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Hotels near Santa Barbara

Highly elegant. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Offering sweeping Pacific Ocean views, this boutique hotel is 5 minutes’ drive away from Central Santa Barbara. It boasts an outdoor pool, a spa and wellness centre and an on-site bar and restaurant. All spacious rooms include free Wi-Fi. A flat-screen cable satellite TV is featured in all guest rooms at El Encanto. Rooms include a minibar, a fireplace and a seating area. All rooms offer garden views. A 24-hour reception is provided to guests of El Encanto. A business centre with fax and photocopying services is available. Guests can unwind at El Encanto's on-site fitness centre as well. With 2 miles of this hotel guests will find attractions such as Santa Barbara Mission and Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens. Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Course is 10 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Close to beach front. Great location. Popular among couples. Adjacent to the Sandpiper golf course, this Santa Barbara resort boasts beautiful ocean views, an outdoor pool and on-site dining. All guest rooms include a private patio with a view. At the The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, all en suite rooms include a TV. Comfortably furnished, all rooms feature a seating area. Bathrobes and slippers are provided. A variety of dining options are available at the The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. Bistro offers Californian dishes in a casual environment. Signature cocktails are available at the O Bar + Kitchen. Angel Oak is a modern steak and seafood restaurant. Guests can also unwind at the on-site fitness centre. There are also tennis courts and hiking trails on-site. The property hosts one of the largest spas on the west coast with added features like an adults-only pool and a rooftop terrace. There is also a meeting area for guests on business. Santa Barbara city centre is 13 miles away from the resort. The Santa Barbara Mission is 18 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Lovely property. Wonderful SPA facilities. Surrounded by scenic hills and mountains, this historic and celebrated resort features a full health spa and a championship golf course. Five restaurants feature dishes made from locally grown ingredients. An iPad and a flat-screen TV are included in every room. Rooms at the Ojai Valley Inn are decorated in Spanish Colonial style and feature in-room coffee machines. Spa Ojai bathroom amenities, a flat-screen TV and a radio with iPod connection are also included. Some rooms offer a fireplace. Spa Ojai welcomes guests with warm, exotic rooms featuring a variety of massages and treatments. A long list of mind and body fitness classes is also available. In addition to the two pools at the spa, the resort offers a large, outdoor family swimming pool with food and beverage service. The Ojai tennis program can offer coaching advice or simply provide the facilities for some fun. Teen and children’s programs are also open in a variety of activities. The Inn at Ojai Valley is 7 miles from Lake Casitas and 17 miles from Pierpoint Bay. Show full description

Charming. Comfortable beds. Situated in Ojai Valley, this boutique hotel is only 12 miles from Ventura Beach and the Pacific Ocean. It has an outdoor pool surrounded by lush gardens and offers air-conditioned guestrooms with free Wi-Fi. Rooms at the Blue Iguana Inn have woven carpets, framed art and rustic décor. They come equipped with a small refrigerator and a private bathroom. Some rooms include hardwood floors and an antique fireplace. The Blue Iguana Inn is a 40-minute drive from Santa Barbara. Free public parking is possible on site. Show full description

Located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, 5 miles from downtown Oxnard, California, this all-suite resort features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and beach access. It has spacious suites with 2 full bathrooms. A flat-screen TV is featured in each room at Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton. All 2-room suites include a living room with sofa bed, 2 bathrooms and a dining area with a microwave and refrigerator. Free access to the outdoor pool, hot tub and business centre is provided to all guests of the Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton. A state-of-the-art gym and on-site tennis court are available for recreation. A cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning and Coastal Grill Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. There is a full bar menu in the evening. Seabee Golf Course and Oxnard Airport are within 8 minutes' drive. Show full description

Offering an outdoor pool, this historic Santa Maria hotel is 30 minutes’ drive from Riverbench Vineyard and Winery. Free Wi-Fi is included in all warmly decorated rooms. Serving California cuisine, The Century Room offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a patio overlooking the hotel's courtyard. A restaurant is located on site. A flat-screen TV with cable is featured in each comfortably furnished room at Historic Santa Maria Inn. Tea and coffee-making facilities are provided. A fridge is also included for added convenience. After exploring local attractions, guests of Santa Maria Historic Inn can relax in the hot tub or sauna. For a day of pampering, a variety of salons and spas are available on site. Olde English Tap Room and The Wine Cellar and Martini Bar feature an extensive cocktail menu with small bites. Pismo Beach is 25 minutes’ drive from this hotel. Santa Barbara is 64 miles away. Show full description

Beach front location. Delightful property. Stunning pool facilities. Located on the California coast, Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club offers pet-friendly accommodation in Malibu. It encompasses a 200-acre ranch in the Malibu Wine Country as well as an exclusive beachfront Beach Club for its guests. Accommodations consist of Private Cottages, Bungalows, and Estate Rooms located on the Calamigos Ranch. Each air-conditioned room at this resort offers free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Certain units include a seating area for your convenience. A balcony or patio are featured in certain rooms. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. Onsite dining available at the Malibu Cafe, the Ranch Club and the Pool Studio. The property offers three distinct pools and a large heated Spa Pool. The property suits guests who are looking for accommodation for business or leisure. There are a variety of beach activities available through the property as well. Table tennis and billiards are also available. The property's guest services team can aid guests in organizing beach days, horseback riding in the Santa Monica Mountains, private wine tasting, or Helicopter tours along the coast. Santa Monica is 31 km from Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club, while Malibu is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Los Angeles International Airport, 42 km from Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club. Show full description