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Nightly rates from $73

The Sandman Inn

Great Santa Barbara value accommodationsThe Sandman Inn is located on 4.5 acres of nicely landscaped grounds with a hot tub and two outdoor heated swimming pools. A daily, free continental breakfast buffet gives guests the perfect way to start the day off right. Amenities like a DVD player in rooms and more than 200 DVDs for free rental keep travelers entertained. Rooms also feature free high-speed wireless Internet, a microwave and a refrigerator. Families and couples on a budget staying in Santa Barbara keep coming back to The Sandman Inn for well-priced accommodations. Highlights Free deluxe continental breakfast Free high-speed wireless InternetLocal fitness center access RoomsThe Sandman Inn offers 112 nonsmoking guest rooms, some of which offer poolside views. Revamped air conditioning, heating and new mattresses are available in most rooms. Dual-pane windows assure that tired travelers are able to sleep. The 32-inch flat-screen televisions entertain guests with free cable and HBO. Guests can enjoy the movies of their choosing, as more than 200 DVDs are available for free to play on in-room DVD players. Guests can choose from rooms with a king or two queen beds with 225 square feet of space, expanded cable television with HBO and DVD player, voice mail, free local calls, refrigerator, microwave, coffee-maker, bathroom with shower only and air conditioning. Poolside rooms at the Sandman Inn provide a king bed with the above amenities and 250 square feet of space. FeaturesThe Sandman Inn features two outdoor heated swimming pools, whirlpool and local fitness center access. The Sandman Inn provides a daily free deluxe continental breakfast for guests with items like breakfast burritos, fruit, cereal, yogurt, bagels, hard-boiled eggs, coffee and a selection of juices. Santa Barbara has numerous dining options, and a Whole Foods supermarket is just across the street. Transportation Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (6.7 mi/10.8 km)Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (93.5 mi/150.5 km)Los Angeles Intl Airport (104 mi/167.4 km) Attractions Santa Barbara Golf Club (0.7 mi/1.1 km)Stevens Park (1 mi/1.6 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (2.3 mi/3.7 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Art (2.8 mi/4.5 km)Stearns Wharf (5.4 mi/8.7 km)Ty Warner Sea Center (5.4 mi/8.7 km)Santa Barbara Zoo (6.5 mi/10.5 km)University of California, Santa Barbara (8 mi/12.9 km) Business Free high-speed wireless InternetWork desk
Value Save 2 nights save 20%
Nightly rates from $108

Holiday Inn SANTA BARBARA-GOLETA

3 stars
3.2 / 5 48 reviews
Convenient Santa Barbara hotel offers free shuttle, wireless InternetThe Holiday Inn Santa Barbara – Goleta hotel is just off I-101 in Goleta. The hotel offers easy highway accessibility, and is close to the University of California, Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. Holiday Inn Santa Barbara – Goleta hotel guests enjoy free wireless high-speed Internet, free airport shuttle service, valet service, lots of free parking, two on-site restaurants, a heated outdoor pool and more. Additionally, kids eat free.   HighlightsFree airport shuttleFree high-speed wireless InternetKids eat freeHeated outdoor pool   RoomsThe Holiday Inn Santa Barbara – Goleta hotel boasts 160 recently renovated rooms that include free high-speed wireless Internet, extra pillows, free weekday newspapers, cable TV with movies on-demand, premium toiletries, bathtub/shower, hair dryer, coffee maker, spacious workdesk with data port, clock radio and iron/ironing board. A variety of bed choices and accessible rooms are available.    Features Guests of the Holiday Inn Santa Barbara – Goleta hotel easily get to and from the airport with a free shuttle. Travelers with vehicles find plenty of free parking. Dedicated event planners take care of meetings and gatherings, and the hotel offers 4,500 square feet of total meeting space fits up to 300. Same-day dry cleaning service gets clothes clean fast. Goleta Beach, the University of California Santa Barbara, Mission Santa Barbara and other destinations are just minutes away. Countless local shops and restaurants are within walking distance.   DiningGuests have plenty to chew on at the Holiday Inn Santa Barbara – Goleta hotel. After a day of sunbathing or wine tasting, guests gather at the Las Palmas Patio and Al Fresco Bar. The outdoor hotspot features a roaring fire pit and overlooks the pool area. At Remington's, travelers fuel up on breakfast buffets and dinner brimming with fresh local produce. Kids 12 and under dine free. Remington's offers private dining for up to 20. Room service is available and guests walk to dozens of local restaurants.   TransportationSanta Barbara Municipal Airport (2.1 mi/3.4 km)Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (97 mi/156.1 km)Goleta Amtrak (2 mi/3.2 km)   AttractionsGoleta Beach County Park (3.5 mi/5.6 km)University of California, Santa Barbara (5.1 mi/8.2 km)Mission Santa Barbara (7.4 mi/11.9 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Art (7.6 mi/12.2 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (7.7 mi/12.4 km)Stearns Wharf (8.9 mi/14.3 km)Santa Barbara Zoo (10 mi/17.1 km)   BusinessFree high-speed wireless Internet4,500 square feet of total meeting space accommodates up to 300Audio/visual equipment and catering availableSpacious workdeskCopy and fax services
Nightly rates from $212

