| a 3-minute walk from east beach, this relaxed hotel is a mile from stearns wharf and 2 miles from the santa barbara bowl. upgraded rooms add minifridges and scenic views, while a suite features a fireplace, a kitchen and a balcony with ocean views. other amenities include an outdoor pool with a sundeck and lounge chairs. airy, laid-back rooms come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs; some feature wood-beamed ceilings and/or balconies. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. freebies include continental breakfast and parking
Santa Barbara Airport 15 min
El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park (7 min)
Historical site housing remnants of a 1782 Spanish fortress, including 2 original adobe buildings. Lotusland (9 min)
37-acre estate & botanical garden with 3,000+ plants, including rare cycads, cacti & euphorbias. Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara (8 min)
1929 tile-roof courthouse complex known for a mural room & Spanish Colonial Revival embellishments. East Beach (9 min)
Long, palm-lined sandy beach known for its sunsets & volleyball, lifeguarded during summer months. Shoreline Park (9 min)
Popular park overlooking the water offers a playground, grassy areas, walking paths & beach access. Old Mission Santa Barbara (11 min)
Landmark 1786 Spanish mission with period art & artifacts, gardens with ocean views & a gift shop. Leadbetter Beach (9 min)
City beach offering both white sand & a grass lawn, plus picnic areas, showers & restrooms. Arroyo Burro Beach County Park (13 min)
This oceanfront beach with seasonal lifeguards & a grassy area for picnicking allows off-leash dogs. Santa Barbara Museum Of Art (9 min)
Compact museum featuring 20th-century Western American paintings as well as modern Asian ceramics. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (13 min)
Landmark with various exhibits including regional history, art, a planetarium & a butterfly garden. Santa Barbara Zoo (6 min)
Small zoo with hundreds of animals in natural habitats, a miniature train ride & picnic spots. Butterfly Beach (7 min)
A bike path bordered by flowers drawing butterflies runs along this sandy beach with scenic views. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center (8 min)
Aquatic exploration center with live shark touch pools, a tidepool tank & magnified sea specimens. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (16 min)
Enchanting garden featuring 5.5 miles of paths, authentic Japanese tea garden, redwood grove & more. Stearns Wharf (8 min)
Storied wooden wharf offering restaurants, varied shops, a small aquarium & water views. | 
