Santa Barbara hotels and motels range from large, inclusive properties to smaller, recently revamped motels, name-brand lodges, and everything in between. The Spanish Colonial style of architecture that defines the city is also apparent in many establishments, while others embody a more contemporary European look and feel. Some have the retro beach vibe that has drawn visitors in for decades.
The area’s earliest architects knew one thing for sure — this was going to be a place people would always want to visit. Then and now, the city encourages travelers to become a part of the Santa Barbara experience, not just a viewer of it.
Whatever you’re looking for, we invite you to find your Santa Barbara South Coast side in one of these fantastic properties.
Unique among hotels in Santa Barbara, the Residence Inn Santa Barbara Goleta is one of the area’s only all-suite, extended-stay hotels. Ideally located next to the University of California Santa Barbara, minutes from world-class beaches,…
The Lemon Tree Inn is a full service Hotel featuring 95 modern guest rooms surrounding a tropical paradise. The courtyard has a heated saline swimming pool and hundreds of exotic Tropical Trees and plants. Adjacent to our Lobby is the Crocodile…
The 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…
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…
Be the first to check out Drift, Santa Barbara's newest boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown on State Street. Drift is a 45-room boutique hotel with options for travelers of every kind, from the two-person Bunk all the way to the…
Luxurious accommodations, fine cuisine & horseback riding. Amazing horseback riding, tranquil surroundings, excellent food and warm hospitality await you at the Circle Bar B Guest Ranch. Whether you’re escaping for a few days or planning…
The Agave Inn has been a family owned and operated roadside motel since 1988. The property pays homage to Santa Barbara's heavily influenced and deeply rooted Spanish and Mexican history. Taking inspiration from the golden age of Mexican cinema,…