Fess Parker's DoubleTree Resort Santa Barbara

4 stars
3.9 / 5 76 reviews
Luxurious East Beach resort with spa, views, access to vineyard toursFess Parker's DoubleTree Resort Santa Barbara is a pet-friendly, 24-acre Spanish Colonial-style property. The late Parker portrayed TV frontiersmen Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone in the '50s and '60s and later moved into developing luxury resorts and the winery business. Guests can walk to downtown. Comfortable rooms and suites overlook mountain, garden, or ocean views. Guests can dine, play and be pampered on-site. Fess Parker's DoubleTree Resort Santa Barbara offers opportunities to swim, work out, indulge at the spa, and more. HighlightsFree Santa Barbara Airport and Amtrak pick-upShuttle to downtown attractionsSupervised kids' programsFitness center with personal training and Precor equipment RoomsFess Parker's DoubleTree Resort Santa Barbara boasts 360 rooms and suites. Rooms include a chocolate-chip cookie at check-in, two queens or one king bed, a patio or balcony, a coffee-maker, a mini-bar, a desk, high-speed Internet (fees apply), MP3/CD player connectivity Neutrogena amenities, HDTVs and more. Feather and non-allergenic foam pillows are available upon request. Suites may include Sweet Dreams by Doubletree plush-top king beds, separate living rooms, Bose stereos, wet bars, Jacuzzi bathtubs, rain showerheads and fireplaces. FeaturesFess Parker's DoubleTree Resort Santa Barbara won FIDO Friendly Magazine's Best FIDO Friendly 2010 award. Pets are given pet menus and treat bags. (A per-night non-refundable fee applies.) Guests can relax or primp at the on-site spa and salon. DiningFess Parker's DoubleTree Resort Santa Barbara features several dining choices. Rodney's Steakhouse delivers prime aged beef and seafood. Poolside burgers and sandwiches are available from Terraza del Mar. Java del Mar offers bakery treats, tea and Starbucks coffee. Cafe Los Arcos offers wine tastings. Barra Los Arcos is a full-service bar. RecreationThe resort offers a heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, plus easy access to East Beach, just across the street. Kids can enjoy the children's programs, and babysitting is available. Hertz car rentals are available in the lobby, and the concierge can arrange vineyard tours, tastings, sailing, horseback riding and more. The Downtown Waterfront Shuttle delivers guests to shops, restaurants and attractions. Three tennis courts are complemented by an on-call tennis pro. A gift shop and ATM are also on-site. TransportationSanta Barbara Municipal Airport (11 mi/17.7 km)Los Angeles Intl Airport (93 mi/149.7 km)Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (88 mi/141.6 km)Free Santa Barbara Airport and Amtrak pick-upDowntown attractions shuttle AttractionsSanta Barbara Zoo (0.8 mi/1.3 km)Stearns Wharf (0.8 mi/1.3 km)Ty Warner Sea Center (0.8 mi/1.3 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Art (1.9 mi/3.1 km)Mission Santa Barbara (2.9 mi/4.7 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (3.4 mi/5.5 km) BusinessWi-Fi (fees apply)On-site Audio/Visual companyConference manager and cateringMeeting space for 1,000
Nightly rates from $96

