Santa Barbara Vacations

Santa Barbara star boasts a wealth of amenitiesThe Ramada Limited Santa Barbara is the Ramada Best of 2010 Hotel Award Winner. Bordering the coastal foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains, the hotel is convenient to both Santa Barbara and Goleta. Management treats each guest like a VIP. The soothing, award-winning gardens and lagoon are filled with ducks, koi fish and turtles. Amenities include athletic-club privileges, free airport and Amtrak shuttles, a free deluxe continental breakfast and more. The Santa Barbara Ramada Limited is perfect for families, couples and business travelers. HighlightsAward-winning hotelFree deluxe continental breakfastFree Santa Barbara airport and Amtrak shuttleFree high-speed wireless Internet Rooms126 rooms at the Ramada Limited Santa Barbara offer mountain, lagoon or garden views. Mountainside rooms are furnished with a Sealy Posturepedic plush-top king beds, cable TVs with HBO, microwaves, refrigerators, blackout drapes, in-room safes, microchip security key doors, hair-dryers, free local calls, clock radios, spa-inspired bath amenities, spacious desks, coffee-makers, irons and ironing boards and free high-speed wireless Internet. Additionally, gardenside rooms feature one king or two Sealy Posturepedic plush-top queen beds, lagoon views and love seats with ottomans. Spacious two-room suites offer two Sealy Posturepedic plush-top queen beds and a separate living area with sofa bed. Two patios or decks are attached, with spectacular lagoon, garden or lawn views. Flat-screen LCD TVs, DVD players, pedestal tables and tub chairs are also featured. FeaturesRamada Limited Santa Barbara guests have a multitude of amenities to choose from: The year-round heated swimming pool and whirlpool, a free airport and Amtrak shuttle, free use of Goleta Valley Athletic Club, an on-site business center, free high-speed wireless Internet, dry-cleaning services, free local calls and free USA Today newspapers on weekdays.The free deluxe continental breakfast provides pastries such as croissants and cinnamon rolls, yogurt, hard-boiled eggs, fresh fruit, premium coffee, teas, juices and made-to-order waffles. Microchip key cards and in-room safes keep guests and their possessions safe and sound. The Ramada Limited in Santa Barbara offers guests discount cards to select Santa Barbara restaurants. TransportationSanta Barbara Municipal Airport (4 mi/6.4 km)Los Angeles Intl Airport (102 mi/164.1 km)Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (95.2 mi/153.2 km)Free Santa Barbara airport and Amtrak shuttle AttractionsUniversity of California, Santa Barbara (4 mi/6.4 km)Santa Barbara Golf Club (4 mi/6.4 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (5 mi/8 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Art (7 mi/11.3 km)Stearns Wharf (7 mi/11.3 km)Ty Warner Sea Center (7 mi/11.3 km)Santa Barbara Zoo (8 mi/12.9 km) BusinessFree high-speed wireless Internet796 square feet of meeting space fits up to 75On-site business centerAudiovisual equipment available

Mason Beach Inn provides complimentary parking to guests of the hotel and is one block to West Beach and the Marina/Stearns Wharf area. Also within walking distance to the oceanfront bike path, Santa Barbara Yacht,and exciting shops and restaurants on beautiful State Street in downtown. Santa Barbara's world-class golf courses and renowned wineries are just minutes away. 45 Well-appointed non-smoking guest rooms and suites. Year round heated swimming pool and spa, with a deluxe complimentary continental breakfast daily. Winter monthly and weekly rates available, complimentary wireless Internet service, and a 24hr multilingual Front Desk staff is on duty to serve its guests.

West Beach on a budget, with views Included from Santa Barbara innThe Best Western Beachside Inn is located steps from the Harbor Yacht Marina and minutes from the beautiful sands of West Beach in Santa Barbara. The hotel is also within walking distance of many restaurants, shops and attractions like Stearns Wharf and Mission Santa Barbara. Best Western Beachside Inn guests enjoy easy access to Santa Barbara sights, as the city trolley stops just across from the hotel. A courtyard, sundeck and outdoor heated swimming pool give guests an opportunity to relax. Highlights Free daily continental breakfast Free wired high-speed Internet Outdoor heated pool RoomsThe 60 rooms at the Best Western Beachside Inn feature refrigerators, microwaves, cable TV with HBO, a coffee-maker, hair-dryer, iron and ironing board, and free wired high-speed Internet access. Choices include pool-, park- and ocean-view rooms, doubles or king beds. Most rooms feature private balconies. A limited amount of pet friendly accommodations are available. FeaturesBest Western Beachside Inn is across the street from the Harbor Yacht Marina. Guests can stroll to the beach and relax, sunbathe, picnic and enjoy a view of the Channel Islands. The shops, attractions and restaurants of Santa Barbara are easy to access: The city trolley stops across the street and takes guests to a variety of destinations for a nominal charge. Several attractions and restaurants can also be accessed on foot. The property provides a heated outdoor pool and sundeck where guests can chill after an exciting day of exploring the city, wine tasting or golfing. DiningBest Western Beachside Inn guests enjoy a free daily continental breakfast with cereal, toast, muffins, coffee, tea and juice. (A breakfast voucher is required. See front desk for details.) Santa Barbara is well known for its wide variety of dining choices. Several restaurants are within walking and driving distance. Transportation Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (10.3 mi/16.6 km)Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (89.6 mi/144.2 km)Los Angeles Intl Airport (96.1 mi/154.7 km)Santa Barbara trolley strop across from hotel (small fee) Attractions Stearns Wharf (0.6 mi/1 km)Ty Warner Sea Center (0.6 mi/1 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Art (1.5 mi/2.4 km)Santa Barbara Zoo (1.9 mi/3.1 km)Mission Santa Barbara (2.9 mi/4.7km)Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (3.4 mi/5.5 km)University of California, Santa Barbara (11.7 mi/18.8 km) BusinessFree wired high-speed Internet Policies and feesOn-site parking available for $3 USD per vehicle daily.

