One of eight vibes

Design hotels in Santa Barbara

Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.

No. 01

1 hotel

Silver

Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.

Lower State, Santa Barbara From $800

Hotel Californian

Custom Moroccan tiles across twenty-seven patterns, designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard.

Design Luxe Wellness Lively

No. 02

5 hotels

They did this well. You’ll notice.

Lower State, Santa Barbara From $200

Drift Santa Barbara

Minimalist concrete, warm oak millwork, and salvaged floor joists by Anacapa Architecture.

Design Heritage Social Lively

Riviera, Santa Barbara From $650

El Encanto Santa Barbara

Craftsman bungalows pair locally carved furnishings with wide oak floors.

Heritage Design Luxe Quiet

Lower State, Santa Barbara From $250

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara

Exposed interior brick walls meet custom hand-painted tilework in the restored corridors.

Design Heritage Local Lively

Lower State, Santa Barbara From $350

Kimpton Canary Santa Barbara

Hand-painted Spanish ceramic tiles, wrought iron, and original terracotta floors.

Design Luxe Social Central

Laguna, Santa Barbara From $450

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Vintage preppy styling features pink glass chandeliers, floral armchairs, needlepoint pillows, and SMEG refrigerators in every room.

Design Luxe Social Central