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These are the top 10 spots we’d recommend to our best friend visiting Santa Barbara. No fluff, just greatness at different price points.

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These are the top 10 spots we’d recommend to our best friend visiting Santa Barbara. No fluff, just culinary greatness at different price points.

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Loubud Wines

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Trendy wine bar offering a curated selection of bubbly and hand crafted wines paired with creative puzzles in a cozy, casual downtown vibe.
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Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

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4.2
Relaxed hotel with outdoor pool, lagoon, tropical garden, free breakfast, and Wi-Fi; ideal for business and leisure travelers.
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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

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4.3
Modern 3-star hotel with outdoor pool, hot tub, and restaurant, steps from the vibrant State Street in Santa Barbara.
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Villa Rosa Inn

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4.0
Polished rooms in a quaint B&B with lounge social events, pool, and hot tub near Santa Barbara beach.
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Secret Garden Inn & Cottages

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4.6
Charming traditional B&B with individually decorated rooms, private hot tubs, garden patios, and homemade breakfast in Santa Barbara.
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Riviera Beach House

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4.3
Chic adobe-style hotel with cozy rooms, patios, Mexican dining, a bar, and an art gallery near the beach and Santa Ynez Mountains views.
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Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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4.1
Chic historic hotel offers modern rooms with Wi-Fi, lobby bar, cafΓ©, and bike rentals in Santa Barbara’s Lower State neighborhood.
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Cabrillo Inn at the Beach

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Budget motel with simple rooms, some ocean views, free breakfast, and an outdoor pool near Santa Barbara’s East Beach.
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Marina Beach Motel

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4.7
Casual low-rise motel offering clean, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, breakfast, bike rentals, and pet-friendly comfort.
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Casa De La Vina

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Modern, clean studios and suites with kitchenettes and rooftop terrace β€” a quiet retreat just blocks from Santa Barbara’s lively State Street.
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Simpson House Inn

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4.8
Charming B&B with elegant rooms, private patios, lush gardens, and complimentary wine and snacks in a peaceful Santa Barbara setting.
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Lemon Tree

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4.3
Lemon tree offers a comfortable motel stay near Santa Barbara’s courthouse gardens with a pleasant pool area and clean accommodations.
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The Milo

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3.9
Spanish Colonial-style beachfront hotel with vibrant rooms, two heated outdoor pools, courtyard gardens, and bike rentals.
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Rosewood Miramar Beach

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Refined oceanfront hotel with elegant dining, 2 outdoor pools, a spa, and polished rooms with terraces overlooking Miramar Beach.
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Casa Del Mar Inn

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4.3
Warm Spanish-style inn with sleek rooms, spa, courtyard garden, plus beach and golf access in Santa Barbara.
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The Marlowe

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The Marlowe offers vintage charm with modern luxury, featuring suites with full kitchens and patios near Santa Barbara’s West Beach.
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Mar Monte Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

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Casual rooms and suites with ocean views, outdoor pool, Spanish restaurant, beach access, and a warm, 1930s Spanish Colonial vibe.
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Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

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4.2
Casual Mediterranean-style hotel offering relaxed rooms, two pools, and hot tubs near Santa Barbara shops and highways.
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Coast Village Inn

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4.4
Coast Village Inn offers modest rooms and studios with a heated pool, restaurant, and complimentary loaner bikes in a laid-back setting nearby shops and beach.
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La Playa Inn

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4.8
Straightforward colonial-style hotel with free parking and continental breakfast near Santa Barbara’s West Beach.
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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

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4.1
Upscale beachfront resort offering polished rooms, grill dining, tennis courts, spa, heated pool, and ocean views in Santa Barbara.
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Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

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4.3
Informal stay with mountain views from rooftop bar, outdoor pool, fitness room, and warm rooms with modern amenities.
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Beachside Inn

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Informal hotel at Santa Barbara Harbor with outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, breakfast, and easy parking.
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Kimpton Canary Hotel

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4.4
Stylish Santa Barbara hotel with rooftop pool, farm-to-table dining, free bike rentals, and an inviting wine hour for guests.
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Casa Valerio

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Casa Valerio offers modern, quiet suites with kitchens and pet-friendly stays in a cozy, tree-lined neighborhood minutes from State Street.
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Good Bar

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4.7
Casual Goleta bar known for great cocktails, fast service, and lively trivia nights with a cozy, stylish vibe and solid beer selection.
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Casa Castillo

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Modern, spacious hotel with stylish dΓ©cor offering off-street parking, pet-friendly units, and walking access to Santa Barbara shops and beaches.
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Drift Santa Barbara

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4.3
Modern boutique hotel in Santa Barbara’s lively Lower State neighborhood with boutique dining, welcoming vibes, and easy beach access.
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Cooney's at the Market

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4.4
Trendy, casual bar with great cocktails and a standout beer selection, serving fast service in Santa Barbara’s Public Market.
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Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

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Airport hotel featuring free Wi-Fi, breakfast, outdoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center with spacious traditional rooms.
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Santa Barbara Cider Company

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4.8
Trendy, cozy cider bar with a wide variety of unique ciders and casual outdoor seating, offering a fun vibe and friendly service in Goleta.
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Villa Wine Bar and Kitchen

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🍷 Wine Bar

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4.7
Cozy wine bar with fast service, great wine and beer selections, live jazz and comedy nights, plus tasty happy hour bites.
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The vip

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4.0
Energetic nightclub offering strong beats, dance floor action, and intimate vibes in Santa Barbara’s Lower State district.
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Inn by the Harbor

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4.4
Cozy, Spanish-style inn featuring comfy rooms, an outdoor heated pool, hot tub, free breakfast and wine tastings in Santa Barbara.
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Mel's Bar & Grill

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4.3
Dive bar with lively karaoke, live music, and great cocktails. Enjoy a casual vibe with sports, games, and friendly bartenders in Santa Barbara.
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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

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Modern Mediterranean-style hotel with outdoor heated pool, hot tub, fitness center, bistro, and business amenities in Goleta.