breakfast, afternoon wine and cheese, and evening milk and cookies while staying here.  map

• Lemon Tree Inn
  2819 State Street • Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  805-687-6444
  This full service Santa Barbara hotel features 96 modern guest suites, most facing a one-acre tropical courtyard with oversized heated swimming pool, sundeck and hydrospa. The Lemon Tree Inn features the Crocodile Restaurant and Bar which serves cocktails, breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch all year. Guests can also dine in-room or outside on our tropical patio.   map

• Orange Tree Inn
  1920 State Street • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  805-569-1521
  The Orange Tree Inn features a private heated swimming pool and cabana. Each guest room offers private shower or bath, air conditioning and color television with expanded cable service. The inn features simple and comfortable well equipped accommodations perfect for the business traveler or budget minded vacationer.  map

• Orchid Inn at Santa Barbara
  420 West Montecito Street • Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  805-965-2333
  For vacation or business, The Orchid Inn at Santa Barbara offers a pleasurable escape to relax and feel at home in its charming ambiance. more...

• Pacifica Suites
  5490 Hollister Avenue • Santa Barbara, CA 93111
  805-683-6722
  The only all suite hotel in Santa Barbara, this luxurious hotel offers spacious and well appointed guest suites, all with separate living rooms with sofa sleepers, irons, ironing boards, hair dryers, and kitchenettes. An outdoor pool and a whirlpool spa are on site for guests to enjoy and airport shuttle services are available. A full, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily and a Manager's Reception is held Monday through Saturday evenings.  map

• Quality Inn
  3055 De La Vina Street • Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  805-687-6636
  Quality Inn features beautiful cozy rooms just 2 miles off historic downtown State Street. An outdoor swimming pool, high speed Internet access, and a continental breakfast are available for guests to enjoy.  map

• Ramada Limited
  4770 Calle Real • Santa Barbara, CA 93110
  805-964-3511
  Bordering the coastal foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains, this lovely hotel offers 126 spacious and beautifully appointed guest rooms, all with private patios or balconies with many overlooking the lush gardens and peaceful lagoon. Guests can enjoy an outdoor pool and a lovely garden courtyard surrounded by towering palm trees while staying here, as well as a daily buffet style continental breakfast.  map

• Sandman Inn
  3714 State Street • Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  805-687-2468
  Enjoy the personal and friendly service of a quiet inn while staying at this charming hotel that features 116 spacious and comfortable guest rooms, suites, kitchenette rooms, and two room family rooms. Amenities on site for guests to enjoy include two beautifully landscaped pools, a whirlpool spa, a restaurant and bar, and a daily continental breakfast buffet.  map

• Sandpiper Lodge
  3525 State Street • Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  805-687-5326
  Welcome to Santa Barbara's newly renovated lodge on upper State Street. The central location in mid-town Santa Barbara and 3-Diamond service make the Sandpiper Lodge the best value in town. A range of accommodations include 54 well-appointed guest rooms and 20 suites with 4 self-contained apartments. All air-conditioned rooms include a refrigerator, iron and ironing board, coffeemaker, hair dryer and a color TV with remote. A delicious continental breakfast is also included.  map

• Santa Barbara Inn
  901 East Cabrillo Boulevard • Santa Barbara, CA 93103
  805-966-2285
  Nestled along the scenic Santa Barbara shores, this full service boutique hotel offers spacious and stylishly appointed guest rooms, as well as a wide range of amenities for guests to enjoy while staying here such as an award-winning restaurant, a beautifully landscaped outdoor pool, a lounge, babysitting services, room service, and a gift shop. A continental breakfast is served daily.  map

• West Beach Inn, The
  306 West Cabrillo Boulevard • Santa Barbara, CA 97101
  Experience Santa Barbara at its finest while staying at this Mediterranean style hotel that has a superb seaside location and offers beautifully appointed guest rooms complete with luxurious bathrobes, data ports, voice mail, and spacious work desks. Guests can enjoy an outdoor pool, nightly turndown service, and concierge services while staying here, as well as a daily deluxe continental breakfast and an evening wine and cheese reception. more...  map