Santa Barbara
Hotel Californian is the new kid on the once-run-down block that is the lower end of State St. Spearheading the area's rehabilitation, it would be worth…
Must-see hotels in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara
Triumphantly reborn in 2013, this 1908 icon of Santa Barbara style is a hilltop hideaway for travelers who demand the very best of everything. An infinity…
Santa Barbara
Wonderfully friendly Greg and Jennifer make sure all guests feel at home at their boutique motel, close to East Beach and the zoo. Landscaped grounds…
Santa Ynez Valley
Forget Solvang's cheesy Danish side, the Landsby is all about slick contemporary Scandinavian style. The principal decorative themes in this new arrival…
Santa Barbara
Ramp up the retro chic and bed down with vintage style in one of six shiny silver Airstream trailers parked next to a historic RV park near upper State St…
Santa Barbara
At this Spanish-style inn, casual elegance, first-rate service and a romantic central courtyard will have you feeling like the don of your own private…
Santa Ynez Valley
Romantics should book this quaint inn in the stagecoach town of Ballard, just south of Los Olivos. Most of the remodeled rooms have wood-burning…
Santa Barbara
Whether you book an elegant room with a claw-foot bathtub or a sweet cottage with a fireplace, you'll be pampered at this Victorian-era estate ensconced…
Santa Ynez Valley
In tiny Santa Ynez town, the eponymous inn is the height of wine-country sophistication. The 20 rooms are tastefully decorated with elegant, Victorian…
Santa Barbara
On a busy block downtown, this grand multistory hotel has a rooftop pool and sunset-watching perch for cocktails. Stylish accommodations show off four…
Santa Barbara County
Inland from El Capitán State Beach, this ‘glamping’ resort is for those who hate to wake up with dirt under their nails. No cars are allowed up-canyon…
Santa Barbara
While it’s still just a motel at heart, this property’s ‘Mexican pop meets modern’ motif livens things up with a color palette from a Frida Kahlo painting…
Santa Barbara
Minutes from West Beach, the harbor and Stearns Wharf, you can't get better priced accommodations in central Santa Barbara than at the Castillo Inn. The…
Santa Barbara
Kudos for all the freebies (DVDs, continental breakfast, afternoon wine and cheese, evening milk and cookies), the newer Mediterranean-style front section…
Santa Barbara
Two blocks from the beach, this meticulously run inn offers bright sandy-hued studios with hardwood floors, small kitchens and mod cons such as SmartTVs…
Santa Barbara
Poised between downtown and the beach, this petite Euro-chic boutique hotel has all the right touches: curated contemporary-art displays, outdoor terraces…
Jalama Beach County Park Campground
Santa Barbara County
If you like the wind to clear the cobwebs from your head, book ahead for this beachfront campground in an untamed, remote location about 60km west of…
Santa Barbara
Tucked behind a jasmine-entwined wooden fence, this cheery inn stitches together an arts-and-crafts bungalow and two quaint cottages. Rooms all have…
Santa Barbara
Family-owned since 1942, this whitewashed, one-story motor lodge that wraps around a grassy courtyard is worth a stay just for the location. Right by the…
Santa Ynez Valley
This revamped motel has luxuriously updated just about everything, except for its routine exterior. Inside, rooms are surprisingly plush, with flat-screen…
Santa Ynez Valley
This clean-lined hotel is a relief from all things Danish. Overpriced rooms may look anonymous, but they’re quite spacious. Amenities include an outdoor…
Santa Ynez Valley
This remodeled motel is to wine-country lodging what IKEA is to interior design: a budget-friendly, trendy alternative. Crisp, modern rooms have bright…
Fess Parker Wine Country Inn & Spa
Santa Ynez Valley
Spacious rooms and suites, done out in calming, contemporary design, set the scene at this luxurious spa hotel in the center of Los Olivos. Fireplaces are…
Holiday Inn Express Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Formerly the Virginia, this early-20th-century hotel has heaps of character, starting from the tile-filled lobby with a fountain. Upgraded rooms are…
Santa Barbara Wine Country
From basic camping and RV hook ups to lakeview yurts and cabins with full bathrooms, this is a peaceful option to spend a night or two in scenic…
El Capitan State Beach Campground
Santa Barbara County
Book as far in advance as possible to stay at this popular campground next to the eponymous beach.
Refugio State Beach Campground
Santa Barbara County
Popular campground close to the beach of the same name. Book well in advance.
Santa Barbara
Settle into the relaxing charms of this Spanish Colonial two-story motel just over a block from the beach. Rooms differ in shape and decor, but some have…
Santa Barbara
The very first Motel 6 to ‘leave the light on for you’ has been remodeled with IKEA-esque contemporary design, flat-screen TVs and multimedia stations. It…
Los Padres National Forest Campgrounds
Santa Barbara Wine Country
Family-friendly campgrounds with drinking water, flush toilets and both first-come, first-served and reservable sites.
