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 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Avila Beach.

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 9.3 mi (15 km) from Avila Beach.

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 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Avila Beach.

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.

With a stay at Simpson House Inn, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara – a 5-minute drive from Santa Barbara Bowl and 6 minutes from Santa Barbara Harbor. This luxury bed & breakfast is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Stearns Wharf and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.

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 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Solvang Windmill and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Solvang Festival Theater.

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.

Located in Capitan, 20 km from University Of California, Santa Barbara, El Capitan Canyon provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is situated 33 km from Antioch College.

Guests at the hotel can enjoy an à la carte breakfast.

Bike hire and car hire are available at El Capitan Canyon and the area is popular for hiking and cycling.

Amtrack Station Santa Barbara is 34 km from the accommodation, while Santa Barbara City College is 34 km away. Santa Barbara Airport is 17 km from the property.