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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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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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4.1
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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5
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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5
Modern, spacious hotel with stylish décor 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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4.0
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

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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4.4
Modern Mediterranean-style hotel with outdoor heated pool, hot tub, fitness center, bistro, and business amenities in Goleta.
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Dublin's Sports Grill

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4.0
Casual sports bar with a great beer and cocktail selection, pool tables, and friendly fast service in Isla Vista's lively scene.
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Miramar Beach Bar

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4.5
Upscale beach bar with ocean views offers great cocktails and beer in a casual yet trendy setting with outdoor seating and attentive service.
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Djinn

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4.0
Sophisticated cocktail bar with creative drinks and a stylish hotel vibe. Cozy indoor and outdoor seating invite relaxed evenings in Santa Barbara.
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The Imperial

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4.8
Chill cocktail bar with hand-crafted drinks, vintage mid-century vibe, fast service, and a cozy patio atmosphere in Goleta.
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Corazón Comedor

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🌮 Mexican

4.6
Fresh, flavorful Mexican dishes with a lively salsa bar and casual, trendy vibe. Taco and cocktail lovers find a vibrant spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

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4.8
Quaint Victorian-style B&B and cottages offering charming rooms with whirlpool tubs, plus complimentary wine, snacks, and homey breakfasts.
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Sportsman Lounge

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4.5
Classic bar with animal trophies and a pool table, serving great cocktails and beer in a relaxed, casually upscale vibe.
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Hotel Californian

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4.3
High-end Spanish Colonial Revival hotel with Moroccan-inspired rooms, ocean views, a rooftop pool, spa, and trendy dining in Santa Barbara.
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Draughtsmen Aleworks

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4.8
Brewery with diverse beers, large patio, and lively events like trivia and bingo. Relaxed vibe with friendly service and rotating local food trucks nearby.
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West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

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4.5
Laid-back beachfront hotel with bright rooms, some balconies, free breakfast, outdoor pool, and evening wine and cheese.
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Captain Fatty's Brewery

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4.8
Craft brewery with diverse beers on tap, a friendly vibe, arcade games, and spacious indoor and outdoor seating in Goleta, CA.
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Lion's Tale

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4.7
Sophisticated cocktail bar with elegant ambiance and attentive bartenders crafting exceptional drinks in a cozy, trendy Montecito setting.
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Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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4.0
Refined boutique inn offering free breakfast, parking & Wi-Fi near Funk Zone with stylish rooms, fireplaces, and cozy lounge spaces.
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Sea Ranch Montecito

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4.0
Vacation home rentals offering luxury stays with scenic California coastal charm and full-service agency support in Montecito.
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Kim's Service Department

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Trendy, casual bar with fast service and a great drink selection, offering craft beers and cocktails to enjoy at lunch or late into the night.
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Inn At East Beach

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3.9
Airy 1950s-style rooms & suites with a pool, free Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, and beach access including bike rentals and mountain-view patios.
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The Red Piano

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4.6
Warm swank venue with red-brick walls offers cocktails, beers, wine, and live piano-driven entertainment.
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Dusk Bar

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4.9
Cozy, trendy bar with craft cocktails including mezcal focus, live performances, and a casual yet chic atmosphere.
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Uptown Lounge

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4.4
Cozy Santa Barbara bar with great cocktails, wood-fired pizzas, free pool tables, and lively live music in a trendy yet casual setting.
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Grassini Family Vineyards - Downtown Santa Barbara Tasting Room

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4.8
Tasting room offers flights of estate wines with chocolate pairings in a relaxed downtown Santa Barbara setting.