| theres an outdoor pool and a record store, as well as an airy restaurant serving california cuisine and a hip, beachy bar. off highway 101, this casual, upscale hotel is 3 miles from goleta beach park, 4 miles from the university of california, santa barbara and 7 miles from shops and dining on state street in downtown santa barbara. a resort fee covers wi-fi, fitness classes and parking, as well as coffee and tea and access to regular live entertainment. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. the warm, contemporary rooms feature flat-screen tvs, sitting areas, work desks and wi-fi, and some have courtyard views
Santa Barbara Airport 7 min
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center (16 min)
Aquatic exploration center with live shark touch pools, a tidepool tank & magnified sea specimens. Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara (13 min)
1929 tile-roof courthouse complex known for a mural room & Spanish Colonial Revival embellishments. East Beach (13 min)
Long, palm-lined sandy beach known for its sunsets & volleyball, lifeguarded during summer months. Old Mission Santa Barbara (13 min)
Landmark 1786 Spanish mission with period art & artifacts, gardens with ocean views & a gift shop. Arroyo Burro Beach County Park (14 min)
This oceanfront beach with seasonal lifeguards & a grassy area for picnicking allows off-leash dogs. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (18 min)
Enchanting garden featuring 5.5 miles of paths, authentic Japanese tea garden, redwood grove & more. Shoreline Park (14 min)
Popular park overlooking the water offers a playground, grassy areas, walking paths & beach access. Lotusland (18 min)
37-acre estate & botanical garden with 3,000+ plants, including rare cycads, cacti & euphorbias. Goleta Beach Park (6 min)
Public beach featuring paved bicycle trails, picnic areas & a 1,500-ft pier for walking & fishing. El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park (13 min)
Historical site housing remnants of a 1782 Spanish fortress, including 2 original adobe buildings. Stearns Wharf (16 min)
Storied wooden wharf offering restaurants, varied shops, a small aquarium & water views. Santa Ynez Mountains (42 min)
Mountains in the Transverse Range offering trails & caves with Chumash Indian rock paintings. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (15 min)
Landmark with various exhibits including regional history, art, a planetarium & a butterfly garden. Santa Barbara Zoo (14 min)
Small zoo with hundreds of animals in natural habitats, a miniature train ride & picnic spots. Santa Barbara Museum Of Art (13 min)
Compact museum featuring 20th-century Western American paintings as well as modern Asian ceramics. | 
