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Mirabelle Inn and Restaurant
409 First Street, Solvang 3.5 out of 5.0This was our first visit to solvang we were celebrating our 45 wedding anniversary and I thought it would be nice to stay at a bed and breakfast hotel which we had never done I must say we were very pleasantly surprised the room we loved it was very nicely done and gave the feel of home. We will ...
£138
£138
Kimpton Canary Hotel
31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara 4.0 out of 5.0Very nice hotel in great location near many stores and restaurants in the downtown area.
£254
£254
Simpson House Inn
121 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara 5.0 out of 5.0Simpson House is a wonderful place to stay. The staff is courteous and helpful. The Inn is very comfortably appointed. The location is mostly quiet yet within walking distance of State Street shopping and restaurants. We treated ourselves to a lovely morning walk to the Mission and the Bowl is ~1 ...
£240
£240
Cheshire Cat Inn
36 West Valerio Street, Santa Barbara 3.0 out of 5.0Room we stayed was little small for 2, but It was quiet.
£188
£188
We enjoyed our stay in Ojai at this small hotel, lots of character. The room was clean and comfortable for our 2 night stay. The pool and hot tub also clean and private. My only complaint was the slippery tile thru out the hotel , mostly the patio area when walking back into our room from the pool, ...
£97
£97
Fess Parker Wine Country Inn
2860 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos 4.0 out of 5.0We had an excellent stay. Best hotel stay of our 8 night trip through California. We loved everything about the Hotel. Will definitely recommend.
£206
£206
King Frederik Inn
1617 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang 2.0 out of 5.0We spent 2 nights at location and it was very pleasant.
£76
£76
Montecito Inn
1295 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara 4.0 out of 5.0The rooms are so small and non-functional that a stay of over 2 nights might be a push. Also, the elevator, which dates back to the 1920s when the hotel was built, finally gave up the ghost and we were told that it would take upwards of a year to rebuild. In the interim, guests will need to climb ...
£134
£134
Ojai Valley Inn And Spa
905 Country Club Rd, Ojai 5.0 out of 5.0This would be the place if you're looking to relax. Drinks are a little pricey here. The golf course is beautiful!
Belmond El Encanto
800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara 5.0 out of 5.0Had an excellent time. A completely relaxing environment. The valet go out of their way to help you out. The staff in general aim to impress you with their service.
£310
£310Recently booked Santa Barbara hotels
Pocket Guide: Historic Hotels Hotels in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara has a long and fascinating European history which dates back to the 1600s when the first Spanish missionaries arrived in California. Thanks to this Mediterranean influence, Santa Barbara has many iconic terracotta-red tiled and whitewashed buildings, a warm, year-round climate and a Spanish colonial appeal.
Historic Hotels in Santa Barbara
A hundred miles up the coast from LA and sandwiched between the Santa Ynez mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara is a popular weekend destination for the LA crowd who come to stay in its chic historic hotels.
Head to the stylish suburb of Montecito or for trendy Spanish-style inns, or to downtown Santa Barbara for sprawling 19th-century villas and upmarket B&Bs in Spanish Colonial Revival-style homes.
Stay near Santa Barbara's Historic Attractions
First stop on your history visit to Santa Barbara has to be the Mission Santa Barbara, just north of downtown. Known as the Queen of the Missions, this beautiful pink-and-white church has a fascinating museum depicting missionary life in the 18th century, and stacks of Chumash artwork from the earlier settlers.
From the Mission, it's a short hop to El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. Built by the Spanish in 1782, the four presidios played a vital role in Spain's occupation of Alta California. Learn more about Santa Barbara's early years in the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, which is tucked away in a stunning cloistered courtyard downtown.
Shopping and Dining in Santa Barbara
Renowned for its wealth of rich and famous residents, Santa Barbara has a fantastic shopping scene. Head to the Historic State Street Plaza, a pedestrianised open-air mall where designer stores line up next to hip surf labels and high-street shops.
After a day of sightseeing or shopping, retire to your Santa Barbara historic hotel for a drink in the bar, before heading out to explore downtown's many SoCal or Mexicana restaurants, chic cocktail lounges and wine bars around Lower State Street.
From 19th-century hacienda-style guesthouses to plush hotels built in the Spanish Colonial Revival style, use Expedia to find the best deals on historic hotels for your next stay in Santa Barbara.
Nearby Cities
- Ojai Hotels (41.71 km)
- Ventura Hotels (40.3 km)
- Oxnard Hotels (53.89 km)
- Solvang Hotels (45.87 km)
- Goleta Hotels (11.91 km)
- Lompoc Hotels (73.68 km)
- Santa Maria Hotels (89.73 km)
- Carpinteria Hotels (16.76 km)
- Santa Ynez Hotels (38.04 km)
- Summerland Hotels (9.6 km)
- Buellton Hotels (51.14 km)
- Los Olivos Hotels (49.01 km)
- Los Alamos Hotels (63.97 km)
- Lebec Hotels (81.06 km)
- Oak View Hotels (36.72 km)
- Santa Margarita Hotels (96.76 km)
- Maricopa Hotels (54.88 km)
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- Hotels with Parking (122)
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- Hotels with Restaurant (119)
- Golf Hotels (116)
- Hotels with Breakfast (113)
- Hotels near Museums (112)
- Shopping Hotels (111)
- Hotels with Air Conditioning (105)
- Hotels with Parking (104)
- Family-Friendly Hotels (100)
- Business Hotels (89)
- Beach Hotels (86)
- Hotels with Pool (84)
- Luxury Hotels (84)
- Sports Hotels (81)
- Budget Hotels (80)
- Hotels with a Bar (77)
- Romantic Hotels (76)
- Spa Hotels (72)
- Hotels with Hot Tub (70)
Top Points of Interests in Santa Barbara
- University of California-Santa Barbara Hotels (13.58 km)
- Mission Santa Barbara Hotels (2.38 km)
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse Hotels (0.57 km)
- Presidio Santa Barbara Hotels (0.27 km)
- Santa Barbara Zoo Hotels (2.96 km)
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art Hotels (0.52 km)
- Santa Barbara Natural History Museum Hotels (2.71 km)
- Lotusland Hotels (4.49 km)
- Santa Barbara Botanical Garden Hotels (4.2 km)
- Santa Barbara City College Hotels (1.44 km)
- Santa Barbara Bowl Hotels (1.76 km)
- Carpinteria State Beach Hotels (16.6 km)
- Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Hotels (4.14 km)
- Seven Falls Hotels (4.89 km)
- Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Hotels (2.77 km)
- Granada Theatre Hotels (0.67 km)
- Arlington Theater Hotels (0.86 km)
- Cold Spring Tavern Hotels (17.12 km)
- Chumash Casino Hotels (41.3 km)
- Shoreline Park Hotels (2.58 km)
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