Santa Barbara Inn

Polished rooms & suites in a refined lodging offering Italian dining, a pool & Pacific Ocean views. Overlooking East Beach and the Pacific Ocean, this upscale hotel is a 9-minute walk from Santa Barbara Zoo and a mile from Stearns Wharf, a storied area with shops, restaurants and an aquarium. Polished rooms are warmly decorated, and offer flat-screens, free Wi-Fi and balconies; many rooms add ocean views. Suites feature whirlpool tubs and living areas/rooms with sofas; upgraded suites add 4-poster beds. Room service is available. Complimentary perks include parking and continental breakfast. There's a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and a gym, plus a bar, and a refined Italian restaurant offering al fresco dining on an ocean-view terrace.