Luxurious East Beach resort with spa, views, access to vineyard toursFess Parker's DoubleTree Resort Santa Barbara is a pet-friendly, 24-acre Spanish Colonial-style property. The late Parker portrayed TV frontiersmen Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone in the '50s and '60s and later moved into developing luxury resorts and the winery business. Guests can walk to downtown. Comfortable rooms and suites overlook mountain, garden, or ocean views. Guests can dine, play and be pampered on-site. Fess Parker's DoubleTree Resort Santa Barbara offers opportunities to swim, work out, indulge at the spa, and more. HighlightsFree Santa Barbara Airport and Amtrak pick-upShuttle to downtown attractionsSupervised kids' programsFitness center with personal training and Precor equipment RoomsFess Parker's DoubleTree Resort Santa Barbara boasts 360 rooms and suites. Rooms include a chocolate-chip cookie at check-in, two queens or one king bed, a patio or balcony, a coffee-maker, a mini-bar, a desk, high-speed Internet (fees apply), MP3/CD player connectivity Neutrogena amenities, HDTVs and more. Feather and non-allergenic foam pillows are available upon request. Suites may include Sweet Dreams by Doubletree plush-top king beds, separate living rooms, Bose stereos, wet bars, Jacuzzi bathtubs, rain showerheads and fireplaces. FeaturesFess Parker's DoubleTree Resort Santa Barbara won FIDO Friendly Magazine's Best FIDO Friendly 2010 award. Pets are given pet menus and treat bags. (A per-night non-refundable fee applies.) Guests can relax or primp at the on-site spa and salon. DiningFess Parker's DoubleTree Resort Santa Barbara features several dining choices. Rodney's Steakhouse delivers prime aged beef and seafood. Poolside burgers and sandwiches are available from Terraza del Mar. Java del Mar offers bakery treats, tea and Starbucks coffee. Cafe Los Arcos offers wine tastings. Barra Los Arcos is a full-service bar. RecreationThe resort offers a heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, plus easy access to East Beach, just across the street. Kids can enjoy the children's programs, and babysitting is available. Hertz car rentals are available in the lobby, and the concierge can arrange vineyard tours, tastings, sailing, horseback riding and more. The Downtown Waterfront Shuttle delivers guests to shops, restaurants and attractions. Three tennis courts are complemented by an on-call tennis pro. A gift shop and ATM are also on-site. TransportationSanta Barbara Municipal Airport (11 mi/17.7 km)Los Angeles Intl Airport (93 mi/149.7 km)Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (88 mi/141.6 km)Free Santa Barbara Airport and Amtrak pick-upDowntown attractions shuttle AttractionsSanta Barbara Zoo (0.8 mi/1.3 km)Stearns Wharf (0.8 mi/1.3 km)Ty Warner Sea Center (0.8 mi/1.3 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Art (1.9 mi/3.1 km)Mission Santa Barbara (2.9 mi/4.7 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (3.4 mi/5.5 km) BusinessWi-Fi (fees apply)On-site Audio/Visual companyConference manager and cateringMeeting space for 1,000

Santa Barbara inn tucks guests in at night with cookies and milk The Inn by the Harbor is just two blocks from West Beach in Santa Barbara and a short walk to the yacht harbor and waterfront restaurants. Built in a Spanish Colonial style with winding staircases, wrought iron and red tiles, the Inn by the Harbor provides a wealth of amenities to guests. Freebies like complimentary bike rentals, free DVD rentals, free deluxe continental breakfast each morning, afternoon wine and cheese, and evening milk and cookies are just a few reasons travelers stay at the inn. Additionally, guests sunbathe on the courtyard patio beneath palm trees, swim in the outdoor heated pool or soak in the Jacuzzi.   HighlightsFree high-speed Internet throughout hotelFree deluxe continental breakfastHeated outdoor pool and JacuzziFree bike rentals RoomsThe Inn by the Harbor offers 42 non-smoking rooms with Spanish Mediterranean décor and one or two queen beds. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi, satellite TV with premium channels, DVD player with free movie rentals, coffee maker, toiletries, free local phone calls and voice mail, mini-fridge, hair dryer, data port, in-room safe, air conditioning, iron/ironing board. Some rooms feature full kitchens. Features The Inn by the Harbor provides free bike rentals for guests to ride down to West Beach or up to the various shops, theaters and restaurants on State Street. Fitness fans have guest privileges at a nearby fitness center. Guest laundry facilities allow travelers to tidy their clothes. The palm tree flanked courtyard with heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi offers sunbathing and swimming.   DiningThe Inn by the Harbor offers a free deluxe continental breakfast each morning, with items like hard-boiled eggs, fresh fruit, juice, milk, cereal and more. The inn also provides an afternoon wine and cheese spread, and evening milk and cookies. Several local restaurants are within walking distance.   TransportationSanta Barbara Municipal Airport (10.1 mi/16.3 km)Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (89.4 mi/143.9 km)Santa Barbara Amtrak (0.5 mi/0.8 km)   AttractionsStearns Wharf (1 mi/1.6 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Art (1.9 mi/3.1 km)Santa Barbara Zoo (2.4 mi/3.9 km)Mission Santa Barbara (2.9 mi/4.7 km)Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (3.4 mi/5.5 km)University of California, Santa Barbara (11.4 mi/18.3 km)   BusinessFree Wi-FiIn-room workspace with data port