Golden Quadrangle Travel Guide

Name: The Franciscan Hotel
Price range: £177
Rating: 9.4

Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Zoo

Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Bowl

Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

Butterfly Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Upper State Street

During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its cosy cafes.

Things to do

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

£21

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

£28

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

£51

per adult

Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

£33

per adult

Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

£18

per adult

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

£26

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

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Top hotels in Golden Quadrangle

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA

£155

7 Jun - 8 Jun

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,168 reviews)

"Excellent"

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA

£131

21 Jun - 22 Jun

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...

9/10 Wonderful! (2,268 reviews)

"Clean room"

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

Beachside Inn

336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA

£151

1 Jul - 2 Jul

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,199 reviews)

"Minor items: my room was quite a distance from the water heater, so it took 10 minutes to get hot water in the shower. Also the TV reception was intermittent, which must have something to do with the cable provider. Again, these are minor and did not effect my stay."

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara

533 State St Santa Barbara CA

£224

1 Jul - 2 Jul

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,389 reviews)

"Over all a great stay, property is beautiful and clean, walking distance from local restaurants and 10 mins from the beach!"

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

Sandpiper Lodge

3525 State St Santa Barbara CA

£91

8 Jun - 9 Jun

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (2,466 reviews)

"The hotel was very well maintained and a great bargain in Santa Barbara. The room was extremely clean and large. The bathroom was very nicely laid out. Breakfast was very convenient and the property was in a great location in town. The property is older but that didn’t detract from anything during ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

The Franciscan Hotel

109 Bath Street Santa Barbara CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

£177

6 Jul - 7 Jul

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,164 reviews)

"Staff were friendly, helpful and accommodating for early check-in and late check-out. The room was spacious, comfortable and well appointed, down to the way the towels were folded. The property was lush with tall palms, banana plants and myriad greenery which created a calming environment. The self ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

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Where to stay in Golden Quadrangle

Find the best Golden Quadrangle areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Golden Quadrangle

Santa Barbara Aerial Panorama. Scenic shot of Pier and beach

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

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urban landscape of the city of Santa Barbara, California ; Shutterstock ID 398939668

Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.