Santa Barbara, CaliforniaEast Beach
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Beachfront Spanish revival
East Beach Santa Barbara, California
Renovated
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Resort Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
HiltonBeachfront Spanish revival
Spanish Colonial architecture shapes this sprawling seaside resort, designed for breezy oceanfront living across from the Pacific.
What it’s good at
Notable
A twenty-four-acre oceanfront campus with six pickleball courts and cruiser bike rentals.
Listed
A dedicated tasting room pouring Santa Barbara County wines from local family vineyards.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
East Beach sits right across Cabrillo Boulevard, and the Funk Zone arts district is a mile down the road.
The rooms
Driftwood-inspired furnishings fill the rooms, and each opens onto a private balcony facing the water, mountains, or gardens.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated freeform swimming pool sits on an expansive sundeck lined with draped cabanas and cushioned daybeds.
Fitness and courts
The ocean-view fitness center stays open around the clock, and outdoor sports courts look out toward the beach.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
The Set
Coastal California dishes and craft cocktails come with ocean views through arched windows and from the fire-pit terrace.
Bar
Wine Tasting Room
Automated Enomatic dispensers and a live-edge communal table let guests sample Santa Barbara County vintages, including Fess Parker labels.
How it began
Hollywood actor Fess Parker built the resort in 1986, and his family still co-owns the property today.
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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.