| the vintage-style quarters range from private rooms to single-sex dorms, all with en suite bathrooms, free wi-fi and 42-inch flat-screen tvs. amenities include complimentary breakfast, a hip modern kitchen and a heated outdoor pool. set in santa barbara's art district along the urban wine trail, this trendy hostel is 3 blocks from the beach and 1. there's also a shared laundry facility. 8 miles from santa barbara zoo. dorms have bunk beds and sleep up to 5 people. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Santa Barbara Airport 14 min
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center (12 min)
Aquatic exploration center with live shark touch pools, a tidepool tank & magnified sea specimens. Leadbetter Beach (7 min)
City beach offering both white sand & a grass lawn, plus picnic areas, showers & restrooms. Arroyo Burro Beach County Park (11 min)
This oceanfront beach with seasonal lifeguards & a grassy area for picnicking allows off-leash dogs. El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park (18 min)
Historical site housing remnants of a 1782 Spanish fortress, including 2 original adobe buildings. Santa Barbara Museum Of Art (8 min)
Compact museum featuring 20th-century Western American paintings as well as modern Asian ceramics. Stearns Wharf (12 min)
Storied wooden wharf offering restaurants, varied shops, a small aquarium & water views. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (12 min)
Landmark with various exhibits including regional history, art, a planetarium & a butterfly garden. Shoreline Park (5 min)
Popular park overlooking the water offers a playground, grassy areas, walking paths & beach access. Lotusland (11 min)
37-acre estate & botanical garden with 3,000+ plants, including rare cycads, cacti & euphorbias. East Beach (5 min)
Long, palm-lined sandy beach known for its sunsets & volleyball, lifeguarded during summer months. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation (3 min)
Contemporary museum devoted to science, technology & the arts, with a focus on interactive exhibits. Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara (7 min)
1929 tile-roof courthouse complex known for a mural room & Spanish Colonial Revival embellishments. Old Mission Santa Barbara (10 min)
Landmark 1786 Spanish mission with period art & artifacts, gardens with ocean views & a gift shop. Santa Barbara Zoo (7 min)
Small zoo with hundreds of animals in natural habitats, a miniature train ride & picnic spots. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (16 min)
Enchanting garden featuring 5.5 miles of paths, authentic Japanese tea garden, redwood grove & more. | 
