What is Santa Barbara like for luxury holidays?

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 accommodation options, and you'll find modern conveniences combined with comfortable rooms. Travellers 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 ample choice of holiday 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 centre • 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 • Hot tub • Walkable location

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

City centre hotel within walking distance of Stearns Wharf

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

Pacifica Suites

Romantic hotel within easy reach of Goleta Beach

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

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Upmarket beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Santa Barbara Zoo

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Hot tub • Fitness centre • Central location

What are the best things to see and do in Santa Barbara?

Although it may be tempting to settle down in your luxury hotel with its superb amenities, there's lots to enjoy in the area. Here are some things for you to see and do during your stay:

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

Theatres
• • 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