| the suites add living areas with pull-out sofas, dining tables and kitchenettes. there's also a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and a dvd library. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. bright, beach-inspired rooms come with ipod docks, coffeemakers, flat-screen tvs with dvd players, and free wi-fi. this laid-back, spanish-style hotel is a 3-minute walk from the beach and santa barbara harbor, and an 8-minute walk from stearns wharf. complimentary perks include parking, continental breakfast and afternoon cookies. laundry facilities are available for a fee
Santa Barbara Airport 13 min
Lotusland (10 min)
37-acre estate & botanical garden with 3,000+ plants, including rare cycads, cacti & euphorbias. Arroyo Burro Beach County Park (10 min)
This oceanfront beach with seasonal lifeguards & a grassy area for picnicking allows off-leash dogs. Stearns Wharf (13 min)
Storied wooden wharf offering restaurants, varied shops, a small aquarium & water views. Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara (7 min)
1929 tile-roof courthouse complex known for a mural room & Spanish Colonial Revival embellishments. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center (13 min)
Aquatic exploration center with live shark touch pools, a tidepool tank & magnified sea specimens. Santa Barbara Zoo (7 min)
Small zoo with hundreds of animals in natural habitats, a miniature train ride & picnic spots. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (10 min)
Landmark with various exhibits including regional history, art, a planetarium & a butterfly garden. Old Mission Santa Barbara (9 min)
Landmark 1786 Spanish mission with period art & artifacts, gardens with ocean views & a gift shop. El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park (7 min)
Historical site housing remnants of a 1782 Spanish fortress, including 2 original adobe buildings. East Beach (4 min)
Long, palm-lined sandy beach known for its sunsets & volleyball, lifeguarded during summer months. Leadbetter Beach (17 min)
City beach offering both white sand & a grass lawn, plus picnic areas, showers & restrooms. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation (6 min)
Contemporary museum devoted to science, technology & the arts, with a focus on interactive exhibits. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (14 min)
Enchanting garden featuring 5.5 miles of paths, authentic Japanese tea garden, redwood grove & more. Santa Barbara Museum Of Art (7 min)
Compact museum featuring 20th-century Western American paintings as well as modern Asian ceramics. Shoreline Park (4 min)
Popular park overlooking the water offers a playground, grassy areas, walking paths & beach access. | 
