Hotels throughout Santa Barbara are open and eager to welcome you back to our beautiful city as soon as you’re ready to visit. To address guests’ health and safety concerns, many of our local hotels and inns have secured a new Clean & Safe Certification from the California Hotel & Lodging Association. Read on to learn more about the program, and to find out which hotels in Santa Barbara have earned certification.
Clean & Safe Program
The Clean & Safe Certification requires hotels to implement more than 20 protocols that cover the health and safety of guests and hotel staff, as well as additional cleaning and sanitation guidelines for individual rooms and common areas across the property. From adding prominent signage that encourages social distancing to increasing the cleaning frequency of common areas, these protocols guide hotels in demonstrating special attention to detail and an above-and-beyond approach to keeping guests and staff safe and healthy.
It’s a special time to visit Santa Barbara. In fact, the city has made some unique adjustments to promote the health and safety of visitors and locals alike. Our main thoroughfare, State Street, has become a pedestrian-only promenade between Sola and Gutierrez streets, making it fun and easy to patronize local businesses on foot or on bike. Outdoor yoga classes abound and wineries are offering outdoor wine tastings. Santa Barbara also continues to be a haven for outdoor activities (both of the relaxing and adrenaline-pumping variety) and there are dozens of al fresco dining experiences accompanied by spectacular views. To learn about other activities and know what to expect when visiting Santa Barbara, check out our guide to What’s Open in Santa Barbara.
Located in the American Riviera, El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel is Santa Barbara's ultimate luxury getaway. This iconic early 20th-century property is situated atop a commanding hillside, offering ninety-two quintessential, California-styled bungalows…
Click here to Book Now! With a variety of guest room accommodations, which include one and two bedrooms suites featuring fully stocked kitchens, and the convenience of its mid-town Santa Barbara locale, the Best Western Plus Santa Barbara is…
Click here to Book Now! Nestled on five acres of lush gardens, the Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn is a luxurious Spanish-inspired casual resort hotel with ornate tile and wrought-iron embellishments. The gardens feature pathways lined with…
Click here to Book Now! Intimate and elegant, the Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach is a romantic Mediterranean-style villa just two blocks from Santa Barbara’s glistening palm-lined beaches and scenic yacht harbor. Brisas del Mar welcomes…
The Coast Village Inn is located in Santa Barbara, CA, 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…
The Eagle Inn is a quiet, romantic boutique hotel. We are a ten minute walk to State St, The Funk Zone and the beach. Breakfast, bicycles, wi-fi and parking are all included in the price. BOOK YOUR STAY…
Franciscan Inn is what a Santa Barbara hideaway is meant to be. The picturesque red tiled Spanish architecture with personalized service awaiting your arrival.. A quiet location just a block from the city's finest beaches, harbor, shopping on State…
Take it easy, relax, breathe in the fresh sea breezes and soak up the ambiance of our boutique hotel in Goleta, Santa Barbara's sister city. Here you’ll find an under-the-radar chic boutique unlike any other hotel in Santa Barbara. Wake…
Imbued with the history of the century-old Hotel Virginia, the Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara stands as a symbol of the city’s rich heritage and legacy of enduring hospitality. We offer the quality, convenience, and value that only Holiday…
Hotel Californian, Santa Barbara's premier urban destination, continues to redefine luxury in the American Riviera. Featuring dazzling spaces from celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, the 121-room iconoclastic enclave - part history,…
Riviera Beach House blends historic splendor with sophisticated design and offers artful lodging for style-minded clientele. As Santa Barbara’s closest hotel to the Amtrak train station, MOXI, and the Funk Zone, with public bus and trolley…
Hotel Santa Barbara's Mediterranean styled lobby with its elegance and natural lighting, is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate before stepping outside into the heart of Santa Barbara's irresistible downtown atmosphere. World-class shopping,…
Steps from the beach ... a fabulous location with views of breathtaking mountains or the azure sea, luxurious rooms and suites surrounding a private heated pool in beautiful Santa Barbara, California, the American Riviera®. Welcome to the…
Click here to Book Now! A classic Mediterranean design with lush gardens beckon visitors to the Inn by the Harbor, a 100% non-smoking haven located just three blocks away from Santa Barbara’s picturesque waterfront. With interiors decorated…
Click here to book now! Surrounded by beautiful lavender gardens, the Lavender Inn by the Sea is just two blocks from Santa Barbara's picturesque beaches and yacht harbor. Stearns Wharf, the oceanfront bike path, and downtown shops and…
The Marina Beach Motel is located in the heart of Santa Barbara's harbor, wharf, and beach district--it's only a half block from the beach! Shopping, dining, waterfront activities, and more are all within easy walking distance. Marina Beach Motel…
At the Montecito Inn, our staff is dedicated to providing you with world-class service and luxurious amenities in a beautiful setting. Featuring 61 luxury rooms and suites, we are a boutique hotel situated in Montecito, an upscale suburb of Santa…
Pacifica Suites, a Santa Barbara California Hotel, is nestled in a historic grove of exotic plants and trees, adjacent to the beautifully restored Sexton House, an 1880's architectural landmark. It's hard to believe that an environment so tranquil…
The Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara is a 7 Time Ramada Worldwide Award Winning Hotel that is locally owned and operated, centrally located, known as the Best Value Hotel in the area, and just minutes away from everything in the greater Santa…
Nestled in the Montecito foothills of Southern California’s wine country, San Ysidro Ranch has provided a tranquil vacation destination for discriminating travelers for over a century. Guests are drawn to the Forbes 5-Star Santa Barbara…
The Santa Barbara Inn is a boutique hotel at East Beach in Santa Barbara, known as The American Riviera®. Nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, we are just steps from East Beach, Santa Barbara’s…
A Victorian treasure in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, the Upham Hotel is the most historical continuously operating hotel in Santa Barbara, Southern California. Constructed of redwood with sweeping verandas, the 50-room 1871 landmark is…
The Santa Barbara lifestyle and ease of getting around make The American Riviera® a very attractive destination for active seniors. From the pedestrian-friendly downtown and waterfront neighborhoods to the compelling variety of guided tours and attractions available, Santa Barbara’s great outdoors, quality cuisine and cultural arts are top draws for visiting seniors. Here’s a guide to the top 10 activities for visitors 65+, as well as some helpful information and resources for senior travelers.
Santa Barbara is a family-friendly destination in every sense. Not only do our attractions appeal to all ages and a wide variety of interests, several of our attractions also offer accessible experiences for children with disabilities. From the eternally popular Santa Barbara Zoo and innovative MOXI museum to nature-based adventures like beachgoing and horseback riding, the whole family can experience…
