Michelin Guide hotels in Santa Barbara

A to Z

7 hotels

Lower State, Santa Barbara From $200

Drift Santa Barbara

“Baja-minimalist promenade survivor”

Design Heritage Social Lively

Riviera, Santa Barbara From $650

El Encanto Santa Barbara

“Riviera hillside sanctuary”

Heritage Design Luxe Quiet

Lower State, Santa Barbara From $350

Kimpton Canary Santa Barbara

“Spanish Colonial rooftop sanctuary”

Design Luxe Social Central

Lower State, Santa Barbara From $300

Moxy Santa Barbara Hotel

“Funk Zone clubhouse”

Design Social Local Lively

Laguna, Santa Barbara From $450

Palihouse Santa Barbara

“Preppy Riviera sanctuary”

Design Luxe Social Central

Montecito, Santa Barbara $$$$

San Ysidro Ranch

“Historic foothill ranch”

Luxe Heritage Classic Secluded

Ellwood, Santa Barbara From $750

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara

“Oceanfront bluff sanctuary”

Resort Luxe Wellness Quiet

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.