Curated luxury hotels in Santa Barbara County

With a stay at Hotel Californian, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo. This beach hotel is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara.

With a stay at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara (Montecito), you'll be steps from Butterfly Beach and a 2-minute drive from Andree Clark Bird Refuge. This beach hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

With a stay at Rosewood Miramar Beach in Santa Barbara (Montecito), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Casa Del Herrero and Santa Barbara Zoo. This beach hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Lotusland and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Presidio Santa Barbara.

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 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.

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.

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 Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt places you in the heart of Santa Barbara, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf. This beach hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Santa Barbara City College and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl.

With a stay at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Presidio Santa Barbara. This beach resort is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

With a stay at Montecito Inn in Santa Barbara (Montecito), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Santa Barbara Zoo and 8 minutes from Santa Barbara Harbor. This family-friendly hotel is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Butterfly Beach.

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.

A stay at Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton places you in the heart of Santa Barbara, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl.

With a stay at Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be steps from Chase Palm Park and 4 minutes by foot from Cabrillo Pavillion. This beach motel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Andree Clark Bird Refuge and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.

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.