Santa Barbara is situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains in Southern California and is affectionately known as the American Riviera. The city is a year-round vacation destination offering visitors a cool Mediterranean climate with warm winters and cool summers. Area attractions include the University of California at Santa Barbara, the Presidio of Santa Barbara and Rattlesnake Canyon. Santa Barbara also offers visitors a wide variety of accommodations that range from luxury hotels to basic, budget motels.
The El Prado Inn is located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara on State Street, within walking distance of Alameda Plaza, the Alice Keck Park and Memorial Gardens and the Arlington Theater. Area restaurants include IHOP, Bouchon and Carlito's Cafe and Cantina. The hotel is art deco-inspired and features a daily complimentary continental breakfast, an outdoor heated swimming pool and a business center. Guestrooms offer a coffeemaker, a microwave, a refrigerator and high-speed Internet access. As of September 2010, guestrooms start at $97 per night.
El Prado Inn
1601 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-966-0807
elprado.com
The Motel 6 Santa Barbara-Beach is located just off U.S. Highway 101, less than one mile from the Santa Barbara Zoo and the Andree Clark Bird Refuge and approximately 12 miles from the University of California at Santa Barbara. The Motel 6 does not offer on-site dining options. However, several restaurants are located within walking distance, including the East Beach Grill, Bistro 1111 and Rodney's Steak House. Motel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, free coffee in the lobby and Wi-Fi high-speed Internet access. The motel was remodeled in 2008, and all rooms feature a 32-inch LCD television. As of September 2010, guestrooms start at $69 per night.
Motel 6 Santa Barbara-Beach
443 Corona Del Mar
Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
805-564-1392
motel6.com
The Four Seasons Resort Biltmore Santa Barbara is located within walking distance of Butterfly Beach and approximately five miles from the Paso Nuevo Shopping Center. The resort features a spa and wellness center with 11 treatment rooms, tennis courts, an outdoor, resort-style heated swimming pool with an attached hot tub, a fitness center and concierge and tour services. Guests of the Four Seasons have a choice of three full-service restaurants specializing in California coastal cuisine, a cocktail lounge and in-room dining. Guestrooms offer a 42-inch LCD television, a DVD player, a mini bar, bathrobes and high-speed Internet access. As of September 2010, guestrooms start at $335 per night.
Four Seasons Resort Biltmore Santa Barbara
1260 Channel Dr.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
805-969-2261
fourseasons.com