Mason Beach Inn

3 stars
3.8 / 5 4 reviews
Mason Beach Inn provides complimentary parking to guests of the hotel and is one block to West Beach and the Marina/Stearns Wharf area. Also within walking distance to the oceanfront bike path, Santa Barbara Yacht,and exciting shops and restaurants on beautiful State Street in downtown. Santa Barbara's world-class golf courses and renowned wineries are just minutes away. 45 Well-appointed non-smoking guest rooms and suites. Year round heated swimming pool and spa, with a deluxe complimentary continental breakfast daily. Winter monthly and weekly rates available, complimentary wireless Internet service, and a 24hr multilingual Front Desk staff is on duty to serve its guests.
Value 20% Special Savings
Nightly rates from $79

Parkside Inn

3 stars
3.7 / 5 37 reviews
The Parkside Inn is owned and operated by the management of the Hotel Mar Monte. Guests may use facilities at the Hotel Mar Monte outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi fitness center etc. The Parkside Inn features in-room coffee makers iron and ironing board cable TV with HBO and pay per view movies free wireless high-speed Internet access hair dryers and free parking.
Nightly rates from $79

Oasis Inn and Suites

2 stars
3.1 / 5 37 reviews
Oasis Inn and Suites offers nicely appointed guest rooms with beautifully landscaped gardens and courtyard for relaxing. Conveniently located just minutes from our famous sandy beaches, downtown Santa Barbara, the Goleta business corridor, PGA golf course and UC Santa Barbara. Across the street is Loretto Plaza and just one mile away is the La Cumbre Shopping Plaza with over 70 shops and restaurants. Santa Ynes Valley wine country is only 30 minutes north of the inn.
Nightly rates from $169

Santa Barbara Inn

3 stars
3.9 / 5 45 reviews
Value and convenience near gorgeous East BeachThe Santa Barbara Inn is located just across the street from East Beach, which is widely regarded as the finest beach in Santa Barbara. The inn overlooks the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by palm trees and gardens. The electric Santa Barbara shuttle (fees apply) stops in front of the Santa Barbara Inn, allowing guests to see the sights in the most convenient, eco-friendly way possible. Travelers can walk to both the shops and eateries at Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens. The famous wine country area is only a 45-minute drive away. Highlights East Beach locationFree continental breakfastFree Wi-Fi throughout inn RoomsThe 69 rooms at the Santa Barbara Inn include a king or two queen beds, with 500-thread count sheets, down comforters and pillows. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi, a mini refrigerator, hair-dryer, iron/ironing board, free bottled water, a free newspaper, terry robes, ceiling fans and private balconies or patios. For in-room entertainment, guests can find a flat-screen television, Nintendo and movies on-demand. Some rooms feature pool or ocean views. Features The Santa Barbara Inn offers an unbeatable location, just steps from beautiful East Beach, with carefully manicured grounds and an outdoor pool and hot tub. Wi-Fi is free throughout the inn. Guests enjoy a free continental breakfast each morning and can use the Santa Barbara shuttle (fees apply) to get to many attractions, including the shops on State Street. The shuttle stops in front of inn ever half-hour. The Santa Barbara Inn is within walking distance to the Santa Barbara Zoo and the boutiques and restaurants of Stearns Wharf. Transportation Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (11.7 mi/18.8 km)Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (88 mi/141.6 km)Los Angeles International Airport (95 mi/152.9 km)Santa Barbara shuttle stop in front of inn (fees apply) Attractions Santa Barbara Zoo (0.5 mi/0.8 km)Stearns Wharf (1.3 mi/2.1 km)Ty Warner Sea Center (1.3 mi/2.1 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Art (2.2 mi/3.5 km)Mission Santa Barbara (3.1 mi/5 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (4 mi/6.4 km)State Street (4.4 mi/7.1 km)University of California, Santa Barbara (13 mi/20.9 km) Business Free Wi-Fi throughout innOn-site business centerCatering availableOffers 1,300 square feet of meeting space that fits 100 people
Nightly rates from $199

Hyatt Santa Barbara

4 stars
4.0 / 5 80 reviews
Santa Barbara luxury hotel keeps guests happy with amazing amenitiesThe Hotel Mar Monte stands just across the street from beautiful East Beach in Santa Barbara. The AAA 3 diamond hotel has 173 comfortable guestrooms encased in a lovely Spanish Colonial building. Guests take in views of the Pacific Ocean while swimming in the heated outdoor pool. Rooms included modern conveniences like microwaves, refrigerators, high-speed Internet access and 37-inch HDTV with HBO and on-demand movies. The Hotel Mar Monte is within walking distance to the Santa Barbara Zoo and a short drive to many Santa Barbara attractions.   HighlightsEast Beach locationFitness center with personal training Outdoor swimming poolOn-site spaRestaurant on site with room service   RoomsThe 173 comfortable guest rooms at the Hotel Mar Monte are dog friendly (fees apply). Rooms include a California king or two queen beds, high-speed Internet access, 37-inch HDTV with HBO and pay-per-view movies, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, iron/ironing board, Aquafresh Extreme Clean Toothpaste, Oxygen bath amenities, robes, radio alarm clock, windows that open, hair dryer, tub/shower combination, original artwork and down duvet. Standard rooms are 225 square feet, deluxe rooms are 300 square feet and ocean view rooms are 350 square feet. Rooms may include balconies or patios, and ocean or Santa Ynez Mountain views.   FeaturesThe Hotel Mar Monte is located just across from East Beach and is a smoke-free property. Guests take in views of the Pacific Ocean while swimming in the outdoor heated pool or lounging in the Jacuzzi. Travelers work out with personal trainers in the fitness center or ease aches at the Spa Mar Monte. The hotel also offers room service, valet and self-parking, valet laundry service and a business center.   DiningThe Bistro Eleven Eleven Restaurant at the Hotel Mar Monte serves American cuisine with a California twist and an ocean view. Guests watch games on HDTVs and eat gourmet burgers in the Bistro Eleven Eleven Lounge.   TransportationSanta Barbara Municipal Airport (12 mi/19.3 km)Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (88 mi/141.6 km)Los Angeles International Airport (95 mi/152.9 km)   AttractionsSanta Barbara Zoo (0.3 mi/.5 km)Stearns Wharf (1 mi/1.6 km)Ty Warner Sea Center (1 mi/1.6 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Art (2.4 mi/3.9 km)Mission Santa Barbara (4 mi/6.4 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (4.2 mi/6.8 km)University of California, Santa Barbara (13.3 mi/21.4 km)   BusinessWi-Fi (fees may apply)10,000 square feet of flexible meeting space accommodates 250 people
Value Bed & Breakfast for 2
Nightly rates from $139

BEST WESTERN Beachside Inn

3 stars
3.5 / 5 48 reviews
West Beach on a budget, with views Included from Santa Barbara innThe Best Western Beachside Inn is located steps from the Harbor Yacht Marina and minutes from the beautiful sands of West Beach in Santa Barbara. The hotel is also within walking distance of many restaurants, shops and attractions like Stearns Wharf and Mission Santa Barbara. Best Western Beachside Inn guests enjoy easy access to Santa Barbara sights, as the city trolley stops just across from the hotel. A courtyard, sundeck and outdoor heated swimming pool give guests an opportunity to relax. Highlights Free daily continental breakfast Free wired high-speed Internet Outdoor heated pool RoomsThe 60 rooms at the Best Western Beachside Inn feature refrigerators, microwaves, cable TV with HBO, a coffee-maker, hair-dryer, iron and ironing board, and free wired high-speed Internet access. Choices include pool-, park- and ocean-view rooms, doubles or king beds. Most rooms feature private balconies. A limited amount of pet friendly accommodations are available. FeaturesBest Western Beachside Inn is across the street from the Harbor Yacht Marina. Guests can stroll to the beach and relax, sunbathe, picnic and enjoy a view of the Channel Islands. The shops, attractions and restaurants of Santa Barbara are easy to access: The city trolley stops across the street and takes guests to a variety of destinations for a nominal charge. Several attractions and restaurants can also be accessed on foot. The property provides a heated outdoor pool and sundeck where guests can chill after an exciting day of exploring the city, wine tasting or golfing. DiningBest Western Beachside Inn guests enjoy a free daily continental breakfast with cereal, toast, muffins, coffee, tea and juice. (A breakfast voucher is required. See front desk for details.) Santa Barbara is well known for its wide variety of dining choices. Several restaurants are within walking and driving distance. Transportation Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (10.3 mi/16.6 km)Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (89.6 mi/144.2 km)Los Angeles Intl Airport (96.1 mi/154.7 km)Santa Barbara trolley strop across from hotel (small fee) Attractions Stearns Wharf (0.6 mi/1 km)Ty Warner Sea Center (0.6 mi/1 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Art (1.5 mi/2.4 km)Santa Barbara Zoo (1.9 mi/3.1 km)Mission Santa Barbara (2.9 mi/4.7km)Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (3.4 mi/5.5 km)University of California, Santa Barbara (11.7 mi/18.8 km) BusinessFree wired high-speed Internet Policies and feesOn-site parking available for $3 USD per vehicle daily.
Value Save 10% on your stay
Nightly rates from $299

Bacara Resort Spa

3 stars
5.0 / 5 1 reviews
On the bluffs and beaches of the central California coast lies a resort of stunning natural beauty and relaxed luxury. Like an intimate Mediterranean village; Bacara sprawls over 78 pristine beachfront acres; nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez mountains. Located just ten minutes from Santa Barbara Airport; the resort*s terra cotta tile roofs; covered archways and wooden trellises lend it the understated; relaxed appeal of a true classic California resort; yet our guests have at their fingertips the most advanced modern conveniences and cutting edge technologies. Our attention to the most minute detail and our warm; discreet service all evoke the gentility and glamour of the golden age of Hollywood. This is the essence of Bacara- elegance; understatement; complete serenity.
Nightly rates from $189

Pacifica Suites

3 stars
4.0 / 5 23 reviews
All-suite hotel close to the University of California, Santa BarbaraPacifica Suites is located on beautifully landscaped grounds lined with apple trees and flowering gardens. The hotel is outside most of the bustle of the city, giving guests restful nights. An outdoor heated pool and whirlpool help guests decompress. The free cooked-to-order breakfast, airport shuttle, and weekday wine and cheese receptions keep guests returning. Families visiting the University of California, Santa Barbara choose Pacifica Suites based on its close proximity. Highlights Free Santa Barbara Airport, Amtrak shuttle Free high-speed wireless InternetFree cooked-to-order breakfastFree weekday wine and cheese receptions RoomsThe 87 comfortable, spacious suites at Pacifica Suites include a king or two double beds, two televisions with cable and movies-on-demand, a microwave, refrigerator, coffee-maker, bottled water, iron/ironing board, free high-speed wireless Internet, free local calls, and data ports. Each offers a private bath with a hair-dryer and bathrobes, and there is either a balcony or patio with mountain, garden or pool views. Pet-friendly rooms are available, with a daily fee. FeaturesSituated on picturesque grounds, Pacifica Suites is a short drive from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and many other local attractions. An outdoor heated pool and whirlpool helps guests decompress. Parking is free. A large desk, data ports and free high-speed wireless Internet make working en suite effortless. DiningPacifica Suites guests start the day full with a free, cooked-to-order breakfast with gourmet espresso. Eggs and omelets are made fresh in addition to bacon, sausage, waffles, pancakes, fruit, cereal and yogurt. The friendly staff can assist with dinner reservations and recommendations. On Monday - Thursday evenings, the hotel hosts free receptions with wine, cheese and cookies. Transportation Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (1.9 mi/3.1 km)Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (96.9 mi/155.9 km)Free Santa Barbara Airport, Amtrak shuttle Attractions Goleta Beach Park (2 mi/3.2 km)University of California, Santa Barbara (3.6 mi/5.8 km)Mission Santa Barbara (7.3 mi/11.7 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Art (7.5 mi/12.1 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (7.8 mi/12.6 km)Stearns Wharf (8.7 mi/14 km) Business Free high-speed wireless InternetSexton House rentals for events, meetings Audiovisual equipment available
Nightly rates from $95

Ramada Limited Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara star boasts a wealth of amenitiesThe Ramada Limited Santa Barbara is the Ramada Best of 2010 Hotel Award Winner. Bordering the coastal foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains, the hotel is convenient to both Santa Barbara and Goleta. Management treats each guest like a VIP. The soothing, award-winning gardens and lagoon are filled with ducks, koi fish and turtles. Amenities include athletic-club privileges, free airport and Amtrak shuttles, a free deluxe continental breakfast and more. The Santa Barbara Ramada Limited is perfect for families, couples and business travelers. HighlightsAward-winning hotelFree deluxe continental breakfastFree Santa Barbara airport and Amtrak shuttleFree high-speed wireless Internet Rooms126 rooms at the Ramada Limited Santa Barbara offer mountain, lagoon or garden views. Mountainside rooms are furnished with a Sealy Posturepedic plush-top king beds, cable TVs with HBO, microwaves, refrigerators, blackout drapes, in-room safes, microchip security key doors, hair-dryers, free local calls, clock radios, spa-inspired bath amenities, spacious desks, coffee-makers, irons and ironing boards and free high-speed wireless Internet. Additionally, gardenside rooms feature one king or two Sealy Posturepedic plush-top queen beds, lagoon views and love seats with ottomans. Spacious two-room suites offer two Sealy Posturepedic plush-top queen beds and a separate living area with sofa bed. Two patios or decks are attached, with spectacular lagoon, garden or lawn views. Flat-screen LCD TVs, DVD players, pedestal tables and tub chairs are also featured. FeaturesRamada Limited Santa Barbara guests have a multitude of amenities to choose from: The year-round heated swimming pool and whirlpool, a free airport and Amtrak shuttle, free use of Goleta Valley Athletic Club, an on-site business center, free high-speed wireless Internet, dry-cleaning services, free local calls and free USA Today newspapers on weekdays.The free deluxe continental breakfast provides pastries such as croissants and cinnamon rolls, yogurt, hard-boiled eggs, fresh fruit, premium coffee, teas, juices and made-to-order waffles. Microchip key cards and in-room safes keep guests and their possessions safe and sound. The Ramada Limited in Santa Barbara offers guests discount cards to select Santa Barbara restaurants. TransportationSanta Barbara Municipal Airport (4 mi/6.4 km)Los Angeles Intl Airport (102 mi/164.1 km)Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (95.2 mi/153.2 km)Free Santa Barbara airport and Amtrak shuttle AttractionsUniversity of California, Santa Barbara (4 mi/6.4 km)Santa Barbara Golf Club (4 mi/6.4 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (5 mi/8 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Art (7 mi/11.3 km)Stearns Wharf (7 mi/11.3 km)Ty Warner Sea Center (7 mi/11.3 km)Santa Barbara Zoo (8 mi/12.9 km) BusinessFree high-speed wireless Internet796 square feet of meeting space fits up to 75On-site business centerAudiovisual equipment available
Value Stay 3, Save 20%
Nightly rates from $156

