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Featured Santa Barbara 4 stars Hotels
The Ballard Inn & Restaurant
2436 Baseline Avenue, Ballard 4.0 out of 5.0The food was amazing, as was the service and overall experience.
£170
£170
Excellent hotel, in walking distance to everything.
£94
£94
Santa Ynez Inn, Luxury Boutique Hotel
3627 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez 4.0 out of 5.0Went for a romantic weekend, and stayed here. We got a Deluxe Room, and it was just outstanding! Big room, with a big (very comfortable) king bed, fireplace, huge TV, beautiful dresser, desk etc. The bathroom was huge with beautiful marble tile, granite counters, etc. Our room came with a fantastic ...
£223
£223
Balinese Inspired Beauty by RedAwning
489 Hot Springs Rd, Santa Barbara 4.5 out of 5.0
The Upham Hotel & Country House
1404 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara 4.0 out of 5.0We stayed at the Upham during our son's graduation. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Grounds are lovely and have several open and intimate spaces for families to gather. It was perfect for our needs.
£210
£210
Kimpton Canary Hotel
31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara 4.0 out of 5.0If you want to stay in the heart of SB, the Canary is PERFECT. Within easy walking distance of shops & restaurants, the Canary is a gem. Beautiful (and CLEAN) rooms, fruit-infused water in lobby, gorgeous lobby, lovely staff, tasty restaurant on site (Fitch & Fork), highly rec-would stay again!
£293
£293
Su Nido, All-Suites Boutique Inn
301 N Montgomery St, Ojai 4.0 out of 5.0Beautiful suite, cosy and well equipped though we were only there for a quick visit for the Ojai marathon so didn't get chance to kick back and make the most of it. Definitely recommend!
£224
£224
Fess Parker Wine Country Inn
2860 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos 4.0 out of 5.0We stayed one night midweek. everything was perfect. Breakfast was amazing. Be sure to get turndown service so you can try the peanut brittle!
£338
£338Pocket Guide: 4 stars Hotels in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is a popular stopover on the coastal US Highway 101, 100 miles from LA. The oceanfront city is known as the American Riviera, thanks to its year-round Mediterranean climate, 300 days of sunshine and Spanish colonial architecture.
Stylish Four-Star Hotels in Santa Barbara
Many of Santa Barbara’s four-star hotels are built in the European Mission style with terracotta-red roofs and whitewashed walls. Most have swimming pools, modern restaurants and chic bars. Use Expedia to search through Santa Barbara’s four-star accommodation and you can choose one that has a full-service and bike hire, too.
Stay near Santa Barbara's Attractions
Book a hotel by the beach or downtown and you'll be within walking distance or a short bus ride from many of Santa Barbara main attractions. Visit the landmark 18th-century Mission Santa Barbara, just north of downtown, and see the colourful frescoes in the Santa Barbara County Courthouse or its 85-foot observation tower, with its sweeping views of the city and the ocean.
Santa Barbara's Wine Country
Santa Barbara County is renowned for its excellent Californian wines. Book a four-star hotel in one of the Santa Ynez Valley's main towns, such as Solvang or Los Olivos, and you can tour Santa Barbara wine country’s over 100 wineries. Your four-star hotel can book you on a guided bus trip wine tour and tasting, or you could add a bit more adventure to your wine tasting on a cycling tour. So leave the car at the hotel and head off on a Santa Barbara wine experience.
Shopping and Dining in Santa Barbara
Head to city's Historic State Street Plaza, a popular outdoor shopping mall with designer boutiques, high-street labels and quirky gift shops. Or find smaller, local designers and boutiques in La Arcada mall.
After a day of sightseeing, make your way back to your Santa Barbara hotel for a drink in the bar, or head out to the surrounding streets for a margarita or two in a local bar. Wherever you choose to stay, use Expedia to find the best four-star hotel in Santa Barbara to suit you.
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