Lower State Santa Barbara, California
Opened
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
Coastal artisan waystation
An open garden courtyard anchors this easygoing downtown base, stocked with goods and provisions from regional makers.
What it’s good at
Listed
Light wood floors, crisp white bedding, and coastal navy accents throughout the bedrooms.
Listed
In-room DUNE coffee and custom leather details crafted by local Santa Barbara workshops.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
State Street is one block away, and the tasting rooms of the Funk Zone are a ten-minute walk.
The rooms
Bedrooms feature custom leather headboards from Make Smith Leather Co. alongside crisp linens and local DUNE coffee.
Dogs stay too.
How it began
The hotel takes its name from Captain Salisbury Haley, the sea captain who surveyed Santa Barbara's street grid in 1851.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.