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Family resorts in Santa Barbara

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1. Kimpton Canary Hotel By Ihg

2. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

3. Chumash Casino Resort

4. Worldmark Solvang

5. Zachari Dunes On Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection By Hilton

6. Ojai Valley Inn

7. Rosewood Miramar Beach

8. The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

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Kimpton Canary Hotel By Ihg

31 W Carillo St
0.4 km (0.3 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Cots

Situated within walking distance of a designer boutique, a shopping mall, and retail shops, and 2.7 km from Shoreline Public Park, the smoke-free Kimpton Canary Hotel By Ihg Santa Barbara offers a restaurant and a gift shop for guests' overall comfort. A terrace bar as well as a sunbathing terrace, spa therapy, and a shared lounge can be enjoyed at this 4-star hotel, boasting the setting in the immediate vicinity of the Spanish Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

This Santa Barbara hotel aslo includes an outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub. Guests can keep fit during their stay as Kimpton Canary Hotel By Ihg has a full-service gym featuring fitness classes. Business travellers will benefit from conference equipment and a laptop safe available at a meeting room on site.

8.3
98 reviews
~ US$326 / night

Kimpton Canary Hotel By Ihg

0.4 km (0.3 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Cots

Kimpton Canary Hotel By Ihg

Situated within walking distance of a designer boutique, a shopping mall, and retail shops, and 2.7 km from Shoreline Public Park, the smoke-free Kimpton Canary Hotel By Ihg Santa Barbara offers a restaurant and a gift shop for guests' overall comfort. A terrace bar as well as a sunbathing terrace, spa therapy, and a shared lounge can be enjoyed at this 4-star hotel, boasting the setting in the immediate vicinity of the Spanish Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

This Santa Barbara hotel aslo includes an outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub. Guests can keep fit during their stay as Kimpton Canary Hotel By Ihg has a full-service gym featuring fitness classes. Business travellers will benefit from conference equipment and a laptop safe available at a meeting room on site.

8.3
98 reviews
Average price US$ 326 / night
  • Eco-friendly stay
  • Beach access
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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

633 East Cabrillo Boulevard
2.1 km (1.3 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's menu

Positioned nearly 20 minutes' walk from the MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and merely 1.9 km from the Stearns Wharf, the upscale Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort provides an event space and a banquet hall for a variety of uses. Including a golf course, a living area, and a wine tasting along with a poolside bar, the 4-star fully serviced resort is located in a shopping area near a train station.

This Santa Barbara hotel also offers a swimming pool and a fitness room for extra charge. The accommodation has private access to a private beach with beach towels. You can play croquet at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, while the area is popular for lawn tennis, cycling, and table tennis. A day of pampering can include body wraps, body scrub, and pedicure, as well as visiting a spa salon. Also, there is a meeting room, a meeting and event space along with conference equipment and a photocopier at guests' disposal.

7.1
47 reviews
~ US$235 / night

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

2.1 km (1.3 mi) from city center
  • In-room breakfast
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's menu

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Positioned nearly 20 minutes' walk from the MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and merely 1.9 km from the Stearns Wharf, the upscale Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort provides an event space and a banquet hall for a variety of uses. Including a golf course, a living area, and a wine tasting along with a poolside bar, the 4-star fully serviced resort is located in a shopping area near a train station.

This Santa Barbara hotel also offers a swimming pool and a fitness room for extra charge. The accommodation has private access to a private beach with beach towels. You can play croquet at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, while the area is popular for lawn tennis, cycling, and table tennis. A day of pampering can include body wraps, body scrub, and pedicure, as well as visiting a spa salon. Also, there is a meeting room, a meeting and event space along with conference equipment and a photocopier at guests' disposal.

7.1
47 reviews
Average price US$ 235 / night

Family resorts near Santa Barbara

These options match your search but are within a one-hour drive of the city (up to 80 km / 50 mi).

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Chumash Casino Resort

3400 Hwy 246
41.3 km (25.7 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Restaurant
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Sauna
  • Family rooms

Ideally perched 6 km from Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, the 4-star Chumash Casino Resort Santa Ynez features 2 hot tubs. The resort offers an outdoor swimming pool, an American restaurant and a 24-hour bar.

On-site spa options feature a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and two hot tubs. Guests can take advantage of a 24-hour fitness centre, which offers fitness classes to help them stay in shape. This property also features a full-service spa for you to relax in.

9.1
526 reviews
~ US$124 / night

Chumash Casino Resort

41.3 km (25.7 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Restaurant
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Sauna
  • Family rooms

Chumash Casino Resort

Ideally perched 6 km from Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, the 4-star Chumash Casino Resort Santa Ynez features 2 hot tubs. The resort offers an outdoor swimming pool, an American restaurant and a 24-hour bar.

On-site spa options feature a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and two hot tubs. Guests can take advantage of a 24-hour fitness centre, which offers fitness classes to help them stay in shape. This property also features a full-service spa for you to relax in.

