| they come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. suites add sitting areas and/or whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. this low-key roadside motel is a 3 minutes from the santa barbara museum of natural history and 4 minutes from downtown santa barbara. the contemporary, air-conditioned rooms all have wood furnishings and neutral decor. freebies include continental breakfast, popcorn and juice in the lobby, local and long-distance calls, and parking
Santa Barbara Airport 12 min
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (10 min)
Enchanting garden featuring 5.5 miles of paths, authentic Japanese tea garden, redwood grove & more. Leadbetter Beach (12 min)
City beach offering both white sand & a grass lawn, plus picnic areas, showers & restrooms. Santa Barbara Museum Of Art (9 min)
Compact museum featuring 20th-century Western American paintings as well as modern Asian ceramics. Santa Barbara Zoo (11 min)
Small zoo with hundreds of animals in natural habitats, a miniature train ride & picnic spots. Old Mission Santa Barbara (6 min)
Landmark 1786 Spanish mission with period art & artifacts, gardens with ocean views & a gift shop. Lotusland (16 min)
37-acre estate & botanical garden with 3,000+ plants, including rare cycads, cacti & euphorbias. Stearns Wharf (13 min)
Storied wooden wharf offering restaurants, varied shops, a small aquarium & water views. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center (13 min)
Aquatic exploration center with live shark touch pools, a tidepool tank & magnified sea specimens. East Beach (10 min)
Long, palm-lined sandy beach known for its sunsets & volleyball, lifeguarded during summer months. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (7 min)
Landmark with various exhibits including regional history, art, a planetarium & a butterfly garden. Arroyo Burro Beach County Park (10 min)
This oceanfront beach with seasonal lifeguards & a grassy area for picnicking allows off-leash dogs. El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park (10 min)
Historical site housing remnants of a 1782 Spanish fortress, including 2 original adobe buildings. Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara (8 min)
1929 tile-roof courthouse complex known for a mural room & Spanish Colonial Revival embellishments. Shoreline Park (11 min)
Popular park overlooking the water offers a playground, grassy areas, walking paths & beach access. Santa Ynez Mountains (39 min)
Mountains in the Transverse Range offering trails & caves with Chumash Indian rock paintings. | 
