FIESTA! OLD SPANISH DAYS FIESTA 2022 One of the largest equestrian parades in the country, viva la fiesta! With a new parade route along Cabrillo Boulevard and limited nearly parking, attendees now be able to take advantage of the downtown parking garages and arrive at the Parade route via free [...]
Photo by Blake Bronstad Courtesy of Visit Santa Barbara Plan your summer vacation in Santa Barbara Kid Friendly Itinerary Santa Barbara is a one-of-a-kind vacation destination, especially with the kiddos in tow and that's why we planned this kid friendly itinerary for you. From interactive museums to endless beach days, [...]
Plan your summer vacation in Santa Barbara Get your feet wet this summer in Santa Barbara with this month's concerts, festivals and activities. Summer vacation in Santa Barbara has never looked hotter. Stay at the Beachside Inn, best location in Santa Barbara's waterfront and across the street from 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Solvang Photo by Anthony Fomin VISITING SOLVANG The Danish Village in Santa Ynez Valley Spend some time in Solvang, the Danish village nestled in the Santa Ynez Valley that looks and smells like Christmas year-round, with twinkling lights at night and baked goods served fresh every morning. Solvang, a quick [...]