9.1
526 reviews
Average price US$ 124 / night
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Worldmark Solvang

280 Alisal Road
44.7 km (27.8 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Jacuzzi
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Family rooms

The 4-star Worldmark Solvang hotel offers quick access to the Elverhøj Museum of History and Art, which is nearly 5 minutes' walk away. The resort only 650 metres from the brightly hued chapel "Old Mission Santa Ines" pampers its guests with an outdoor swimming pool as well as a hot tub and two hot tubs.

The Worldmark Solvang provides a sauna, a patio, and billiards. There is a fitness suite on site.

9.1
42 reviews
~ US$277 / night

Worldmark Solvang

44.7 km (27.8 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Jacuzzi
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Family rooms

Worldmark Solvang

The 4-star Worldmark Solvang hotel offers quick access to the Elverhøj Museum of History and Art, which is nearly 5 minutes' walk away. The resort only 650 metres from the brightly hued chapel "Old Mission Santa Ines" pampers its guests with an outdoor swimming pool as well as a hot tub and two hot tubs.

The Worldmark Solvang provides a sauna, a patio, and billiards. There is a fitness suite on site.

9.1
42 reviews
Average price US$ 277 / night
  • Eco-friendly stay
  • Beach access
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Zachari Dunes On Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection By Hilton

2101 Mandalay Beach Road
50.3 km (31.3 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Restaurant
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms

Featuring a vending machine and a lift, Zachari Dunes On Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection By Hilton Oxnard hotel is located 6 minutes' walk from Oxnard Public Beach Park. This hotel offers Wi-Fi in the rooms, private car parking on site and an outdoor swimming pool.

This accommodation offers such entertainment options as movie nights and a game room. The Zachari Dunes On Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection By Hilton Oxnard offers activities such as ping pong and darts. You can also relax with facial treatments, and visit a wellness area on site. This hotel offers meeting rooms where guests can use conference equipment and a xerox.

8.7
422 reviews
~ US$210 / night

Zachari Dunes On Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection By Hilton

50.3 km (31.3 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Restaurant
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms

Zachari Dunes On Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection By Hilton

Featuring a vending machine and a lift, Zachari Dunes On Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection By Hilton Oxnard hotel is located 6 minutes' walk from Oxnard Public Beach Park. This hotel offers Wi-Fi in the rooms, private car parking on site and an outdoor swimming pool.

This accommodation offers such entertainment options as movie nights and a game room. The Zachari Dunes On Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection By Hilton Oxnard offers activities such as ping pong and darts. You can also relax with facial treatments, and visit a wellness area on site. This hotel offers meeting rooms where guests can use conference equipment and a xerox.

8.7
422 reviews
Average price US$ 210 / night
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Ojai Valley Inn

905 Country Club Road
40.7 km (25.3 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • In-room breakfast
  • Car park
    US$ 69 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Steam room
  • Babysitting/Child services

Located merely 1.8 km from the Camp Comfort Park, the 5-star Ojai Valley Inn boasts a wellness area with body wraps, body scrub, and pedicure. Featuring a heated pool, this Ojai inn is within 25 minutes' walk of natural sights like the Ojai Meadows Preserve.

There are also a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna at the Valley Inn Ojai.

8.6
144 reviews
~ US$369 / night

Ojai Valley Inn

40.7 km (25.3 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • In-room breakfast
  • Car park
    US$ 69 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Steam room
  • Babysitting/Child services

Ojai Valley Inn

Located merely 1.8 km from the Camp Comfort Park, the 5-star Ojai Valley Inn boasts a wellness area with body wraps, body scrub, and pedicure. Featuring a heated pool, this Ojai inn is within 25 minutes' walk of natural sights like the Ojai Meadows Preserve.

There are also a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna at the Valley Inn Ojai.

8.6
144 reviews
Average price US$ 369 / night
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Rosewood Miramar Beach

1759 South Jameson Lane
6.4 km (4.0 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • 24-hour reception
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laundry
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Garden area
  • Children's pool

The 5-star Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito hotel offers quick access to All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church, which is about 5 minutes' walk away. Located 2.9 km from the Andree Clark Bird Refuge, the hotel features 153 rooms with views of the ocean.

Guests will find a hot tub by 2 outdoor swimming pools. Rosewood Miramar Beach hotel offers sport activities, such as kayaking, surfing, and yoga. Onsite treatments include a hairdresser and facial treatments along with a steam room, a hot tub, and two hot tubs.

8.7
3 reviews
~ US$1213 / night

Rosewood Miramar Beach

6.4 km (4.0 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • 24-hour reception
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laundry
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Garden area
  • Children's pool

Rosewood Miramar Beach

The 5-star Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito hotel offers quick access to All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church, which is about 5 minutes' walk away. Located 2.9 km from the Andree Clark Bird Refuge, the hotel features 153 rooms with views of the ocean.

Guests will find a hot tub by 2 outdoor swimming pools. Rosewood Miramar Beach hotel offers sport activities, such as kayaking, surfing, and yoga. Onsite treatments include a hairdresser and facial treatments along with a steam room, a hot tub, and two hot tubs.

