Lovely hotel for a reasonable pricepoint, in a great area. The room itself was a bit small, but not…read moreuncomfortable. It felt like an older hotel, but modernized. It had an upscale vibe, and the valet service provided was particularly excellent! It's walkable to local spots, and also convenient to drive to other areas. Are the rooms the most luxurious in the world? Certainly not, but they did the trick for us!

My husband and I are driving from San Diego up to Monterey and decided to break up the trip halfway…read morewith a visit to Montecito and Santa Barbara. My husband used a third-party to book this site like we usually do and have never had trouble. We arrived in Montecito a little early decided to get some lunch at the honor bar, which was excellent, and then check in. We ended up arriving exactly at 4 o'clock to check in and my husband was informed that because we booked it through a third-party site we would have to pay the tourism fee or something like that for $47 additional bringing the hotel room up to $400. And then we would also have to put a $200 hold on our card for incidentals, but the way it was handled was not necessarily unprofessional, but it was uncomfortable. We got everything worked out and started to head to our room on the second floor. The stairs are a little bit steep in rise probably because they are old. The hotel was built in the 20s I believe by Charlie Chaplin, which you wouldn't know about unless you did your own research. I didn't notice anything in the rooms or downstairs letting us know that. And that's actually something that I would have enjoyed seeing on the walls in the hotel rooms, some portraits of Charlie Chaplin maybe some movie stills? We decided to use the elevator which I think is original to the building of course with some safety upgrades. The room was somewhat small, reminding me of rooms in Italy. And it smelled really musty. Which I'm sure is normal for a building of that age. The hotel did not appear to be booked and so I was disappointed with the room that we received (see our photo of our view.) The bathroom was a tiny with a minuscule bookcase to place your items on. Again, I'm sure there is nothing they can do anything about because of the age of the building, I could not get the shower to fully work. The water came out halfway through the showerhead and halfway through the faucet. The water is very soft so it took forever to rinse my hair. Valet parking is included whether you want it or not. And there are five self parking spots. There are bicycles that I believe you can check out. I'm not sure if there's a fee for them. It seemed like they were offered for free, but I'm not really sure.

This has officially become our go-to supercharger stop whenever we're in Carpinteria. There are…read moreplenty of charging stalls, so we've never had to wait long. What really makes this spot great though is the location because it's right in the middle of a bunch of good food options. Our favorite? Dargan's Irish Pub, just downstairs from the parking lot. It's super convenient, and when they first open, it's nice and quiet, perfect if you want to get a little work done, sip a drink, or just chill with some apps while your car powers up. Honestly, it's more than just a charging stop now because it's part of our road trip ritual.

Downtown Santa Barbara has FINALLY stepped up its game and got a Tesla Supercharger. Woohoo! It is…read morelocated in the public city Ortega lot #10 at Ortega and Anacapa on the third level. As with almost all city lots here, it's free for the first 75 minutes, then $2 per hour there after. There are 12 charging ports with speeds up to 250 kWh. The garage is half a block from downtown's State Street with Paseo Nuevo and all the shopping/dining options. I have a feeling it's going to be a busy option since there's usually only 3-5 available chargers on a Saturday. Great for the city and drivers!

The SB Public Market has a nice assortment of restaurants. We didn't really expect such a…read morewonderland of food and drink, and yet here it is. Went in to visit the new Seoulmate Kitchen. We kept hearing how authentic their food is, and they also have a delicious menu of Matcha and Cafe Specials. After walking in and noticing all the other food options, we all split up to visit the other spots within, and we then met at one of the many communal tables to share each other's selections. At our large table we had food from Corazon Cocina, Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodles, Wabi Sabi, Little Bird Kitchen, and Que (West Coast BBQ). They all paired nicely with draft beers and cocktails from Cooney's at the Market, and we even got desserts from Rori's Artisanal Creamery. Staff at each venue was very helpful making food suggestions, and even pointed out some of their own favorites there at the SBPM.

My first impression is that Whatever you are craving for you can get it here. A diverse selection…read moreof food vendors under one building. Not fast food type but a decent meal in a quick pace environment. Friendly and quick service. Like a food court type of arrangement but so much more. My favorite is seoul mate kitchen which offers some classic dishes with a fusion twist. I love the bento box here. Pick a protein among beef, pork belly, chicken Or tofu. It also comes with rice, half marinated egg, cucumber, carrots , and three veggie side dishes. A full meal without the need to do much thinking. Next is the ca'dario pizza, we got the parma pizza. I cannot stop eating it... maybe it is the crust Want to try the rori's artisanal creamery. There was a "be backed" sign on the register. We Waited for 10mins or so and had to go. Now i have one more reason to come back and visit. Parking is pretty convenient. City parking close by and offer first 45 minutes free parking,

Great beach hotel with excellent service. The rooms are beautiful and have lots of great amenities…read more We had a beachfront room that while not very large it made up in service and appointments. They have valet parking which is super quick and the restaurant onsite is pretty spectacular. My one gripe at this place is that the ocean has a lot of tar along this beach otherwise it's a beautiful stay that you don't need to leave for anything. It's also very dog friendly

Beautiful resort right on the Pacific…read more Restaurants, shops, beach access. Beautiful private resort with a lot to do and see.

