Luxury Hotels in Santa Barbara

It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Santa Barbara Zoo, located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from central Santa Barbara. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at Santa Barbara Zoo, you'll love Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, both located nearby.

You can stroll along Santa Barbara Harbor for relaxing water views when you're in Santa Barbara Beach. If you carry on walking you'll get to Stearns Wharf, Leadbetter Beach, and Santa Barbara Deep Sea for some more water views.

Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as biking in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Learn about the local history of Santa Barbara when you spend time at Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.

During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its charming coffeehouses.

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.