Santa Cruz Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

3 out of 5
3850 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £136 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
£136
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice staff and very helpful"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £220 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
£220
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Very pleased!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
4770 Calle Real, Hwy 101 and Turnpike Road, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £161 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£161
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"I like this hotel very much. The only dissapointment was no room cleaning the second day even though I requested and the desk said it will be scheduled. It dis not happen. Coming back to an uncleaned room is vey unpleasant."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
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Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin

2.5 out of 5
1018 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (191 reviews)
"This was a nice comfortable suite with all the amenities we needed."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Casa Jardin
Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera

4 out of 5
800 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara Harbor ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
"Everything checked out great! Only issue was room didn’t feel as clean as it should’ve. We could still feel the sand and dust on the floor from previous stay."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Casa Riviera
Tide Pool Villas

Tide Pool Villas

4.5 out of 5
26 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa ...
6/10 (71 reviews)
Quick trip
"Check in process is very slow and our room was not ready Beautiful property and great location"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Tide Pool Villas
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Popular places to visit

Cavern Point

Cavern Point

Hike to this lookout point in southern California to enjoy sweeping views of the coastline from the top of one of the world’s largest island sea caves.

Cavern Point
Santa Barbara Zoo

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 Zoo
Santa Barbara Harbor

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 Harbor
Stearns Wharf

Stearns Wharf

4/5(31 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara County Courthouse featuring a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture

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.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Upper State Street

Upper State Street

4.5/5(32 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 top-notch restaurants.

Upper State Street

Things to do

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

£26
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Come see Santa Barbara like you never have heard tales of death and bring the city's history back to life.

Santa Barbara Ghosts Tour

£19
per adult
Santa Barbara Ghosts Tour
Checking out the sea lions

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

£41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara

Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara

£141
per traveller
Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Rentals

Santa Barbara Electric Bike Rentals

£20
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Rentals
Picture 1 for Activity West Beach: Kayak Rental

West Beach: Kayak Rental

£11
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
West Beach: Kayak Rental
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Cities near Santa Cruz Island

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara