Santa Barbara & Montecito Hotels
5650 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117
Regarding accommodations, The Leta Hotel is a laid-back boutique retreat in Goleta offering top-notch amenities, including a fitness center, outdoor pool, and pet-friendly rooms. The rooms are spacious and sophisticated, with comfortable beds and high-quality linens. Guests can also enjoy delicious food and drinks at the on-site CAYA Restaurant and Bar.
901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
The Santa Barbara Inn is ideally located steps from the beach and the expansive Chase Palm Park. This boutique hotel boasts elegant and comfortable rooms offering ocean or mountain views. Guests can enjoy on-site amenities such as a heated outdoor pool, fitness center, and terrace lounge with stunning panoramic views.
31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
The Kimpton Canary Hotel is a boutique hotel located in Santa Barbara, California. It is known for its Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, its rooftop pool with stunning views of the city and the ocean, and its spirited atmosphere.
915 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
The Palihouse Santa Barbara is a boutique hotel located in Santa Barbara, California. It is known for its Mediterranean-style architecture, its private balconies and patios overlooking a tranquil courtyard and gardens, and its relaxed atmosphere that is favored among couples and travelers alike.
1188 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Originally built in 1935, the Coast Village Inn is an intimate and stylish throwback to West Coast mid-century design in Montecito. Accommodations include studio rooms and larger two-bedroom apartment suites with kitchens, the latter of which is perfect for families or groups who want to stay within walking distance of Santa Barbara beaches.
1759 South Jameson Lane, Montecito, CA 93108
The Rosewood Miramar Beach in Montecito carries on the Rosewood brand's commitment to world-class luxury in spectacular fashion. Just steps away from the soft, silky sands of Miramar Beach, the 5-star hotel includes six restaurants and bars, including the oceanfront Miramar Beach Bar, two pools, and the Sense Rosewood Spa.
1295 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Known more famously as "the Inn that Charlie built," few hotels can match the history and glamor of Santa Barbara's Montecito Inn. As local lore has it, the hotel was brought to life in 1928 by an investment group said to be headed by silent film legend Charlie Chaplin, and it went on to become a preferred coastal getaway for stars during Hollywood's Golden Age from the 1930s to the 1960s. Today, the ever-charming inn retains its classical, old-school elegance while offering guests modern luxuries.
524 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
For minimalist sophistication, mere steps from downtown Santa Barbara, The Drift Hotel is the ideal landing spot for visitors wanting to experience the heart of the city on foot. Within a half-mile walk from the hotel's State Street location, you'll encounter West Beach, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Harbor, the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, The Funk Zone, Paseo Nuevo, and over 100 restaurants and bars.
36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Few high-end hotels offer better proximity to the lively Santa Barbara waterfront than The Hotel Californian. Located in the city's ultra-trendy Lower State neighborhood, the hotel exudes West Coast-cool and is a short stroll to The Funk Zone. The 121-room Moroccan accented, Spanish Colonial Revival hotel occupies two blocks at State and E Mason Streets and includes four dining and drink venues, a rooftop pool, and the Majorelle spa.
800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Perched on a hillside overlooking downtown and the Santa Barbara Harbor, El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel promises its guest a unique and enchanting stay. The definition of a private retreat, the El Encanto features an array of accommodations, including roughly ninety mission style and California craftsman bungalows and suites, set against a backdrop of seven acres of methodically tended terraced gardens.
8301 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
Serenity awaits the discerning traveler at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Goleta's westernmost reach. Although a 20-minute drive from downtown Santa Barbara, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara immerses you in seaside luxury. The stunning oceanfront resort occupies 78 acres with direct access to two beaches. In addition to legendary Ritz-Carlton service, guests are privy to three pools, six restaurants, and the 42,000-square-foot Ritz-Carlton Spa Bacara.
202 W. Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
The Milo promises a chic, spirited stay for those seeking direct access to Santa Barbara's lively West Beach and the adjacent Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. The hacienda-style property occupies 2.5 acres and is an easy walk to the Funk Zone and an eclectic selection of oceanfront eateries.
900 San Ysidro Ln, Montecito, CA 93108
Set in the idyllic and peaceful foothills of Santa Barbara, San Ysidro Ranch features thirty-eight woodsy cottages amid beautiful floral gardens and mature sycamore and oak trees. With citrus groves and olive trees dotting the property, along with a lily pond and colorful lantanas, San Ysidro Ranch is the perfect place to visit when looking for a private escape to connect with nature.
Just a few blocks north of State Street, Bath Street is a quiet, tree-lined stretch of historic homes, several of which have been converted into charming bed and breakfasts. For travelers who want character, a homemade breakfast, and a lower nightly rate than the beachfront resorts, these inns are among the best values in Santa Barbara.
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1720 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Set in an 1890s Victorian, the Bath Street Inn is consistently ranked among the top bed and breakfasts in the city. Guests are treated to a full homemade breakfast, an afternoon wine and cheese social hour, and freshly baked cookies, along with a garden patio, a cozy library, and complimentary off-street parking. The individually decorated rooms and reasonable rates make it a longtime favorite for couples and returning visitors.
1908 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Tucked behind tall hedges and winding garden pathways, the Secret Garden Inn & Cottages offers a secluded retreat within walking distance of downtown. Originally built in 1905, the property includes individually decorated guest rooms and freestanding cottages, five of which have private decks with hot tubs. A homemade French breakfast, served in the dining room or out on the patio beneath the persimmon tree, rounds out a peaceful and affordable stay.
1327 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
A newer addition to the street, the Craft House Inn is a modern bed and breakfast in the restored home that previously housed A White Jasmine Inn. It pairs the intimacy of a classic B&B with updated, contemporary rooms, and it offers full-home buyout options for groups traveling together.
Beyond the inns, the residential blocks of Bath Street and the surrounding neighborhood are also home to a range of vacation rentals and Airbnb-style stays, from single rooms to whole historic homes, which can be a budget-friendly option for longer visits or larger groups.