Summerland is a beautiful community that resides on the Pacific Coast between the cities of Carpinteria and Santa Barbara. Its colorful hillside buildings and Big Yellow House restaurant are visible from State Highway 101 a few miles south of Santa Barbara.

Founded in 1889 by rancher Harry L. Williams, the town attracted a unique population because of his interest in the supernatural as he invited others to join him. The Big Yellow House which, like many original buildings in town rumored to have ghosts, was built in 1884 as the founder's personal residence.

A coastal community that has survived its less glorious past during the oil booming days is now unique town worth visiting with its beautiful Miramar Beach that has regained is natural scenic beauty.

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California Lodging Directory

Bath Street Inn, Santa Barbara
Located close to old Santa Barbara, this Queen Anne Victorian home offers a variety of rooms that may have combinations of gas fireplaces and Jacuzzi bathtubs.

Casa Del Mar Inn, Santa Barbara
A charming, Mediterranean-style Inn just steps from blue Pacific. Twenty-one rooms and suites.

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

Coast Village Inn, Santa Barbara
The inn has 28 guest rooms and suites, some with ocean views, others with a wet bar or full kitchen.

Secret Garden Inn & Cottages, Santa Barbara
Secluded behind high hedges and romantic gardens this inn offers rooms and cottages furnished with French Country antiques and Oriental rugs.