The Pacific Ocean is less than 5 minutes’ walk from this Santa Barbara property. Continental breakfast and free WiFi are provided. A refrigerator is included in each room.
marjorie
United Kingdom
Location perfect to pop into downtown & we’re not expecting breakfast really good choice & lovely patio very relaxed
Located less than a minutes’ walk to the beach, this pet-friendly Santa Barbara motel offers an outdoor pool and modern guest rooms with cable TV. State Street is 5 minutes’ drive away.
Adam
United Kingdom
The location was very good, it was so close to the beach. There was plenty of parking and the rooms looked quite new. We were satisfied with our stay.
Featuring a one acre tropical courtyard and an outdoor pool, this Santa Barbara hotel offers rooms with flat-screen cable TV. It is 1.6 km from the Museum of Natural History.
Carol
United Kingdom
This was a great room - spacious, clean, quiet, separate anteroom with the fridge and microwave by the sink so no gurgling noises at night, small moveable sofa to catch the setting sun, balcony overlooking central courtyard with palms. I thought the restaurant tables in the courtyard would mean it was noisy but it wasn't. We didn't eat at the there but the food looked (and smelt) lovely!
This hotel is 2 miles from Santa Barbara and within a 5-minute walk of the Santa Barbara Zoo. It offers an outdoor pool, a patio, and rooms with flat-screen TVs.
Located 6.4 km from Arroyo Burro Beach Country Park, this hotel in Santa Barbara, California offers an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness centre.
Peter
United States
Very nice staff. Great location. Overall quiet. Simple but sufficient breakfast. Big room. TV OK. Clean. Easy safe parking. Plenty of nearby restaurants within walking distance. I would return.
A short drive from beautiful beaches and easily accessible from local attractions, including the historic Santa Barbara Mission, this Santa Barbara, California motel offers comfortable rooms and an...
An outdoor pool and brightly decorated rooms with an accent wall are featured at this motel in Goleta, California. The University of California Santa Barbara is 10 minutes’ drive away.
This hotel is 8 miles from downtown Santa Barbara and within 5 minutes' drive of the University of California-Santa Barbara. The hotel offers an airport shuttle and free WiFi.
Just 4 miles from Santa Barbara Airport, this Goleta hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub. A restaurant and fitness centre is located on site. Free Wi-Fi is included in all guest rooms.
Situated in a lush grove of trees off Highway 101, this all suites hotel features an outdoor pool and hot tub in a garden setting. Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 5 minutes’ drive away.
It is a beautiful resort and the staff was wonderful!
This hotel is 8 miles from downtown Santa Barbara and within 5 minutes' drive of the University of California-Santa Barbara. The hotel offers an airport shuttle and free WiFi.
The room was very clean, staff was really friendly.
This Santa Barbara hotel is located a 10-minute walk from West Beach. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi and a daily continental breakfast.
nice and cozy rooms - also the outside facilities are made up really nice
This Santa Barbara hotel is 2 blocks from the many beaches and yacht harbor. The Mediterranean-style hotel features a fountain, free bike rentals, and an expanded continental breakfast every morning.
The lovely breakfast and afternoon treat of cheese and wine
Located in Santa Barbara, 29 km from University of California, Santa Barbara, Circle Bar B Guest Ranch provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a...
The wranglers leading the horse back ride were great.
Located across the street from the Santa Barbara Harbor and a 5 minutes' walk from the beach, this hotel offers a year-round outdoor pool and complimentary parking.
Everything except the pool , it was way to cold !!!
This small inn is located steps from the beach in Santa Barbara, California. The inn offers a free continental breakfast and free evening wine tasting with snacks.
Amazing property and hospitality services. Great stay
This Santa Barbara Motel, 15 minutes’ drive from the University of California Santa Barbara, offers a complimentary daily breakfast buffet and free bicycles to its guests during their stay.
Built in 1874, this Victorian bed and breakfast is surrounded by lush landscaped gardens and 3 blocks of city parks. It features gourmet breakfast and evening wine tastings.
The whole experience was amazing! we all loved it.
Located 10 minutes’ walk from Central Santa Barbara, this hotel serves daily hot breakfast with egg dishes and organic fruit. All unique guest rooms offer free Wi-Fi. Free guest parking is available.
Great staff, great staff,great experience loved it
Offering an outdoor pool and hot tub, this Santa Barbara hotel is less than 5 minutes’ walk from Stearn’s Wharf. Guests can enjoy a full service spa experience at Spa Beaumontia, located on-site.
Very nice clean and big room in a very convenient location!
Situated in Santa Barbara, 3.5 Km from Leadbetter Beach and 320 meters from State Street, De La Vina Inn features a secure self check-in system, accommodation with a shared lounge, free private...
Beautiful historical building in a fantastic location
This historic hotel in downtown Santa Barbara is a 5-minute drive to the beach and Stearns Wharf. It is surrounded by an acre of gardens. Guests can enjoy the property's free WiFi as well.
Upscale, historic property with an on-site restaurant
This hotel is within 3.2 km of the Santa Barbara Zoo and Leadbetter Beach and Park. We offer complimentary Wi-Fi and a Starbucks Coffee shop right outside our doors.
Great location, comfortable bed and friendly staff
This contemporary hotel is just 5 minutes’ walk to Stearns Wharf and the Santa Barbara beachfront. Free Wi-Fi is provided. All rooms include plush bathrobes in the en suite European-style bathrooms.
Location was fantastic. Staff were super friendly.
Adjacent to the Sandpiper golf course, this Santa Barbara resort boasts beautiful ocean views, an outdoor pool and on-site dining. All guest rooms include a private patio with a view.
