Santa Barbara
A to Z
Beachside Inn
“Mid-century harbor lodge”
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Central heated outdoor swimming pool and adjoining whirlpool hot tub
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach
Outdoor heated swimming pool in central courtyard
El Encanto Santa Barbara
Outdoor zero-edge heated saltwater pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Large heated freeform outdoor pool with sundeck and private cabanas
Hotel Californian
El Mirador 1,300-square-foot heated rooftop pool and jacuzzi on the fourth floor.
Kimpton Canary Santa Barbara
Heated outdoor rooftop swimming pool with panoramic views of downtown, the ocean, and the Santa Ynez Mountains
Montecito Inn
Outdoor heated swimming pool and hot tub.
Moxy Santa Barbara Hotel
Heated outdoor swimming pool with sun deck lounge chairs and towel service.
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Central outdoor swimming pool with cabanas and lounge daybeds
San Ysidro Ranch
Hillside heated outdoor swimming pool, plus private in-cottage outdoor sunken spas and rainfall showers.
Santa Barbara Inn
Heated outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool hot tub terrace overlooking East Beach
The Milo
Two heated outdoor swimming pools, including a main pool with hot tub and a secondary pool
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara
“Oceanfront bluff sanctuary”
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.
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.
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.