The Best Western Plus South Coast Inn is an attractive mid-range alternative to expensive hotels closer to Santa Barbara. It’s a short drive from Goleta Beach and less than 15 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara. An extensive renovation in 2016 created a handsome chain hotel with beautiful landscaping and a cheerful and inviting lobby. Highlights include a free hot breakfast buffet, free area shuttle, nice outdoor pool/whirlpool, well-equipped fitness center, laundry room, and business center. Rooms are clean, spacious, and contemporary. Free Wi-Fi, safes, microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers are standard amenities, and some rooms feature lovely walk-in showers. The nearby Super 8 Santa Barbara/Goleta has lower rates, but it doesn’t offer as many modern amenities.
The Best Western Plus South Coast Inn is an attractive mid-range alternative to expensive hotels closer to Santa Barbara. It’s a short drive from Goleta Beach and less than 15 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara. An extensive renovation in 2016 created a handsome chain hotel with beautiful landscaping and a cheerful and inviting lobby. Highlights include a free hot breakfast buffet, free area shuttle, nice outdoor pool/whirlpool, well-equipped fitness center, laundry room, and business center. Rooms are clean, spacious, and contemporary. Free Wi-Fi, safes, microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers are standard amenities, and some rooms feature lovely walk-in showers. The nearby Super 8 Santa Barbara/Goleta has lower rates, but it doesn’t offer as many modern amenities.
Bacara Resort & Spa is a luxury spa resort on the California coast, about a 20-minute drive from downtown Santa Barbara. The 358 rooms and suites here feature detailed decor (some with fireplaces) and come with balconies or terraces, many with views out on the ocean. There's also a huge spa, excellent on-site dining (with an extensive wine), and lots of event space for conferences. The resort offers a ton of on-site activities, from kayaking to mountain biking to catching sun next to one of the three outdoor pools. However, there's a daily resort fee and the beach here is far from ideal, with lots of rocks and tar. Travelers who want to be near a beach with a bit more sand are better off staying at the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara, instead.
Bacara Resort & Spa is a luxury spa resort on the California coast, about a 20-minute drive from downtown Santa Barbara. The 358 rooms and suites here feature detailed decor (some with fireplaces) and come with balconies or terraces, many with views out on the ocean. There's also a huge spa, excellent on-site dining (with an extensive wine), and lots of event space for conferences. The resort offers a ton of on-site activities, from kayaking to mountain biking to catching sun next to one of the three outdoor pools. However, there's a daily resort fee and the beach here is far from ideal, with lots of rocks and tar. Travelers who want to be near a beach with a bit more sand are better off staying at the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara, instead.
Super 8 Santa Barbara/Goleta is a lovely budget chain hotel with some nice freebies. It’s location in Goleta makes it ideal for those who want to visit Santa Barbara (a 15-minute drive) and prefer not to pay the high prices for a hotel directly in the city. Plus, the hotel is just one mile from Goleta Beach. The 65 rooms are contemporary with flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. An outdoor swimming pool, free breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi, and free parking area are great amenities that add value to this budget property. Travelers who want to be a bit closer to Santa Barbara but don’t want to dish out extra cash, may consider Motel 6 Santa Barbara – State Street. It has similar amenities and is just an 11-minute drive from Santa Barbara.
Super 8 Santa Barbara/Goleta is a lovely budget chain hotel with some nice freebies. It’s location in Goleta makes it ideal for those who want to visit Santa Barbara (a 15-minute drive) and prefer not to pay the high prices for a hotel directly in the city. Plus, the hotel is just one mile from Goleta Beach. The 65 rooms are contemporary with flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. An outdoor swimming pool, free breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi, and free parking area are great amenities that add value to this budget property. Travelers who want to be a bit closer to Santa Barbara but don’t want to dish out extra cash, may consider Motel 6 Santa Barbara – State Street. It has similar amenities and is just an 11-minute drive from Santa Barbara.
