Santa Barbara on the California central coast is about 2 hours north of the Los Angeles basin. From State Street and the Santa Ynez Mountains to the rugged Channel Islands and the burgeoning wine country, Santa Barbara basks in sunshine, natural bounty, creativity, cultural sophistication and an appreciation for taking life at your own pace.

Santa Barbara County is the perfect setting for a family vacation and offers countless offbeat treks, ocean adventures. Head to the beach to picnic and soak up the Santa Barbara sunshine. Swim, fish, sail, or kayak. Rent bikes and cycle in the fresh sea air along the scenic beachfront bike path. Take the family to the zoo.

Santa Barbara and surrounding area have over 100 museums and galleries, hundreds of unique and luxury shops and a great variety of restaurants from fine dining, outdoor dining and casual fare. From the ballet to the opera, the symphony to modern dance, film to literature, Santa Barbara is a kaleidoscopic cultural adventure.

California Central Coast Directory ... California Lodging Directory

Cheshire Cat Inn, Santa Barbara
Two side-by-side graceful Victorian homes close to the beach with the theme of Alice in Wonderland.

Old Yacht Club Inn, Santa Barbara
Within walking distance to East Beach, Stearn's Wharf, the zoo, shops and restaurants.

• Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
• Bath Street Inn
• Casa Del Mar Inn B&B
• Lavender Inn by the Sea, Santa Barbara
• Villa Rosa Inn
• A White Jasmine Inn, Santa Barbara
• Blue Iguana Inn, Ojai
• Ojai Valley Inn And Spa