Santa Barbara is in southern California, approximately 90 minutes north of Los Angeles, and referred to as the “American Riviera” for its location between the Pacific Ocean and Santa Ynez Mountains. This resort city is also home to historic attractions, including the Santa Barbara Mission and Rafael Gonzalez House. These attractions are within 20 minutes of hotels along the city's coastline. These hotels are convenient to annual festivals, including the beachfront Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show.
The Four Seasons is on the eastern edge of Santa Barbara, approximately 15 minutes from the downtown district. This hotel is a AAA five-diamond hotel and features rooms and suites in Spanish Colonial-style buildings with terra cotta roofs. Suites have themed décor--such as the Mariposa and Santa Cruz Suites--including separate living rooms, powder rooms and whirlpool tubs. The hotel also features a spa with massages and body treatments; the massage rooms offer views of the ocean. The on site restaurant, Bella Vista, provides ocean views from its outdoor patio seating. Bella Vista serves lunch and dinner. The hotel is a five-minute drive from the Montecito Country Club, which has an 18-hole course. The 74-acre Toro Canyon Park is a 10-minute drive from the hotel and features hiking and horseback riding trails.
The Santa Barbara Inn faces the ocean at the corner of Milpas Street and Cabrillo Boulevard, across from Cabrillo Park. This hotel is 10 minutes from local eateries and shops on the State Street corridor. Wildlife exhibits at the Santa Barbara Zoological Park are within five minutes of Santa Barbara Inn. This boutique hotel has an outdoor swimming pool with views of the ocean, electric shuttle that offers access to Santa Barbara sites and valet parking, which is an additional fee. The hotel offers packages that include whale watching tours. Guest rooms have private balconies, some overlooking the ocean. Pets may stay for an additional fee.
The Harborview Inn provides an oceanfront location in Santa Barbara's town center and is across the street from Steams Wharf pier. This pier features tourist shops and snack shops, such as ice cream parlors and pizzerias. Traditional restaurants and upscale shops are within walking distance of the hotel on State Street. The hotel is a few steps away from the Santa Barbara Amtrak railway stop. The inn offers an outdoor swimming pool with sundeck, fitness center and the Spa Beaumontia, which provides massages, facials and body treatments. Eladio's Restaurant, located on the hotel's premises, serves Mediterranean cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some of the suites have views of the ocean, while others overlook the city. Suite amenities include a private balcony and living room.
