Curated luxury hotels in Central Coast California

When you stay at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara in Goleta, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Sandpiper Golf Club and Goleta Butterfly Grove. This beach hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Glen Annie Golf Club.

In the heart of Santa Barbara, El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara is within a 5-minute drive of Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Botanical Garden. This family-friendly hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

With a stay at Hotel San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo (Downtown San Luis Obispo), you'll be a 3-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 9 minutes from Avila Hot Springs. This luxury hotel is 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Pismo Beach Pier and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from San Luis Obispo County Library.

Located in Santa Maria, Wine Stone Inn is in a regional park, within a 15-minute drive of Marian Regional Medical Center and Vandenberg Air Force Base. This luxury inn is 14.3 mi (23 km) from La Purisima Mission State Historic Park and 17.4 mi (28.1 km) from Oso Flaco Lake.

With a stay at The Inn at Mattei's Tavern in Los Olivos, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Chumash Casino and Labyrinth at St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church. This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Refugio Ranch Vineyards Tasting Room and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Saarloos and Sons Winery.

With a stay at Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, steps from Paseo Nuevo Mall and within a 5-minute walk of Lobero Theater. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

With a stay at HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection, you'll be centrally located in San Luis Obispo – a 3-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 9 minutes from Avila Hot Springs. This spa hotel is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Pismo Beach Pier and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bubblegum Alley.

With a stay at Granada Hotel & Bistro, you'll be centrally located in San Luis Obispo – a 4-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 9 minutes from Avila Hot Springs. This hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Pismo Beach Pier and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Downtown SLO Farmers' Market.

With a stay at Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection in Pismo Beach (Downtown Pismo Beach), you'll be steps from Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Pier. This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Monarch Butterfly Grove and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets.

The Upham Hotel is centrally located in Santa Barbara – a 3-minute walk from Arlington Theater and 7 minutes by foot from Granada Theatre. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Santa Barbara Museum of Art and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

With a stay at Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, you'll be a 2-minute walk from Chumash Casino and 12 minutes by foot from Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Janeway-Parks Carriage House. This casino resort is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Brave & Maiden Estate and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Gainey Vineyard.

Located in Santa Barbara, The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is in the suburbs, within a 5-minute drive of University of California, Santa Barbara and Upper State Street. This hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Mission Santa Barbara and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

A stay at Avila La Fonda Hotel places you in the heart of Avila Beach – a 1-minute drive from Central Coast Aquarium and 14 minutes from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. This golf hotel is within the region of Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area.

Located in Los Olivos, Fess Parker Wine Country Inn is in the historical district – a 5-minute drive from Bridlewood Winery and 8 minutes from Chumash Casino. This luxury hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Old Mission Santa Ines and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Hans Christian Andersen Museum.

When you stay at The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Goleta, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of University of California, Santa Barbara and Goleta Beach. This hotel is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Santa Barbara Orchid Estate and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Glen Annie Golf Club.

A stay at Palihouse Santa Barbara places you in the heart of Santa Barbara, within a 5-minute walk of Presidio Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Historical Museum. This boutique hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Hill-Carrillo Adobe and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lobero Theater.

With a stay at Hotel Corque in Solvang, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Chumash Casino and Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Solvang Festival Theater and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards.

When you stay at The Genevieve in Santa Ynez, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Chumash Casino and Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Janeway-Parks Carriage House. This bed & breakfast is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Gainey Vineyard and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Brave & Maiden Estate.

Situated in Ballard, 19 km from Neverland, The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 4-star inn offers room service and a concierge service.

At the inn rooms come with a private bathroom.

A continental, vegetarian or vegan breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at The Ballard Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel.

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. Guest rooms offer free Wi-Fi.

The individually styled rooms at Simpson House Inn offer a flat-screen cable TV and a DVD player. Boasting hardwood floors and Victorian décor, the rooms include a coffee maker and a work desk. Bathrobes, slippers and bath amenities are provided.

Guests of Inn Simpson House can enjoy breakfast in their rooms or out in the garden, cooked by a gourmet chef. Afternoon refreshments and an appetizer buffet are also provided daily.

Explore the area with the property’s free bike rentals.

This property is a 5-minute walk from historic downtown Santa Barbara, and is 5 blocks from Arlington Theatre. Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens is 2.3 miles away.