OLD MISSION SANTA BARBARA
Spanish Franciscan culture in Santa Barbara Travel back in time to Santa Barbara’s earliest days at the historic Old Mission Santa Barbara. With its grand double bell towers, exuberant gardens and the majestic Santa Ynez mountains as a backdrop, the Mission is one of the city’s most picturesque landmarks. Known [...]
MARCH IN SANTA BARBARA
Spending spring time by the sea Spring in Santa Barbara It’s undeniable that March is one of the most perfect times to visit us and spend spring in Santa Barbara with vibrant displays of color found everywhere on our crescent of coast, from wildflowers sprinkled on hillsides to sunsets of [...]
Santa Barbara bike experience
9 POPULAR BIKE TRAILS IN SANTA BARBARA Bike friendly and gorgeous destination in California. Gorgeous ocean views, diverse terrain and a delightfully mild climate make Santa Barbara bike trails an ideal place for a ride. Our waterfront hotel located on Cabrillo Blvd. makes it easy for you to find a [...]
Santa Barbara bike rentals
Courtesy of Visit Santa Barbara Need a bike? Don’t want to bring your bike, or don’t have your own? No problem. Beach-front retailers located steps from our hotel make it easy to rent and ride while you’re in Santa Barbara. So if you want to explore some of the most [...]
Adventurous autumn in The American Riviera
Discover Santa Barbara this fall Fall is one of Santa Barbara’s most sublime seasons. Warm, sun-soaked days are paired with refreshingly cool evenings, and the faintest hint of autumn lingers in the morning air. Nothing like waking up in our waterfront hotel, the Beachside Inn, perfectly located on Cabrillo Blvd. [...]
Santa Maria Valley
Courtesy of @santamariavalley SAVOR THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY Northern Santa Barbara Wine County Visiting the Santa Maria Valley in northern Santa Barbara County is like going back in time. One of the Central Coast’s most historic wine regions, its culinary roots stretch back to when the horsemen and cattle herders [...]