Room needs renewal, food was very good, service was excellent
Featuring a fitness centre and outdoor pool, Best Western Plus South Coast Inn is a contemporary property located within 10 minutes’ drive of downtown Santa Barbara and Goleta Beach.
Nice hotel with a great pool. Would absolutely stay here again.
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Santa Barbara was absolutely beautiful!!! It was really lush and green there! The wildflowers were blooming everywhere! The mountains and hills were super lush and green and very beautiful! The Botanical Gardens are incredible and are filled with poppies and wildflowers! The Mission, Courthouse, State Street, Stearns Wharf, and Alice Peck Park are all amazing places to visit! The weather was a perfect 73 degrees for most of my trip, until the last day. The people were all very nice and pleasant to deal with. Brophy's, at the Harbor has the best fish and chips that I have ever had!! There were some whales right off of the Harbor that I was privileged to see! There was also an awesome feeding frenzy that brought in hundreds of pelicans and cormorants to dive into the water at the same time!! It was phenomenal to watch. People who have lived in Santa Barbara all of their lives have never seen anything like it!!! It was an absolutely amazing trip!
Lori
United States
10
Scored 10
It is so beautiful there, it has energy
It is so beautiful there, it has energy
& offers many types of activities &
a plethora of restaurants, shops, night life, spas, zoo, museums & the beach.
Go, visit - it's worth it!
Bellino
8.0
Scored 8.0
We visited in February when unknown to us was the film...
We visited in February when unknown to us was the film festival, the weather was perfect, town seemed quiet even with film festival which was a bonus, still able to grab tickets. Plenty of restaurants to choose from, lots with outdoor eating with patio heaters. We enjoyed the SB Whale watching trip we did, small exclusive boat made us feel VIPs and saw plenty of humpback whales. Easy to walk around the town, but also easy to drive and explore neighbouring Montecito
Sarah-Jane Parker
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Great place to visit, especially with wonderful weather.
Great place to visit, especially with wonderful weather.
For seafood, Lure is amazing!!! Chad's and Cajun Kitchen are great breakfast spots.
If you are there on Sunday, see the Art/Craft Market at the Beach. Lots of amazing stuff and all the vendors are so friendly.
Also, a huge recommendation to Olive Hill Farms in Los Olivos. Great place for oils and vinegars.
Kathleen
United States
10
Scored 10
Loved the beautiful landscaping and architecture everywhere.
Loved the beautiful landscaping and architecture everywhere. Clean city and easy to navigate while driving but MapQuest misguided me numerous times. Excellent ethnic food restaurants. Lots of choices. I’m recommending “Meet Up” Chinese, “Your Place” Thai and “Masala Spice” Indian foods. Meet Up was first place I’ve ever been served by a robot!!!! Very cool!
Cynthia
United States
10
Scored 10
Santa Barbara has a lot to offer from beaches to hiking...
Santa Barbara has a lot to offer from beaches to hiking mountain biking to sailing and other outdoor adventures. I would have liked to have more time to explore. Relax at the rose gardens at the mission, hike more, beach sunsets and dinner downtown. Getting around is easy. Biking is fun! I would avoid the traffic in the funk zone on Friday night. Park in a paid lot and walk in is what I recommend. Also check out the Farmer’s market downtown on Tuesday nights and Saturday mornings. Wishing everyone a great time!
Everything! Located two blocks from the main Pier and in the heart of the sweet central locale of Santa Barbara! The hotel features artwork all year long that just gave it that extra touch of class and culture! They went the extra mile with all amenities and details in the room, classy, clean and charming! Such an elegant yet charming hotel! There are to lovely outdoor balcony seating areas to lounge and take in the beauty all around! Also there were complimentary bicycles to use! Truly can’t say enough! Stay here!!
The property is located one street back from the front and pier area of Santa Barbara. The neighborhood was quiet and parking on site was no problem. The suite booked had 2 bedrooms and a well appointed kitchen area. Coffee was on tap in the lobby area & there were fresh cookies every afternoon. The pool on site was warm. Staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. For the tour we did the Franciscan represented the best value inn we stayed at.
Have stayed in many of the beach-front hotels in SB, and this is the best by some margin. Most are tired old motels that have been jazzed up to one extent or another and charge a fortune for what you actually get. Harbor View is a bit more expensive but much better - a proper 4 star level of furnishing, comfort, etc. I would certainly choose it again.
It was convenient to our operations in Santa Barbara (several facilities near downtown) and for dining and a movie. The bed was comfortable (nether too stiff nor too soft), and the temperature controls were easy to adjust and understand. Parking was convenient to the room ,m which during a downpour was appreciated.
Very pleasant "park-like" property right in downtown. Even though a tad expensive, is comparable with everything else in Santa Barbara, and more pleasant than many equivalent or more expensive hotels. Will stay there again next visit. Very clean room and safe surroundings.
The room was lovely and bed very comfortable. I stayed there so I could see my daughter who was studying at UCSB. it was only a 20 minute drive to the university. Santa Barbara was amazing and the hotel was right on the coast overlooking the sea.
Location near the beach is great. Easy access to everything Santa Barbara has to offer. Walk/bike to beach and restaurants. Compared to other nearby inns and motels, La Playa is newly refurbished and very stylish. Highly recommend!
The property's location was excellent—a 15-minute walk to the pier and a 3-minute drive to the downtown Santa Barbara area. My room had views of the harbor, which was pretty nice.
Beautiful hotel and bedroom
Loved the courtyard , a piece of heaven in super busy Santa Barbara
Nice pool , small but well kept
Super friendly staff especially Chandra
Fantastic location by the beach, pier and harbour. Walking distance to everything! A gorgeous small hotel perfect for families with a delicious breakfast included.
Santa Barbara is very expensive to visit. This hotel is a very good location and a good price. The room was comfortable, with parking directly outside the room.
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