East Beach Santa Barbara, California
Renovated
2016
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Resort LocalOutside the door
Spanish-colonial beachside cove
White stucco arches and red-tiled roofs define a relaxed coastal lodge sitting directly across from East Beach.
What it’s good at
Listed
Red terra-cotta roofs and ornate golden-tiled domes define the Spanish Colonial facade.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
East Beach lies just across Cabrillo Boulevard, with Stearns Wharf and the Funk Zone a short walk away.
The rooms
Rooms open onto private balconies facing either the ocean or the mountains, finished in warm coastal tones.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool and circular whirlpool sit on a brick sun terrace fringed by coastal palms.
The gym
Mirrored walls line the compact fitness room, equipped with treadmills and stationary exercise bikes.
Restaurant
Convivo
Peter McNee cooks Nomad Italian dishes here, serving wood-fired pizzas and house-made pasta across heated oceanfront terraces.
At the table
Mornings start with breakfast under dramatic chandeliers indoors or out on the sunny patio tables.
How it began
Originally built in 1959 as a motor lodge, the hotel underwent a down-to-the-studs Spanish Colonial rebuild in 2016.
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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.