Curated luxury hotels near Los Padres National Forest

With a stay at Santa Barbara Inn in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Bowl. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Santa Barbara Harbor and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara.

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.

With a stay at Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be steps from Santa Barbara City College and 7 minutes by foot from Santa Barbara Harbor. This bed & breakfast is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Leadbetter Beach and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Stearns Wharf.

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.

Offering an outdoor pool and hot tub, this Santa Barbara hotel is less than 5 minutes’ walk from Stearn’s Wharf. Guests can enjoy a full service spa experience at Spa Beaumontia, located on-site. Guest rooms feature free WiFi.

The modern rooms at Harbor View Inn include an HDTV with film channels and a minibar. Guest robes, a safety deposit box and a work desk are also provided.

A fitness center with elliptical machines and stationary bikes is available for guests of Harbor View Inn. A 24-hour business center and concierge services are featured for maximum convenience. A gift shop is also located at the hotel.

East Beach is 5 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Santa Barbara Mission and Arroyo Burro Beach County Park are both 10 minutes’ drive away.

With a stay at Luxurious Mykonos - Pet Friendly in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo. This affittacamere is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara.