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Santa Barbara Inn

901 East Cabrillo Boulevard
Rated 8.9 in 547 reviews

Santa Barbara Inn offers a serene retreat on the picturesque California coast, located just steps away from the sandy beaches and vibrant downtown of Santa Barbara. This charming boutique hotel is celebrated for its personalized service and intimate atmosphere, perfectly capturing the essence of the region's laid-back luxury.

Upon arrival, guests are greeted by a warm and welcoming environment, highlighted by the inn's elegant Spanish-Mediterranean architecture. The interior design beautifully blends traditional elements with modern comforts, creating a cozy yet sophisticated ambiance. Each guest room is thoughtfully appointed with plush furnishings and contemporary amenities, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay. Many rooms feature private balconies, providing stunning views of the Pacific Ocean or the Santa Ynez Mountains.

Santa Barbara Inn takes pride in its exceptional dining experience at the on-site restaurant, Convivo. Guests can savor a delightful menu inspired by coastal Italian cuisine, crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant's outdoor terrace offers a breathtaking setting for enjoying meals while soaking in the ocean breeze.

The inn's prime location allows easy access to popular attractions, including the Santa Barbara Zoo, Stearns Wharf, and a variety of boutiques, galleries, and dining options. The hotel also boasts a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, providing a perfect spot for unwinding after a day of exploration.

With its intimate charm and focus on personalized service, Santa Barbara Inn promises a memorable stay for travelers seeking a tranquil escape in one of California's most scenic destinations.

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Climate and Weather

January
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 24
Rain free days
February
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March
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 25
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Santa Barbara and near Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Zoo
Santa Barbara Zoo
Non-profit organization in the USA
0.6km / 0.36mi
Ty Warner Sea Center
Ty Warner Sea Center
Zoo in California, United States
1.5km / 0.9mi
West Beach
West Beach
Beach in the city of Santa Barbara, California
1.6km / 1mi
East Beach
East Beach
Beach located in Santa Barbara, California
100m / 110yd
Andree Clark Bird Refuge
Saltwater marsh
0.8km / 0.48mi
Santa Barbara Surfing Museum
Sports museum in Santa Barbara, California
1.5km / 0.96mi
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Train station in California listed on National Register of Historic Places
1.9km / 1.2mi
Allan Herschell 3-Abreast Carousel
Allan Herschell 3-Abreast Carousel
Carousel by Allan Herschell Company
1.3km / 0.79mi
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
18th-century Spanish fort in Santa Barbara, California, USA
2.3km / 1.5mi
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Museum in Santa Barbara, California
3km / 1.9mi
Casa del Herrero
Casa del Herrero
Single-family detached home in Santa Barbara County, California
3.9km / 2.4mi
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
Non-profit organization in the USA
2.4km / 1.5mi
Casa Dolores
Casa Dolores
Art museum in Santa Barbara, California
3.1km / 2mi
Alameda Park
Alameda Park
Park in Santa Barbara, California
3.2km / 2mi
Shoreline Park, Santa Barbara
Shoreline Park, Santa Barbara
Public park in Santa Barbara County, California, United States of America
3.5km / 2.2mi
Leadbetter Beach
Leadbetter Beach
Beach in Santa Barbara, California, U.S
2.4km / 1.5mi
Franceschi Park
Franceschi Park
Park in Santa Barbara County, California, United States of America
3.2km / 2mi
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, Santa Barbara
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, Santa Barbara
California branch of the Karpeles Museum
3km / 1.9mi
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
Park in California, United States of America
3.3km / 2.1mi
Museum Of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
2.6km / 1.6mi
Casa de la Guerra
Casa de la Guerra
Place in California listed on National Register of Historic Places
2.5km / 1.5mi
Naval Reserve Center Santa Barbara
2.4km / 1.5mi
Moreton Bay Fig Tree
Moreton Bay Fig Tree
Ficus macrophylla with the broadest known crown of any Ficus macrophylla.
2km / 1.3mi
Parma Park
Parma Park
Park in Santa Barbara, California, United States of America, United States of America
3.1km / 1.9mi
Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art
Art museum in Santa Barbara, California
3.7km / 2.3mi
Mission Santa Barbara
Mission Santa Barbara
18th-century Spanish mission in Santa Barbara, California
4.4km / 2.8mi
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Natural history museum in Santa Barbara, California
4.7km / 2.9mi
Douglas Family Preserve
Douglas Family Preserve
Public park in Santa Barbara, California, United States
6km / 3.7mi
Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park
Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park
State park in California
14.2km / 8.9mi
Carpinteria Valley Museum of History
History museum in Carpinteria, California
14.4km / 8.9mi
Art, Design and Architecture Museum at UCSB
Art, Design and Architecture Museum at UCSB
Museum in Santa Barbara, California
16.2km / 10.1mi
Stow House
Stow House
Place in California listed on National Register of Historic Places
16.7km / 10.4mi
Rincon Beach County Park
Rincon Beach County Park
Beach in the United States of America
17.7km / 11mi
South Coast Railroad Museum
South Coast Railroad Museum
Railroad museum in Goleta, California
16.8km / 10.4mi
Alcatraz Asphalt Mine
Mine in Santa Barbara County, California, United States of America
16.4km / 10.2mi
Cold Spring Canyon Arch Bridge
Cold Spring Canyon Arch Bridge
Bridge in United States of America
19km / 11.8mi
Cold Spring Canyon Arch Bridge
Cold Spring Canyon Arch Bridge
Bridge in United States of America
19km / 11.8mi

