Santa Barbara Beach Hotels

Santa Barbara Beach Hotels
Sunny, friendly Santa Barbara, California is everything you would imagine in a beach town and more. You'll find great fishing, in-line skating, diving and surfing, but also elegant accommodations and upscale shops and restaurants. Just an hour north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara warms your heart with views of the mountains and golden sunsets. Go quaint or sophisticated. Either way, Santa Barbara is unforgettable.

Canary Hotel

The Canary Hotel, with its Spanish architecture, red-tiled roof and mountain-view patios, is inviting, warm and elegant. Luxuriate in fluffy white canopy beds and relax in complimentary bathrobes. Take a refreshing dip in the pool and then pamper yourself with designer toiletries. This small hotel offers 97 well-appointed guest rooms and suites. Just 2 miles from the beach, the Canary is close to great restaurants and boutiques. All rooms are non-smoking. Online reservations are available.

Canary Hotel
31 W. Carillo St.
Santa Barbara, California
(866) 539-8430
canarysantabarbara.com/

Inn of the Spanish Garden

Bienvenido! The Inn of the Spanish Garden is in the Presidio District near all the action. It's an upscale, deluxe hotel with a Mediterranean feel and within walking distance of shops and theaters. Rooms include a gas fireplace and fully-stocked refrigerator. Step out onto your private balcony or patio for a breath of the sea breeze and fragrant flora. Your concierge can help arrange excursions for kayaking and whale watching in the area.


Inn of the Spanish Garden
915 Garden St.
Santa Barbara, California
(805) 564-4700
spanishgardeninn.com/index.

Inn at East Beach

Do you dream of staying in a hotel right on the beach? The Inn at East Beach is certainly on the beach. And as you would imagine, it has stunning views of the ocean. Relax in the pool or kick it up a bit by scheduling a scuba dive trip. The stylish, comfortable guest rooms have plenty of amenities, like fireplaces and mini-kitchens in the junior suites. The Inn features a daily continental breakfast. During your stay, plan an excursion to the Santa Barbara Zoo, the Museum of Natural History or the Santa Barbara Mission.


Inn at East Beach
1029 Orilla Drive
Santa Barbara, California
(805) 965-0546
innateastbeach.com/index.

Article Written By Cheryl Waters Likins

Cheryl Waters Likins is a writer, educator, and pianist. Likins obtained her master's degree from Seton Hall University and Bachelor of Science degree from Upsala College. She completed doctoral-level studies in biomedicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She has been a freelance writer since 2007. Likins' work appears online at Tesi.com (Italy), GolfLink, Answerbag, Trails, eHow, and Associated Content.

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