| accessed by exterior corridors, the laid-back rooms feature wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as microwaves, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. free amenities include private parking and continental breakfast, plus coffee and tea served in the lobby 24/7. a 4-minute walk from west beach on the pacific ocean, this casual colonial-style hotel is less than a mile from highway 101 and a mile from dining at stearns wharf. upgraded rooms add balconies or terraces.
Santa Barbara Airport 12 min
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center (15 min)
Aquatic exploration center with live shark touch pools, a tidepool tank & magnified sea specimens. Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara (6 min)
1929 tile-roof courthouse complex known for a mural room & Spanish Colonial Revival embellishments. Old Mission Santa Barbara (8 min)
Landmark 1786 Spanish mission with period art & artifacts, gardens with ocean views & a gift shop. Arroyo Burro Beach County Park (9 min)
This oceanfront beach with seasonal lifeguards & a grassy area for picnicking allows off-leash dogs. Lotusland (10 min)
37-acre estate & botanical garden with 3,000+ plants, including rare cycads, cacti & euphorbias. Santa Barbara Zoo (6 min)
Small zoo with hundreds of animals in natural habitats, a miniature train ride & picnic spots. Shoreline Park (3 min)
Popular park overlooking the water offers a playground, grassy areas, walking paths & beach access. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation (9 min)
Contemporary museum devoted to science, technology & the arts, with a focus on interactive exhibits. Leadbetter Beach (15 min)
City beach offering both white sand & a grass lawn, plus picnic areas, showers & restrooms. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (10 min)
Landmark with various exhibits including regional history, art, a planetarium & a butterfly garden. 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 (5 min)
Long, palm-lined sandy beach known for its sunsets & volleyball, lifeguarded during summer months. Stearns Wharf (14 min)
Storied wooden wharf offering restaurants, varied shops, a small aquarium & water views. Santa Barbara Museum Of Art (7 min)
Compact museum featuring 20th-century Western American paintings as well as modern Asian ceramics. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (13 min)
Enchanting garden featuring 5.5 miles of paths, authentic Japanese tea garden, redwood grove & more. | 