What to do in Santa Barbara and near Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Zoo
Santa Barbara Zoo
Non-profit organization in the USA
0.6km / 0.36mi
Ty Warner Sea Center
Ty Warner Sea Center
Zoo in California, United States
1.5km / 0.9mi
West Beach
West Beach
Beach in the city of Santa Barbara, California
1.6km / 1mi
East Beach
East Beach
Beach located in Santa Barbara, California
100m / 110yd
Andree Clark Bird Refuge
Saltwater marsh
0.8km / 0.48mi
Santa Barbara Surfing Museum
Sports museum in Santa Barbara, California
1.5km / 0.96mi
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Train station in California listed on National Register of Historic Places
1.9km / 1.2mi
Allan Herschell 3-Abreast Carousel
Allan Herschell 3-Abreast Carousel
Carousel by Allan Herschell Company
1.3km / 0.79mi
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
18th-century Spanish fort in Santa Barbara, California, USA
2.3km / 1.5mi
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Museum in Santa Barbara, California
3km / 1.9mi
Casa del Herrero
Casa del Herrero
Single-family detached home in Santa Barbara County, California
3.9km / 2.4mi
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
Non-profit organization in the USA
2.4km / 1.5mi
Casa Dolores
Casa Dolores
Art museum in Santa Barbara, California
3.1km / 2mi
Alameda Park
Alameda Park
Park in Santa Barbara, California
3.2km / 2mi
Shoreline Park, Santa Barbara
Shoreline Park, Santa Barbara
Public park in Santa Barbara County, California, United States of America
3.5km / 2.2mi
Leadbetter Beach
Leadbetter Beach
Beach in Santa Barbara, California, U.S
2.4km / 1.5mi
Franceschi Park
Franceschi Park
Park in Santa Barbara County, California, United States of America
3.2km / 2mi
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, Santa Barbara
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, Santa Barbara
California branch of the Karpeles Museum
3km / 1.9mi
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
Park in California, United States of America
3.3km / 2.1mi
Museum Of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
2.6km / 1.6mi
Casa de la Guerra
Casa de la Guerra
Place in California listed on National Register of Historic Places
2.5km / 1.5mi
Naval Reserve Center Santa Barbara
2.4km / 1.5mi
Moreton Bay Fig Tree
Moreton Bay Fig Tree
Ficus macrophylla with the broadest known crown of any Ficus macrophylla.
2km / 1.3mi
Parma Park
Parma Park
Park in Santa Barbara, California, United States of America, United States of America
3.1km / 1.9mi
Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art
Art museum in Santa Barbara, California
3.7km / 2.3mi
Mission Santa Barbara
Mission Santa Barbara
18th-century Spanish mission in Santa Barbara, California
4.4km / 2.8mi
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Natural history museum in Santa Barbara, California
4.7km / 2.9mi
Douglas Family Preserve
Douglas Family Preserve
Public park in Santa Barbara, California, United States
6km / 3.7mi
Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park
Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park
State park in California
14.2km / 8.9mi
Carpinteria Valley Museum of History
History museum in Carpinteria, California
14.4km / 8.9mi

About Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara offers a variety of activities that cater to different interests. For those who appreciate nature, the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden showcases a diverse collection of native plants in a serene setting, ideal for leisurely strolls. The beachfront, with its stunning coastline, provides opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, and beach volleyball, making it a popular destination for relaxation and outdoor activities.

Art enthusiasts may enjoy visiting the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, which features an impressive collection of American, Asian, and European artworks. The Funk Zone, an artsy neighborhood, is filled with galleries, wine tasting rooms, and street art, offering a vibrant atmosphere for exploration.

For those interested in history, the Santa Barbara Mission, often referred to as the "Queen of the Missions," presents a glimpse into the region's colonial past. Nearby, the Courthouse is known for its stunning Spanish architecture and panoramic views from the clock tower.

Culinary experiences abound in Santa Barbara, with numerous restaurants emphasizing local ingredients and fresh seafood. The Santa Barbara Farmers Market is a great spot to sample local produce and artisanal goods, reflecting the area's agricultural heritage.

Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Santa Ynez Mountains, which provide numerous hiking trails with varying difficulty levels. The scenic views from the trails are rewarding and highlight the natural beauty of the region.

Lastly, taking a stroll along State Street allows visitors to enjoy shopping, dining, and people-watching in a lively atmosphere. Whether you are drawn to the arts, nature, or culinary delights, Santa Barbara offers a range of activities to suit different preferences.




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