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Hotel Californian
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Hotel in Santa Barbara Beach, Santa Barbara · 1.14 km from centre

9.2

 

883 review

Breakfast available

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 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from West Beach.

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Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
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Hotel in Santa Barbara · 5.23 km from centre

9.2

 

656 review

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With a stay at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara (Montecito), you'll be steps from Butterfly Beach and a 3-minute drive from Andree Clark Bird Refuge. This beach hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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Rosewood Miramar Beach
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Hotel in Santa Barbara · 6.39 km from centre

9.4

 

266 review

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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.

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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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Hotel in Goleta · 20.42 km from centre

8.6

 

1,000 review

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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 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Glen Annie Golf Club.

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El Encanto Santa Barbara
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Hotel in Santa Barbara · 2.06 km from centre

9.4

 

507 review

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In the heart of Santa Barbara, El Encanto Santa Barbara is within a 5-minute drive of Mission Santa Barbara and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. This family-friendly hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Santa Barbara Museum of Art and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
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Hotel in Santa Barbara · 0.40 km from centre

8.8

 

998 review

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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.

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The Upham Hotel
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Hotel in Santa Barbara · 1.06 km from centre

8.8

 

1,001 review

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.

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The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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Hotel in Santa Barbara · 10.90 km from centre

8.4

 

137 review

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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.

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Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
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Hotel in Santa Barbara Beach, Santa Barbara · 2.61 km from centre

7.8

 

846 review

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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.

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Simpson House Inn
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Bed & breakfast in Santa Barbara · 1.29 km from centre

9.8

 

647 review

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With a stay at Simpson House Inn, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo. This luxury bed & breakfast is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Alameda Park and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Alice Keck Memorial Garden.

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The Milo
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Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara · 1.34 km from centre

8.2

 

1,324 review

With a stay at The Milo, 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 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from West Beach and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Santa Barbara City College.

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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
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Resort in Santa Barbara Beach, Santa Barbara · 1.96 km from centre

7.6

 

1,002 review

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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 (3.7 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

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Montecito Inn
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Hotel in Santa Barbara · 5.29 km from centre

8.4

 

1,000 review

When you stay at Montecito Inn in Santa Barbara, you'll be in the business district – a 3-minute drive from Santa Barbara Zoo and 8 minutes from Santa Barbara Harbor. This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Butterfly Beach and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Hammond's Beach.

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The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Hotel in Goleta · 11.51 km from centre

8.4

 

744 review

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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.

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Palihouse Santa Barbara
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Hotel in Santa Barbara · 0.37 km from centre

9.4

 

301 review

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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.

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Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Hotel in Santa Barbara · 0.55 km from centre

8.4

 

1,001 review

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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.

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Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
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Motel in Santa Barbara Beach, Santa Barbara · 2.35 km from centre

8.6

 

823 review

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.

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Santa Barbara Inn
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Hotel in Santa Barbara Beach, Santa Barbara · 2.41 km from centre

9.2

 

1,001 review

With a stay at Santa Barbara Inn in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Santa Barbara Zoo and 6 minutes from Santa Barbara Harbor. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Chase Palm Park and 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from East Beach.

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Simpson House Inn
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Hotel in Santa Barbara · 1.29 km from centre

9.3

 

264 review

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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.

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El Capitan Canyon
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Hotel in Goleta, Capitan · 28.92 km from centre

8.6

 

28 review

Breakfast available

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.

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