Luxury Hotels in Santa Barbara

What Is Santa Barbara Like for Luxury Vacations?

From breathtaking beach views to award-winning restaurants, luxury Santa Barbara hotels are more than just a place to rest your head. You can choose from 60 Santa Barbara luxury accommodations, and you'll find modern conveniences teamed with beautiful guestrooms. Travelers to Santa Barbara like its historical sites, wineries and seaside, so you’ll want to check those out during your stay. You could even book a hotel room close to sights like Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Stearns Wharf, or find yourself a luxury suite in a quieter area. Whether you're looking for a luxury hotel in central Santa Barbara or something just outside, Hotels.com has an exceptional choice getaway options that won't disappoint.

What Are Some of the Best Hotels in Santa Barbara?

Top hotel picks in and around Santa Barbara:

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4-star beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Santa Barbara Zoo

• • Free airport shuttle • 3 restaurants • Spa • 24-hour fitness center • Walkable location

Inn By The Harbor

3.5-star hotel with outdoor pool, near Carriage and Western Art Museum

• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Walkable location

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

City-center hotel within walking distance of Stearns Wharf

• • Free pool cabanas • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Terrace • Central location

Pacifica Suites

Romantic hotel within easy reach of Goleta Beach

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Outdoor pool • Central location

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Upscale beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Santa Barbara Zoo

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Spa tub • Fitness center • Central location

What Are the Best Things to See and Do in Santa Barbara?

Although it may be tempting to kick back in your upscale hotel with its fantastic amenities, there's lots to enjoy in the local area. Here are some things for you to see and do during your stay:

Shopping
• • Upper State Street
• • Paseo Nuevo Mall
• • La Arcada

Theaters
• • Santa Barbara Bowl
• • Lobero Theater
• • Granada Theatre

Sights & Landmarks
• • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
• • Stearns Wharf
• • Santa Barbara Zoo

Food & Drink
• • The Stonehouse Restaurant
• • San Ysidro Ranch
• • Coral Cafe and Bar