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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 about a 20-minute walk from the Santa Barbara Wine Collective, the smoke-free Kimpton Canary Hotel By Ihg Santa Barbara features a movie theatre. At this 4-star hotel, guests can use a fitness centre, a summer terrace, and a shared lounge or spend the day lazing by an outdoor swimming pool.

The property’s pool area has a hot tub. Guests can benefit from fitness amenities at this Santa Barbara hotel by participating in yoga classes offered at a full-service gym on site.

8.5
97 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 about a 20-minute walk from the Santa Barbara Wine Collective, the smoke-free Kimpton Canary Hotel By Ihg Santa Barbara features a movie theatre. At this 4-star hotel, guests can use a fitness centre, a summer terrace, and a shared lounge or spend the day lazing by an outdoor swimming pool.

The property’s pool area has a hot tub. Guests can benefit from fitness amenities at this Santa Barbara hotel by participating in yoga classes offered at a full-service gym on site.

8.5
97 reviews
From 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 presents 2 outdoor tennis courts and three tennis courts. Located in the Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail district of Santa Barbara, the 4-star full-service resort boasts an outdoor heated swimming pool and an American cuisine is served at an American-style restaurant on site.

The Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort offers a treatment room and a Jacuzzi, along with spa therapy and a wine tasting. Nearby activities include lawn tennis, cycling, and table tennis.

6.9
68 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 presents 2 outdoor tennis courts and three tennis courts. Located in the Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail district of Santa Barbara, the 4-star full-service resort boasts an outdoor heated swimming pool and an American cuisine is served at an American-style restaurant on site.

The Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort offers a treatment room and a Jacuzzi, along with spa therapy and a wine tasting. Nearby activities include lawn tennis, cycling, and table tennis.

6.9
68 reviews
From US$ 235 / night

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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

Located just around the corner from Chumash Casino Resort, the 4-star Chumash Casino Resort Santa Ynez gives quick access to various city sites. The resort also provides Wi-Fi available in public areas.

Take benefit from an outdoor swimming pool offering a hot tub on site. A wellness area along with a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and two hot tubs will ensure guests' utmost comfort.

9.1
508 reviews
~ US$125 / 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

Located just around the corner from Chumash Casino Resort, the 4-star Chumash Casino Resort Santa Ynez gives quick access to various city sites. The resort also provides Wi-Fi available in public areas.

Take benefit from an outdoor swimming pool offering a hot tub on site. A wellness area along with a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and two hot tubs will ensure guests' utmost comfort.

9.1
508 reviews
From US$ 125 / 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 gives quick access to the Solvang Village Square, situated nearly 5 minutes' walk away. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the resort also offers a sauna, a patio, and billiards for leisure time.

Worldmark Solvang hotel also offers a hot tub and two hot tubs. Guests can join ping pong, golf, and golfing activities.

9.3
46 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 gives quick access to the Solvang Village Square, situated nearly 5 minutes' walk away. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the resort also offers a sauna, a patio, and billiards for leisure time.

Worldmark Solvang hotel also offers a hot tub and two hot tubs. Guests can join ping pong, golf, and golfing activities.

9.3
46 reviews
From 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

Nestled within a 500-metre distance of Hollywood Beach, Zachari Dunes On Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection By Hilton Oxnard hotel offers a golf course and spa services. Located in the immediate vicinity of Oxnard Public Beach Park, this hotel overlooks the pool and invites guests to have a drink at a poolside bar.

You can also enjoy an outdoor swimming pool along with a hot tub. The on-site activities include table tennis and darts.

8.8
404 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

Nestled within a 500-metre distance of Hollywood Beach, Zachari Dunes On Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection By Hilton Oxnard hotel offers a golf course and spa services. Located in the immediate vicinity of Oxnard Public Beach Park, this hotel overlooks the pool and invites guests to have a drink at a poolside bar.

You can also enjoy an outdoor swimming pool along with a hot tub. The on-site activities include table tennis and darts.

8.8
404 reviews
From 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 spa salon with aromatherapy, reflexology, and body wraps. Featuring a heated swimming pool, this Ojai inn is within 25 minutes' walk of natural sights like the Ojai Meadows Preserve.

Enjoy cooking classes and other entertainment at the accommodation. With a fitness club available, guests have the opportunity to attend pilates classes, allowing them to stay fit during their stay at the Valley Inn Ojai.

8.6
131 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 spa salon with aromatherapy, reflexology, and body wraps. Featuring a heated swimming pool, this Ojai inn is within 25 minutes' walk of natural sights like the Ojai Meadows Preserve.

Enjoy cooking classes and other entertainment at the accommodation. With a fitness club available, guests have the opportunity to attend pilates classes, allowing them to stay fit during their stay at the Valley Inn Ojai.

8.6
131 reviews
From 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 easy access to All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church, which is situated about 5 minutes' walk away. The hotel in Montecito with some of Santa Barbara's most glorious beaches in the south has an outdoor swimming pool, as well as private parking on site.

You will find a hot tub in the pool area. This accommodation provides kayaking, surfing, and yoga for an active pastime.

9
4 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 easy access to All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church, which is situated about 5 minutes' walk away. The hotel in Montecito with some of Santa Barbara's most glorious beaches in the south has an outdoor swimming pool, as well as private parking on site.

You will find a hot tub in the pool area. This accommodation provides kayaking, surfing, and yoga for an active pastime.

9
4 reviews
From 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 a courtyard and a shared lounge, the 4-star The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection By Hilton Hotel is conveniently located, 2.8 km from Turnpike Shopping Center. An outdoor swimming pool and a pool bar are offered for guest convenience at the resort.

The on-site entertainment features live performances and a games room. Guests staying at The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection By Hilton Hotel are welcome to join fitness classes at a fitness club.

7.7
278 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 a courtyard and a shared lounge, the 4-star The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection By Hilton Hotel is conveniently located, 2.8 km from Turnpike Shopping Center. An outdoor swimming pool and a pool bar are offered for guest convenience at the resort.

The on-site entertainment features live performances and a games room. Guests staying at The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection By Hilton Hotel are welcome to join fitness classes at a fitness club.

7.7
278 reviews
From 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

8.5 / 10

(97 Reviews)

From 326$
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

6.9 / 10

(68 Reviews)

From 235$
Chumash Casino Resort

9.1 / 10

(508 Reviews)

From 125$
Worldmark Solvang

9.3 / 10

(46 Reviews)

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

8.8 / 10

(404 Reviews)

From 210$

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~ US$ 220 / night
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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.

Tip:

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

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