| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites and penthouses add living rooms and kitchens, and some have whirlpool tubs and private decks. freebies include a bottle of champagne on arrival, continental breakfast, wine and cheese every afternoon by the pool, evening milk and cookies, and loaner bikes. this upscale, mediterranean-inspired hotel is 6 minutes walk from west beach and a mile from downtown santa barbara. the hotel has a heated pool with sundecks and a hot tub, along with a fitness room and electric-vehicle charging stations. the individually designed rooms come with minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers, plus flat-screen tvs, dvd players and free wi-fi
Santa Barbara Airport 12 min
El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park (6 min)
Historical site housing remnants of a 1782 Spanish fortress, including 2 original adobe buildings. East Beach (5 min)
Long, palm-lined sandy beach known for its sunsets & volleyball, lifeguarded during summer months. Stearns Wharf (17 min)
Storied wooden wharf offering restaurants, varied shops, a small aquarium & water views. Santa Barbara Museum Of Art (6 min)
Compact museum featuring 20th-century Western American paintings as well as modern Asian ceramics. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center (17 min)
Aquatic exploration center with live shark touch pools, a tidepool tank & magnified sea specimens. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (9 min)
Landmark with various exhibits including regional history, art, a planetarium & a butterfly garden. Santa Barbara Zoo (5 min)
Small zoo with hundreds of animals in natural habitats, a miniature train ride & picnic spots. Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara (6 min)
1929 tile-roof courthouse complex known for a mural room & Spanish Colonial Revival embellishments. Lotusland (9 min)
37-acre estate & botanical garden with 3,000+ plants, including rare cycads, cacti & euphorbias. Leadbetter Beach (13 min)
City beach offering both white sand & a grass lawn, plus picnic areas, showers & restrooms. Arroyo Burro Beach County Park (9 min)
This oceanfront beach with seasonal lifeguards & a grassy area for picnicking allows off-leash dogs. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (13 min)
Enchanting garden featuring 5.5 miles of paths, authentic Japanese tea garden, redwood grove & more. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation (8 min)
Contemporary museum devoted to science, technology & the arts, with a focus on interactive exhibits. Old Mission Santa Barbara (8 min)
Landmark 1786 Spanish mission with period art & artifacts, gardens with ocean views & a gift shop. Shoreline Park (3 min)
Popular park overlooking the water offers a playground, grassy areas, walking paths & beach access. | 
