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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, Santa Barbara

Opened 1986   Renovated 2018   $$$

“Coastal mission-style landmark”

Resort
Central
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort — vibe

Vibe

An expansive beachfront resort where Spanish Colonial architecture meets the breezy energy of Santa Barbara’s nearby Funk Zone.

“Coastal mission-style landmark”

Resort

Expansive 24-acre campus with tennis and regional largest pool.

Local

Coastal-inspired interiors near the Funk Zone urban wineries.

Classic

Mission-style architecture and formal beachfront service tradition.

Central

A high-activity beachfront hub near the Funk Zone district.

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort — rooms

Rooms

Driftwood-inspired interiors and ocean-blue tones flow through rooms that all feature private balconies or patios facing the Pacific.

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort — backstory

Backstory

Opened in 1986 as Fess Parker’s namesake resort, the landmark property underwent a major transformation into a Hilton flagship in 2018.

Wellness

The tree-lined campus features the region’s largest outdoor pool and the newly opened Float Luxury Spa for seaside rejuvenation.

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort — eat & drink

Eat & drink

Locally sourced California flavors define Rodney’s Grill, while fire pits at The Set invite sunset drinks overlooking East Beach.

The neighborhood

Set directly across from the palms of East Beach, the resort is a short walk from the Funk Zone’s urban wineries.

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