Places to stay in Santa Barbara, California

We currently have 69 accommodations in and around Santa Barbara. There are also other regional listings available for Motels, RV parks, Hotels and other properties. You can filter these listings by the available types.

Santa Barbara is a beautiful city on the coast of Southern California along Highway 101, located on a narrow plain between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The city is a collage of hills, seas, island views, red tiled roofs, trees and flowers. Popular with weekenders from the metropolitan Los Angeles who are looking for a short escape, the city is beautiful and easygoing, amazingly rich in diverse surprises, pleasures, and attractions. Local dining options include Scarlett Begonia, Bouchon, Arigato Sushi, and The Daisy Restaurant.

If you are travelling in the area, Santa Barbara is located close to Pacifica Graduate Institute, Montecito Covenant Church, Sheffield 11-002 Dam, Buckhorn Creek and Santa Barbara City College.

The center of Santa Barbara ( which is at is longitude -119°42'21.6 and latitude 34°25'23.88 ) is located 7 miles away from Summerland, 7 miles away from Goleta and 8 miles away from Loleta.

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The Coast Village Inn

9 OUT OF 10 This hotel was conveniently located. The rooms were small, but cute. They are pretty clean. Some stains on the carpet, but the linens were great. It had wireless internet which was great, and a nice large flat screen TV. The only problem was the mattress. It was lumpy, it wasn't the best nights .....
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The Best Western Intap'i Inn At The Beach

10 OUT OF 10 The room was cozy and quaint. Very clean and had some wonderful toiletries. The best television we have experienced in any hotel room. The pool was clean and perfect temp. The only suggestion I have to make things perfect is to get rid of the hard boiled eggs they served at breakfast and replace .....
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The Upham Hotel

Located in the heart of Santa Barbaras historic downtown the Upham Hotel and Country House is a garden oasis convenient to boutiques gourmet restaurants performing arts theatres and museums. The hotel offers fifty guest rooms including luxurious suites and cottages some with gas fireplaces and .....

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The El Encanto

Belmond El Encanto is located in Santa Barbaras American Riviera - nestled on seven-acres of gloriously landscaped gardens. The Resort offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean from its commanding hilltop perch. Belmond El Encanto is located less than a mile from downtown - offering convenient .....

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The Best Western Pepper Tree Inn

This Santa Barbara hotel is near miles of amazing California coastline, live theater and concert venues. Explore the local beaches and harbor near our large resort-style hotel with two pools, lush gardens and plenty of amenities. Your BEST WESTERN PLUS Pepper Tree Inn features a convenient .....

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The Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Located on one of Southern California*s most beautiful coastlines our dramatic 24-acre mission-style DoubleTree Resort is just half a mile from downtown and 20 minutes from the airport via complimentary transportation until 9 p.m. making The Fess Parker Santa Barbara Hotel - A DoubleTree by Hilton .....

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The Franciscan Inn

The Franciscan Inn is a charming Spanish-Mediterranean hideaway just one block from the beach and next door to a quiet residential area. Originally a Spanish-style ranch house from the 1920’s, the owners have meticulously transformed the property into a modern and comfortable inn that has .....

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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara

With 78 acres of ocean front property -including 2 miles of natural beach- Bacara offers an expansive sun-drenched setting with endless vistas of sea and sky- while the resort*s innovative and artful design- low-storied buildings terraced to the sea- is in keeping with the intimacy and aesthetics .....

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The Taj Cafe ( Dining / Indian ). Located at 905 State Street. Fine Indian Village Cuisine. www.thetajcafe.com Link

Jack’s Bistro And Famous Bagels ( Dining / Coffee shop / Tea ). Located at 53 South Milpas Street. Whether you’re a lifetime local or you’re just passing through the beautiful Central Coast, we’ll be sure to treat you just like family when you’re at Jack’s. We pride ourselves on serving our customers the freshest and best tasting breakfast and lunch in Santa Barbara, offering classic breakfast and lunch items www.bagelnet.com Link

Corazon Cocina ( Dining / Mexican ). Located at 38 West Victoria. Dining at Corazon Cocina will make you feel as though you’ve temporarily stepped into the streets of Guadalajara—with big, bold color, flavor, and texture in every bite. Serving Mexican street food that’s inspired by ingredients from the local markets, the menu at Corazon Cocina is traditional but also innovative, with Chef Ramon Velazquez using out-of-the-box ideas to keep diners on their toes. Keeping with the tradition of street food, dining at Corazon Cocina is inexpensive and accessible—with portion sizes that will allow you to try a variety of flavors in every meal. www.corazoncocinasb.com Link

Shalhoob’s Funk Zone Patio ( Dining / Other ). Located at 220 Gray Avenue. Family owned and operated since 1973, Shalhoob Meat Company provides premium custom cut meats and poultry to homes and restaurants throughout the city of Santa Barbara, right from our “Funk Zone” location. A staple in the community for over 50 years, we also offer gourmet beef jerky derived from our three-generation old family recipe and unique seasonings for meats and vegetables. www.funkzonepatio.com Link

Hook And Press Donuts ( Dining / Coffee shop / Tea ). Located at 15 East Figueroa Street. It started with a simple desire: to bring better donuts to Santa Barbara and share them with the community we love. hookandpressdonuts.com Link

Santo Mezcal ( Dining / Other ). Located at 119 State Street. Debuting the latest concept from restaurateur Carlos Luna and the talented team behind the Los Agaves Restaurants. Our Executive Chef Ricardo Garcia presents a modern contemporary Mexican cuisine, rooted in Mexican flavors and traditions that also celebrate local and seasonal ingredients from the Santa Barbara and surrounding regions. santomezcalsb.com Link

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