Lower State Santa Barbara, California
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottFunk Zone clubhouse
Arrivals double as bar orders, turning the ground floor into an easygoing social hub between beach and winery stops.
What it’s good at
Listed
Spanish Colonial exterior enclosing compact rooms fitted with modular pegboard wall storage.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Urban wine tasting rooms and craft breweries surround the hotel, with West Beach two blocks away.
The rooms
Compact rooms use pegboard wall systems for efficient storage, with windows facing the pool or neighborhood.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated courtyard pool is lined with cushioned loungers and palm trees, lit by overhead string lights after dark.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Bar Moxy pours local craft beers, and the communal guest kitchen provides round-the-clock snacks and morning Zaca Coffee.
How it began
Originally opened as a hybrid boutique hostel called The Wayfarer, the property was completely overhauled in 2024.
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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.