BEST WESTERN PLUS Encina Lodge & Suites

3 stars
3.6 / 5 56 reviews
Many amenities and good value in Midtown Santa BarbaraBEST WESTERN PLUS Encina Lodge & Suites is close to everything travelers want in Santa Barbara: midtown, downtown, local beaches and attractions. The hotel is located in a quiet residential part of town, perfect for guests looking to sleep well. Travelers enjoy a heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, coin-op laundry, a free airport and Amtrak shuttle, and an on-site business center. Guests at BEST WESTERN PLUS Encina Lodge & Suitescan just walk to the Museum of Natural History and the Queen of the Missions, with other attractions only a short drive away. Highlights Free Santa Barbara Airport and Amtrak shuttle Free Wi-Fi throughout innHeated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub RoomsThe 122 cozy rooms at BEST WESTERN PLUS Encina Lodge & Suites offer king, queen or two double beds, and smoking or nonsmoking options. Rooms include a number of amenities, including Crabtree & Evelyn bath products, free Wi-Fi, laundry service, a modem/data port, fresh fruit, cookies, candy, free local calls under 30 minutes, and free weekday newspaper. Microwaves are available upon request. One-bedroom, nonsmoking suites feature a queen bed, queen sofa sleeper, kitchen with full-size refrigerator, microwave, stovetop oven, cookware, table settings for four, dining area with table and chairs, and a sitting area. FeaturesBEST WESTERN PLUS Encina Lodge & Suites offers a free shuttle to and from the Santa Barbara Airport and Amtrak station (contact hotel for details). A heated outdoor pool and whirlpool allow weary travelers a way to relax and revitalize. The hotel is just minutes away from midtown and downtown, and is adjacent to the Sansum-Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic and Cottage Hospital. Beaches, wineries and golfing are all nearby. DiningThe Las Aves Cafe at BEST WESTERN PLUS Encina Lodge & Suites is a full-service restaurant serving American favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests enjoy eating on the sun-drenched patio and sipping cocktails in the indoor lounge. Room service is available from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Transportation Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (8.7 mi/14 km)Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (91.2 mi/146.8 km)Los Angeles International Airport (97.8 mi/157.4 km)Free Santa Barbara Airport and Amtrak shuttle Attractions Mission Santa Barbara (0.8 mi/1.3 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Art (1.3 mi/2.1 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (1.3 mi/2.1 km)Stearns Wharf (2.7 mi/4.3 km)Ty Warner Sea Center (2.7 mi/4.3 km)Santa Barbara Zoo (4.2 mi/6.8 km)University of California, Santa Barbara (10.1 mi/16.3 km) Business Free Wi-Fi throughout innOn-site business center
Value GREAT PACKAGE SAVINGS - on hotel with air or car
Nightly rates from $75

Quality Inn Santa Barbara

2 stars
3.2 / 5 20 reviews
Affordable Santa Barbara lodging next to MacKenzie ParkThe Quality Inn Santa Barbara sits adjacent to MacKenzie Park and is just two miles from the downtown shops and restaurants of State Street. Guests looking to explore historic Mission Santa Barbara will find that it is just a mile away. The Quality Inn Santa Barbara is also within a 10-mile drive of the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and University of California, Santa Barbara. Guests can walk to local parks, shops and restaurants. Some rooms offer mountain views. Highlights Free high-speed Internet throughout hotelFree continental breakfastOutdoor pool RoomsRooms at the Quality Inn Santa Barbara offer a choice of a king, queen or two double beds. Rooms come equipped with spacious work desks, refrigerators, cable television, hair-dryers, coffee-makers, free local calls, free weekday newspapers, free high-speed Internet access, and iron/ironing boards. Some rooms offer mountain views and microwaves. Nonsmoking and Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant rooms are available. FeaturesQuality Inn Santa Barbara guests enjoy free coffee in the hotel lobby in addition to other amenities, like free continental breakfast, free high-speed wireless Internet, an outdoor pool and a convenient, central location to a multitude of Santa Barbara destinations. DiningGuests are treated to a free continental breakfast daily. Additionally, the Quality Inn Santa Barbara is next to a Trader Joe's grocery store. Several restaurants are nearby as well. Transportation Santa Barbara Amtrak (3.1 mi/5 km)Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (8.5 mi/13.7 km)Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (92.6 mi/149 km) Attractions Mission Santa Barbara (1 mi/1.6 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (1.3 mi/2.1 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Art (2.1 mi/3.4 km)Stearns Wharf (3.5 mi/5.6 km)Santa Barbara Zoo (5.6 mi/9 km)University of California, Santa Barbara (9.9 mi/15.9 km) Business Free high-speed Internet throughout hotelSpacious deskFax services
Nightly rates from $99

