| the elegant, modern rooms come with flat-screen tvs, dvd players and free wi-fi. some have views of the santa ynez mountains. there's a heated outdoor pool and an exercise room. complimentary continental breakfast is served in an upscale restaurant/bar. free loaner bikes and valet parking (fee) are also available. built in 1928 by charlie chaplin, this chic, spanish-style hotel is 2 miles from santa barbara zoo, 4 miles from stearns wharf and 5 miles from the old mission santa barbara. upgraded rooms and suites have extra living space, fireplaces, and italian marble bathrooms with whirlpool tubs. in-room spa treatments (surcharge) are offered. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Santa Barbara Airport 17 min
Butterfly Beach (11 min)
A bike path bordered by flowers drawing butterflies runs along this sandy beach with scenic views. Shoreline Park (12 min)
Popular park overlooking the water offers a playground, grassy areas, walking paths & beach access. Leadbetter Beach (13 min)
City beach offering both white sand & a grass lawn, plus picnic areas, showers & restrooms. Arroyo Burro Beach County Park (15 min)
This oceanfront beach with seasonal lifeguards & a grassy area for picnicking allows off-leash dogs. Santa Barbara Museum Of Art (11 min)
Compact museum featuring 20th-century Western American paintings as well as modern Asian ceramics. Old Mission Santa Barbara (12 min)
Landmark 1786 Spanish mission with period art & artifacts, gardens with ocean views & a gift shop. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center (12 min)
Aquatic exploration center with live shark touch pools, a tidepool tank & magnified sea specimens. East Beach (9 min)
Long, palm-lined sandy beach known for its sunsets & volleyball, lifeguarded during summer months. Lotusland (6 min)
37-acre estate & botanical garden with 3,000+ plants, including rare cycads, cacti & euphorbias. 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 (15 min)
Landmark with various exhibits including regional history, art, a planetarium & a butterfly garden. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (18 min)
Enchanting garden featuring 5.5 miles of paths, authentic Japanese tea garden, redwood grove & more. Stearns Wharf (11 min)
Storied wooden wharf offering restaurants, varied shops, a small aquarium & water views. Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara (9 min)
1929 tile-roof courthouse complex known for a mural room & Spanish Colonial Revival embellishments. El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park (9 min)
Historical site housing remnants of a 1782 Spanish fortress, including 2 original adobe buildings. | 
