Best Spa Hotels in Santa Barbara, CA for 2026

In the early 20th century when Flying "A" Studios opened its doors, Santa Barbara was slated to become the epicenter of ...

7 Santa Barbara-area hotels for a post-reopening getaway

COVID-19 shutdown gates have opened. Angelenos are scrambling to get out of town. Here are seven new or recently updated hotels — and three restaurants — in Santa Barbara County, an easy-drive ...

Historic Chapala Street Church Transformed Into Boutique Hotel

A small, historic church where people once gathered in prayer is now an overnight hub for tourists. Casa Iglesia, a ...

Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott isn't often a destination brand, but this particular downtown Santa Barbara location shines. Set at the very edge of Santa Barbara’s most-bustling downtown area, the Courtyard by ...

Santa Barbara Church Built in 1925 Gets Second Life as Hotel

A 100-year-old church has been converted into a high-tech 37-unit hotel in Santa Barbara. Casa Iglesia opened last month at ...

Hotel Guide: Santa Barbara Hilton Tapestry Review

The Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara has a historic feel, but it benefits from a recent, major refurbishment. This page includes information about these cards, currently unavailable on NerdWallet. The ...

Visit Santa Barbara: South Coast Hotel Occupancy Rate Up in March

Visit Santa Barbara, the destination marketing organization for the Santa Barbara South Coast region, has posted the region’s hotel performance data for March 2024. Santa Barbara South Coast hotel ...

Hotels in Santa Barbara County Continue to Struggle Through November

The post-pandemic hotel boom in Santa Barbara may be over. According to the latest statistics on hotels along the South Coast prepared by Smith Travel Research (STR) — which includes data for Santa ...

Legendary Santa Barbara Hotel Californian Launches Winemaker Dinners

The classic facade of Hotel Californian in Santa Barbara, California. The hotel. built in a Spanish Revival style, first opened in 1925. “Welcome to the Hotel California…” Yes, Hotel Californian was ...

Make Mar Monte Hotel Your Santa Barbara Destination

Santa Barbara, which is nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, is a glamorous gateway to the American Riviera (where scores of celebrities live too). Beach lovers can savor ...

Steve Martin, Ann Philbin to curate new Santa Barbara Museum of Art exhibit of 'peculiar' paintings

'Martin Mull: The Joys of Indoor/Outdoor Living' in Santa Barbara will be curated by comedian-actor Steve Martin and former ...

Where to Stay, Eat, and Play in Montecito, the Celeb-Favorite Crown Jewel of Santa Barbara County

This affluent Southern California enclave is known for its A-list residents—including Gwyneth Paltrow and Meghan Markle—as ...

Waterfront electric shuttle returns to Santa Barbara for the summer

Santa Barbara MTD is bringing back its all-electric Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle service for the summer, running weekends and ...

New Yardi Plan May Revitalize Downtown Santa Barbara at the Former Macy’s Site

The Paseo Nuevo Mall may see the Macy's building become the new downtown home for Yardi Systems. A business, housing and ...

Santa Barbara Zoo Joins Effort to Protect Whales from Ship Strikes Along California Coast

The Santa Barbara Zoo is taking part in a new effort to help protect endangered whales that migrate through the Santa Barbara ...

Santa Barbara Search & Rescue Foundation Raises Awareness of Volunteer Search & Rescue Efforts

Hosted by the Santa Barbara Search & Rescue Foundation, the wine mixer brought together supporters from across the community ...

Ordinance Committee Sends Revised Short-Term Rental Rules to Santa Barbara Council

Santa Barbara’s contentious short-term vacation rental ordinance is moving forward to the City Council after multiple rounds ...

The 10 Best Hotels In Santa Barbara

No need to bookmark—get it straight to your inbox. Santa Barbara’s grand Hotel Californian has endured for nearly a century—the Spanish Colonial Revival hotel was built in 1925—but a makeover in 2017 ...

Best Spa Hotels in Santa Barbara, CA for 2026

In the early 20th century when Flying "A" Studios opened its doors, Santa Barbara was slated to become the epicenter of ...