8.7
3 reviews
Average price US$ 1213 / night
  • Great deal
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The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

5650 Calle Real
11.5 km (7.2 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Paid breakfast
    US$ 0 per person per night
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Live entertainment
  • Children's menu

Offering 154 rooms, the 4-star The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection By Hilton Hotel is near a beach district and around a 20-minute walk from the Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens. Located 2.8 km from Turnpike Shopping Center, the resort overlooks the pool and features a courtyard and a shared lounge.

Entertainment at this Goleta hotel includes live performances and a games room. The accommodation has a fitness suite.

7.6
302 reviews
~ US$109 / night

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

11.5 km (7.2 mi) from Santa Barbara
  • Paid breakfast
    US$ 0 per person per night
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Live entertainment
  • Children's menu

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

Offering 154 rooms, the 4-star The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection By Hilton Hotel is near a beach district and around a 20-minute walk from the Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens. Located 2.8 km from Turnpike Shopping Center, the resort overlooks the pool and features a courtyard and a shared lounge.

Entertainment at this Goleta hotel includes live performances and a games room. The accommodation has a fitness suite.

7.6
302 reviews
Average price US$ 109 / night

Are you in a hurry?

Here is a quick list of hotels in Santa Barbara, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Kimpton Canary Hotel By Ihg

8.3 / 10

(98 Reviews)

From 326$
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

7.1 / 10

(47 Reviews)

From 235$
Chumash Casino Resort

9.1 / 10

(526 Reviews)

From 124$
Worldmark Solvang

9.1 / 10

(42 Reviews)

From 277$
Zachari Dunes On Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection By Hilton

8.7 / 10

(422 Reviews)

From 210$

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8.8
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~ US$ 234 / night
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~ US$ 246 / night
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~ US$ 229 / night
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9.5
175 reviews
~ US$ 455 / night

Frequently Asked Questions

Which family resorts in Santa Barbara have pools for kids?

The Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort and Kimpton Canary Hotel feature large outdoor pools suitable for families. These resorts offer kid-friendly spaces with shallow areas for safety.

Tip:

Visit the Hilton pool area in the morning before noon for a less crowded experience, as many families prefer afternoons.

Which family resorts in Santa Barbara provide easy beach access?

The Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort offers direct access to East Beach, perfect for families. This resort allows for convenient beach days without long travel times.

Tip:

Stay at the Hilton and check the beach tides; visiting during low tide provides more sandy area for kids to play.

What family resorts in Santa Barbara have fun dining options?

The Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort features multiple on-site dining options, including casual and fine dining, which cater to various tastes. Families can enjoy diverse menus with kid-friendly options.

Tip:

Consider dining at the casual bistro during weekdays for quieter meal times and special family discounts.

Which family hotels in Santa Barbara offer activities for kids?

The Kimpton Canary Hotel offers various amenities, including a rooftop pool and yoga sessions, suitable for all ages. These activities keep kids entertained while parents relax.

Tip:

Join rooftop yoga classes in the morning for a fun, active start to your family day before sightseeing.

Are there family resorts in Santa Barbara with spacious rooms?

The Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort provides spacious family rooms and suites with ocean views. Families can enjoy extra space to accommodate everyone comfortably.

Tip:

Book a two-bedroom suite for maximum comfort, especially if traveling with multiple children.

Which family resorts in Santa Barbara are pet-friendly?

The Kimpton Canary Hotel and the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort are pet-friendly, offering special perks for guests traveling with dogs. Both provide accommodating services to ensure a pleasant stay.

Tip:

Check for pet-friendly rooms available on specific floors to minimize noise and maximize comfort for your furry friend.

What family-friendly activities can we find near Santa Barbara resorts?

Families staying at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort can visit the Santa Barbara Zoo and the Funk Zone for art and dining experiences. These attractions offer engaging activities for children of all ages.

Tip:

Plan your zoo visit early in the day to enjoy cooler weather and before the crowds arrive around lunchtime.

How can families get around in Santa Barbara easily?

Santa Barbara has a reliable bus service, with many lines passing through downtown and near the beach. Families can utilize beach cruisers or rental bikes to explore the coastline.

Tip:

Consider renting bikes from the waterfront area to ride along Cabrillo Boulevard, which is family-friendly and scenic.

What seasonal events should families not miss in Santa Barbara?

Families can enjoy the Santa Barbara Fair & Expo in late April, featuring rides, games, and local food. This event is perfect for kids looking for fun activities.

Tip:

Arrive early to enjoy the popular rides before the lines get too long, especially on weekends.

What unique local experiences can families enjoy in Santa Barbara?

Families can participate in various local wine tours in the Funk Zone, which include kid-friendly activities and areas. This offers a chance to experience local culture while keeping kids engaged.

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Book family-friendly wine tours during weekdays for a more relaxed pace and less crowded spaces.

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