Golden Quadrangle Travel Guide

Name: The Franciscan Hotel
Price range: £185
Rating: 9.4

Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara Harbor

4.5/5(15 reviews)

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

5/5(3 reviews)

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

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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

Butterfly Beach

4/5(1 review)

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

4.5/5(33 reviews)

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.

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

£26

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

£33

per adult

Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

£18

per adult

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Top hotels in Golden Quadrangle

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA

£137

8 Jun - 9 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! (1,166 reviews)

"Centrally located, this property is above average. The room was clean, and the property was well maintained. The breakfast, however, lacked variety...and while the coffee was excellent, the eggs (loosely scrambled and NO hard boiled eggs) and dry sausage, wasn't up to par with other like hotels."

Reviewed on 3 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! (2,266 reviews)

"I booked five rooms at the Avania Inn of Santa Barbara for my family for my graduation, and the experience was terrible. One of the rooms I booked showed multiple beds online three beds and I paid $540 for one night. But when I arrived, they gave me two queen beds and a sofa bed instead. When I talked ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Beachside Inn

336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA

£149

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! (1,196 reviews)

"This is a great place to stay! Walkable to the harbor and the wharf but far enough to be quieter. The breakfast options were great and there is coffee and water all day. The staff is friendly and there is a big parking lot. We will definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara

533 State St Santa Barbara CA

£210

9 Jun - 10 Jun

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! (1,385 reviews)

"The renovation is beautiful. We had a room on the second floor by the elevator and the old elevator made loud noise. The bathroom in our room was too small and stepped up. No room for sundries. The decor in the room is very nice. However, the hotel is in an awesome location. Walking distance to the ..."

Reviewed on 3 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! (2,463 reviews)

"Beds are pretty comfy, but sheets are rough. Dark rooms and only a desk chair to sit in. For two people to sit comfortably, need another chair. Breakfast is not adequate, and coffee is very low quality"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

The Franciscan Hotel

109 Bath Street Santa Barbara CA

£185

29 Jun - 30 Jun

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! (1,160 reviews)

"Wonderful, well maintained, quaint and cozy. Close to the beach and State Street and Sterns Wharf."

Reviewed on 3 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.