Hotels & Stays in Santa Barbara

Boutique hotels, chic lofts, and hidden gems across Santa Barbara — these are the stays that turn a quick trip into a full-on escape.

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Santa Barbara Spotlight Favorites

Hotels you’ll actually look forward to checking into. Handpicked spots where the sheets are crisp, the views hit different, and Santa Barbara hums just outside your window.
Butterfly Beach

Butterfly Beach

Montecito
4.7
A scenic coastal retreat with soft sands and open space, ideal for long walks, beach volleyball, and wildlife spotting.
North Campus Open Space

North Campus Open Space

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Goleta
4.7
Restored natural wetlands and hiking area with diverse trails, coastal views, and abundant native plants and wildlife in Goleta, CA.
Sands Beach

Sands Beach

Isla Vista
4.6
A scenic public beach in Isla Vista known for tide pools, snowy plover habitat, sunset views, and long coastal walks.
Arroyo Burro

Arroyo Burro

Santa Barbara
4.7
A clean, calm, sunny river beach with scenic views and peaceful surroundings in Santa Barbara.
Patterson Open Space

Patterson Open Space

Santa Barbara
4.2
Spacious no-leash dog park in Santa Barbara with open grassy fields, shade, and peaceful creekside paths surrounded by tall trees.
Mission Rose Garden

Mission Rose Garden

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Santa Barbara
4.8
Fragrant rose gardens with scenic views of the Old Mission and mountains, perfect for picnics and relaxing strolls.
Mesa Lane Steps

Mesa Lane Steps

Santa Barbara
4.8
A scenic beach access with roughly 250 steps leading down to a secluded sandy cove surrounded by cliffs, perfect for exercise and ocean views.
Camino Corto Open Space

Camino Corto Open Space

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Isla Vista
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A peaceful open space in Isla Vista offering natural landscapes ideal for walking and enjoying serene outdoors in a coastal California community.
Univ Circle Open Space

Univ Circle Open Space

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Santa Barbara
4.7
Spacious, shaded park in Santa Barbara featuring playgrounds, picnic tables, and tennis courts. Welcomes dogs and offers wheelchair access.
Stow Canyon Open Space

Stow Canyon Open Space

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Goleta
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Expansive natural space in Goleta offering scenic trails through coastal canyon landscapes. Popular for hiking and wildlife viewing.

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Stays in the Heart of Santa Barbara

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From boutique hotels to skyline-view suites, these are the stays that define Santa Barbara nights.
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milk & honey

milk & honey

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Santa Barbara
4.6
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ah juice organic cafe (100 % organic cafe & pressed juice)

ah juice organic cafe (100 % organic cafe & pressed juice)

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Santa Barbara
4.3
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Zocalo

Zocalo

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Isla Vista
4.8
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Zaytoon

Zaytoon

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Santa Barbara
4.6
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Zapp Thai food truck

Zapp Thai food truck

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Goleta
4.9
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ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi

ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi

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Goleta
None
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Yummy Thai Restaurant

Yummy Thai Restaurant

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Goleta
4.1
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Your Place Restaurant

Your Place Restaurant

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Santa Barbara
4.3
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Your Choice Restaurant

Your Choice Restaurant

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Santa Barbara
4.4
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Yoshinoya UCSB

Yoshinoya UCSB

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Santa Barbara
4.0
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Yona Redz

Yona Redz

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Santa Barbara
4.3
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Yoichi's

Yoichi's

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Santa Barbara
4.8
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Hotels, Lofts & Landmarks

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From sleek hotels to hidden lofts, these Santa Barbara stays are made for late checkouts, skyline views, and nights that never quite end.
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milk & honey

milk & honey

$$
Santa Barbara
4.6
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ah juice organic cafe (100 % organic cafe & pressed juice)

ah juice organic cafe (100 % organic cafe & pressed juice)

$$
Santa Barbara
4.3
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Zocalo

Zocalo

$$
Isla Vista
4.8
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Zaytoon

Zaytoon

$$
Santa Barbara
4.6
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Zapp Thai food truck

Zapp Thai food truck

$$
Goleta
4.9
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ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi

ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi

$$
Goleta
None
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Yummy Thai Restaurant

Yummy Thai Restaurant

$$
Goleta
4.1
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Your Place Restaurant

Your Place Restaurant

$$
Santa Barbara
4.3
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Your Choice Restaurant

Your Choice Restaurant

$$
Santa Barbara
4.4
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Yoshinoya UCSB

Yoshinoya UCSB

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Santa Barbara
4.0
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Yona Redz

Yona Redz

$$
Santa Barbara
4.3
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Yoichi's

Yoichi's

$$$$
Santa Barbara
4.8
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Retreats in the Santa Barbara

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From forest saunas to slow mornings by the creek, these retreats trade rush for rhythm and remind you what stillness feels like.
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Ellwood Mesa Coastal Trail

Ellwood Mesa Coastal Trail

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Goleta
4.8
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Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara

Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara
4.6
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Kellogg Open Space

Kellogg Open Space

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Santa Barbara
None
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Shoreline Park - Playground

Shoreline Park - Playground

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Santa Barbara
4.8
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Hendry's Beach Cove

Hendry's Beach Cove

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Santa Barbara
None
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Arroyo Burro Open Space

Arroyo Burro Open Space

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Santa Barbara
4.6
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Ennisbrook Open Space

Ennisbrook Open Space

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Santa Barbara
4.6
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East Beach

East Beach

Santa Barbara
4.5
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Calle Barquero Open Space

Calle Barquero Open Space

Santa Barbara
4.2
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Winchester II Open Space

Winchester II Open Space

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Goleta
4.0
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Ellwood Mesa Open Space & Sperling Preserve

Ellwood Mesa Open Space & Sperling Preserve

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Goleta
4.8
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Lassen Open Space

Lassen Open Space

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Goleta
4.5
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