Stayed with my friend awhile ago she booked the place and I don't even know where to start the…read moremanagement might be the biggest problem here. Silvia I believe her name is. Might be one of the worst managers ever. She drinks at the bar after AND during hours and doesn't seem to know at all what she's doing one of the most passive aggressive people I've met when we asked for a breakdown of the cafe an overall amenities she was extremely unprofessional with her words it seemed like she was new. And I hear her in the back talking on the phone and being rude to the other front desk employees. Me an my friend travel a lot and have stayed at another pallihouse loaction this must be the worst out of all of them and for this reason alone I will be staying at a different hotel that's not overpriced in Santa Barbara from now on but will be back at the other pallihouse locations when I travel.

Paid ~$1K per night for a nice MOTEL experience. No amenities or services to speak of (no valet,…read morelimited parking, no dining, no bell hop, etc.). All rooms are outside entrance and no lift to take up luggage (so you have to take your own bags up the stairs to your room). Our room was also not cleaned properly. We had long black hairs on a very dirty bathroom floor and found a band aid on the carpet when we walked in. Housekeeping is gone after 3:00 - so had to clean the room myself.

The Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is a solid choice for accommodations on any Santa…read moreBarbara trip. I stayed in a single king room while attending a conference, and it was clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed. My room was on the first floor and had a pretty nice ocean view. Everything was up to the usual Hilton standard. The bed was warm and comfortable, the air conditioning kept things cool, and the shower was decent. Nothing particularly fancy, but everything worked as it should and the room was a comfortable place to come back to at the end of the day. This hotel has a good location and is not too far from the pier and of course is right across the street from the beach. There's also a nice looking pool and spa area, along with a gym, although I didn't have much opportunity to use them during the conference. Parking wasn't super expensive by hotel standards, and they also have free EV chargers available, which is a nice convenience if you're driving electric. Overall, a comfortable hotel with a great location that delivered exactly what I expected. I would stay here again. Four solid stars.

A beautiful property from the lobby, to the main restaurant/bar views to the fire pits with comfy…read moreloungers. Beautiful windows, architecture in the building. Waited awhile for check in but the service was excellent-- my gf is a diamond preferred member and we had 5 rooms booked between 14 of us. We were given free kids zoo tickets to enjoy! There is Starbucks coffee and breakfast options at the cafe next to lobby. I was able to get a venti vanilla latte, caramel macchiato for under $10 each which isn't far off from a regular Starbucks. The breakfast burrito was tasty here. Swimming pool was large, hot tub large with interesting jet streams spitting out water obnoxiously but felt nice. If you're trying not to get your hair wet, good luck. Pool towels in a machine you have to use your room key to access (never seen this before). Pool area had many loungers in shady areas. At 5pm, I believe, there was complimentary individual s'mores kits and sangria they would set up at the fire pits for hotel guests. Plenty of grass for kids to run around and enjoy themselves. Kids also enjoyed the pool. Cons: waited a really long time for staff to rent a bike. Waited at least 20 min at 9am. First 2 hours free. Once the guy came and gave me a waiver to complete, and disappeared again. At that point we completed it and went off our merry way. Rode the bikes down the main beach with a bike/walkway. It was beautiful!

Love love love! Easy to spend the day here and I recommend…read moreit. But also fairly easy to get to, so it's perfect for a meditative reset time in the middle of a busy day. This space is so special. Lots to explore. Lots to learn. Lots of care and love here. Don't want to say too much. Just go and see and be surrounded by the trees, flowers, rocks, peace, and magic. Fantastic gift shop too!

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is a neat activity to check out if you're ever in the area. You…read morecan kill 2 hours here depending how long you take to observe all the different plants and trees. Before you enter, I recommend taking a map with you. If you visit in the summer, I recommend dressing cool, wearing a hat, comfortable shoes, and some sunscreen. There are areas where there is limited shade so the sun can feel rough in those areas. There is some incline in certain areas, but nothing crazy. The red woods were beautiful, and I loved that there were some areas where they provided some seating areas near cool view spots. There were even some hammocks and some areas that were kid friendly. There's even a small nursery where you can purchase pots and plants near the entrance.

