| overlooking east beach and the pacific ocean, this upscale hotel is a 9-minute walk from santa barbara zoo and a mile from stearns wharf, a storied area with shops, restaurants and an aquarium. suites feature whirlpool tubs and living areas/rooms with sofas; upgraded suites add 4-poster beds. there's a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and a gym, plus a bar, and a refined italian restaurant offering al fresco dining on an ocean-view terrace. complimentary perks include parking and continental breakfast. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. room service is available. polished rooms are warmly decorated, and offer flat-screens, free wi-fi and balconies; many rooms add ocean views
Santa Barbara Airport 14 min
Arroyo Burro Beach County Park (12 min)
This oceanfront beach with seasonal lifeguards & a grassy area for picnicking allows off-leash dogs. Leadbetter Beach (8 min)
City beach offering both white sand & a grass lawn, plus picnic areas, showers & restrooms. Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara (8 min)
1929 tile-roof courthouse complex known for a mural room & Spanish Colonial Revival embellishments. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center (7 min)
Aquatic exploration center with live shark touch pools, a tidepool tank & magnified sea specimens. Lotusland (9 min)
37-acre estate & botanical garden with 3,000+ plants, including rare cycads, cacti & euphorbias. East Beach (6 min)
Long, palm-lined sandy beach known for its sunsets & volleyball, lifeguarded during summer months. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (15 min)
Enchanting garden featuring 5.5 miles of paths, authentic Japanese tea garden, redwood grove & more. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (12 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. Santa Barbara Museum Of Art (8 min)
Compact museum featuring 20th-century Western American paintings as well as modern Asian ceramics. Butterfly Beach (6 min)
A bike path bordered by flowers drawing butterflies runs along this sandy beach with scenic views. Stearns Wharf (7 min)
Storied wooden wharf offering restaurants, varied shops, a small aquarium & water views. Shoreline Park (8 min)
Popular park overlooking the water offers a playground, grassy areas, walking paths & beach access. El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park (7 min)
Historical site housing remnants of a 1782 Spanish fortress, including 2 original adobe buildings. Old Mission Santa Barbara (10 min)
Landmark 1786 Spanish mission with period art & artifacts, gardens with ocean views & a gift shop. | 
