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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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Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

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3.6
Cozy rooms in a casual Santa Barbara hotel with Spanish-style exterior, restaurant/bar, gym, and a hot tub for relaxed stays.
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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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Victoria Hotel

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3.8
Victoria Hotel offers simple indoor lodging in Santa Barbara Downtown, valued for its convenient location and reasonable prices.
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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.
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Lemon Tree Inn

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4
Midcentury-modern inn with heated outdoor pool, hip bar, polished restaurant, and tranquil tropical gardens for a stylish Santa Barbara stay.
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Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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3.9
Modern budget motel with bright rooms, outdoor pool, free coffee, and pet-friendly policy near East Beach in Santa Barbara.
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Validation Ale

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4.7
Craft brewery with rotating hazy beers, unique beer-voting concept, flavorful food, live music, and a relaxed, dog-friendly vibe in Santa Barbara.
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Carr Winery

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4.7
Santa Barbara winery with a spacious tasting room and patio, offering excellent Cab Francs, live music, and a welcoming atmosphere.
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Holiday Lodge Motel

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3.4
Budget motel with essential amenities and kitchen-equipped rooms, offering a straightforward stay in Santa Barbara's North State.
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Longoria On State

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🍷 Wine Bar

5
Elegant wine bar with a warm, inviting atmosphere offering Spanish-inspired wines, live music, and a family-friendly vibe in Santa Barbara.
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Harbor House Inn

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4.8
Boutique hotel with individually styled studios featuring kitchens, antiques, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary beach gear rentals.
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Lama Dog Tap Room + Bottle Shop Uptown

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🍻 Brewpub

4.3
Trendy brewpub with an extensive craft beer selection and Asian-inspired bites, featuring a casual vibe and fast service in Santa Barbara.
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Villa Elegante

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4.8
Mediterranean-style condos featuring ocean-view balconies, full kitchens, free WiFi, and private parking in Santa Barbara’s East Beach area.
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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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4.0
Modern inn featuring sophisticated rooms with Wi-Fi, excellent breakfast, outdoor pool, hot tub, and sauna close to Santa Barbara’s waterfront.
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De La Vina Inn

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4.7
Charming 1895 guesthouse with laid-back rooms, garden, event space, and easy walk to Santa Barbara’s lively State Street.
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Hotel Santa Barbara

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4.3
Storied downtown hotel near the beach with vintage decor, coffee shop, business center, fitness room, and on-site parking.
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Wildcat Lounge

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4.1
Lively Santa Barbara lounge serves specialty cocktails with DJs spinning theme nights and space for dancing fun.
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Montecito Inn

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Chic Spanish-style inn built by Charlie Chaplin features modern rooms with mountain views, pool, upscale dining, and free Wi-Fi.