Tucked inside the Santa Barbara Inn, Convivo is one of those spots I've been coming back to for…read moreyears. I'm pretty sure they've been open about 10 years now! I have a lot of memories here: birthdays, first dates with my now-husband, celebrations of all kinds, and plenty of happy hours. And don't let the fact that it's inside a hotel fool you. This is one hotel restaurant that absolutely holds its own. The atmosphere feels elevated but still relaxed, which is exactly my kind of spot. They offer happy hour Monday-Friday from 2-5 pm, and honestly, it's a great excuse to pop in early. I'm a big fan of ordering shared small plates so everyone can try a little bit of everything. Some of my favorites: * Beef Carpaccio * Gamberoni * Octopus * Fuyu Persimmon (and definitely add the focaccia because it pairs so well with burrata). * Charcoal Avocado * Shishito Peppers * Za'atar Flatbread with the ricotta + hummus accompaniments For drinks, the Jiji Spritz is my pick for a refreshing summer drink. And if you're a dirty martini person, the Convivo Dirty Martini is a must. The patio is such a vibe, especially when you're looking for a relaxed Santa Barbara meal that still feels a little special. Add the sunset and ocean breeze and, like, come on. The service is consistently great, and a special shoutout to Angel, the personable and warm manager, who always makes the experience feel welcoming. What keeps me coming back, though, is the consistency. The food is always delicious, the service is always great, and there's something about returning to a place that's been part of so many good memories. And bonus points for complimentary valet! There's also free street parking along East Cabrillo Blvd and the surrounding streets, although spaces can fill up quickly during peak hours.

This restaurant is inside of a hotel with views right by the beach. There is street parking…read moreoutside, and I believe there is valet parking if you are dining at the restaurant. Came here to grab dinner with a friend. We got the funghi pizza and the octopus. The pizza came out super quickly and was hot and crispy. I loved the different types of mushrooms and artichokes on the pizza, 8/10. The octopus wasn't anything special. It was a bit smaller than expected, and it was the same price as the pizza. I'd rather get another pizza than this octopus. The octopus came with a piece of pork belly, which was honestly better than the octopus, 6/10. The meal ended with complementary cookies. I think they are supposed to give them to you, but our waiter forgot and we just asked for them! They are small crunchy cookies, a great way to end our meal.

Loved this hotel! Rooms were very comfortable (the beds were so soft- just melted right in) and I…read moredidn't realize you have a large kitchenette in each room (our group had 3 double rooms) with a full sized fridge. Loved the overall outdoor area and the pool was fantastic. Most of all the staff were great! Everyone was so friendly and helpful- made our stay a great one.

First time in Santa Barbara!!!…read more This weekend was my wife's 40th birthday and to celebrate, we wanted to get out of town for the weekend and visit somewhere neither of us had ever been. In enters the idea of Santa Barbara. First thing we noticed when looking into hotels was everything was very expensive. I think this was exacerbated by graduation weekend and being a holiday weekend. We settled on Inn by the Harbor after looking at other options and it seemed small and quaint but like a beautiful property and it affords its guests with free parking. Traffic coming up from San Diego was atrocious from the moment we reached LA, but after five and a half hours we made it! It felt good to get out and stretch and we made our way to the lobby. The front of the resort is small but beautiful and has a very Spanish appearance. It was very green and beautiful as well as being centrally located being close to the harbor and the funk zone. We were greeted by Sam who got us checked in quickly, gave us a rundown of the town and even offered us complimentary beverages after he saw that it was my wife's birthday. Sam was very friendly and made us feel very welcome. We made our way to the room on the inner portion of the complex and the greenery was very welcoming as we approached the door to our room. The room was small, but furnished nicely, had plenty of storage space, a TV, microwave, AC and a small area near the bathroom where my wife could get ready. There were windows on the front and rear of the room which allowed plenty of natural light which was also nice. The maids were also very friendly when we'd say hello as we were coming and going. We were very comfortable during our stay and it appears they take good care of the complex and the rooms. Although we didn't partake, I also appreciate the fact that they have complimentary breakfast as well as a wine and cheese happy hour in the afternoon. Checkout time was 11am which was plenty and it was nice not having to call for a late checkout. As previously mentioned, this was our first trip up to Santa Barbara but if we find ourselves up here again, I would have no question on where to stay. It's a nice inn and was only a 10-15 minute walk to wherever we wanted to go.

5/5 due to service. I believe the staff that helped us was Kevin. He went above and beyond to make…read moreour dining experience fabulous! We went in for a birthday brunch resy on Sunday. The parking is validated with a dining reservation. We were seated indoors overlooking the gallery and sea. We informed him of our dietary restrictions and he was beyond accommodating. We got the baked eggs without eggs (i know!) and scramble on the side, a french omelette, and some desserts and drinks to celebrate. Even with the drinks, they can make you whatever you need. Excellent experience!

Excellent fine dining spot in the elegant Rosewood Miramar! Highly recommend grabbing a tasteful,…read morerefreshing cocktail and a couple starters before your main course as they were memorable. We loved the burrata starter the most followed by the seabass! Brookie is quite sweet if you're in the mood for that. Service is one of the best I've experienced.