Days Inn And Suites Santa Barbara

2 stars
3.4 / 5 45 reviews
Welcome to The Days Inn And Suites, in the Heart of Santa Barbara. Located in downtown Santa Barbara on State Street, the Art Deco inspired hotel has been welcoming guests for more than 40 years. This vibrant part of the community is just a few blocks from the beach and offers a restful retreat after a day well-spent boutique-hopping through some of the countrys most upscale retail shops, touring the historic Santa Barbara Art-scape, catching a show at the Granada, Lobero or Arlington Theatres or simply doing nothing and soaking in some sun poolside. Daybreak breakfast is complimentary. Wireless internet is provided in all rooms and guest common areas. Rollaways available for some rooms for a 15 USD fee. Hotel has 2 covered parking garages and exterior parking lot that allows for bus or truck parking.
Value Stay 3, Save 20%
* Prices reflect the lowest "base rate" found over the next 30 days. Rates are subject to change and may not include taxes and fees, hotel service charges, extra person charges, or incidentals, such as room service. All rates are displayed in USD unless otherwise noted. Converted rates are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.
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3 cheap California hotels from north to south

By Vince Font California’s great to visit year round, even in winter. Although some of the locals in the northern parts of the state may warn you away with tales of temperatures that plummet to near 30 in the middle of the night, some of you flying in from colder climes may find that outright balmy. In addition, contrary to popular belief there are plenty of cheap California hotels that give you the opportunity to take in the sights without having to worry about filing Chapter 7 on your return back home. Here are three of the best, starting south and heading north. Northern California: Clarion Collection Lodge, Calistoga If you think all there is to California are movie stars, redwood trees and blinding smog, think again -- and plan a visit to Napa Valley, one of the premiere wine producing locations in the world. If your picture of an ideal vacation is wine tasting in beautiful surroundings, book a stay at the Clarion Collection Lodge in Calistoga. Considering that other lodgings in this part of the country demand an arm and a leg for an overnight stay, the Clarion’s asking rate of $95 per night  puts it on my short list of impeccable cheap California hotels. When you’re done wine tasting, price out the cost of a local mud bath. You’d be surprised how relaxing it really is. Southern California: The Inn at East Beach, Santa Barbara The Santa Barbara coastline is breathtaking. Words could attempt to describe it, and photos do a decent job, but the view is really one that has to be seen in person to be truly appreciated. Located 95 miles north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara is the gateway to the Channel Islands National Park and a premiere location for the California vacations of many. Some of the best rates can be snagged at The Inn at East Beach, which is just a block from East Beach and overlooks the stunning foothill mountains. With nightly rates around $146 , this hotel puts others in the same league to shame -- both by way of quality and affordability. Central California: Sea Breeze Inn and Cottages, Pacific Grove Perhaps no other city gives Santa Barbara a run for its money in the coastline beauty category than Monterey, a quaint city rich with literary history. John Steinbeck wrote extensively about this part of the country, and helped give the downtown historical area of Cannery Row an aura of mystique with his novel of the same name. When looking for lodgings, bear in mind that there are so many things to see in Monterey -- the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, for one -- that you’ll likely only return to your hotel to rest up until morning. For this reason, and to leave room in the respective budgets of your California vacations, I suggest the Sea Breeze Inn and Cottages in next-door Pacific Grove, which has nightly rates around $65 and is a short walk from several beaches on the gorgeous tip of the Monterey peninsula. Interested in heading out west? You can find cheap tickets to California that will  prevent you from sapping your savings before you even arrive. You can even double up your efforts by booking a flight and hotel together. Insider tip: Traveling with the tykes? Book a room in San Diego -- the unofficial family capital of California  -- for up to 35 percent off or free nights at select hotels by Feb. 28. Related Resources: Vince Font is a freelance writer born in Puerto Rico and currently escaped to Utah. When not dreaming of interstellar travel, he’s on the hunt for weird, wacky, and off-the-beaten-track vacation destinations. Next stop: The Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast.

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