West Beach Santa Barbara, California
Renovated
2004
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Coastal casita refuge
Tucked into residential West Beach, the inn offers a discreet coastal hideaway built around intimate courtyards and easy seaside strolls.
What it’s good at
Listed
Hand-carved wooden doors and vibrant Spanish ceramic tiles accent the red-tile roofline.
Listed
Built in 1929, with smooth stucco facades and classic Spanish Colonial arched entryways.
Listed
Complimentary cruiser bicycles for exploring nearby Santa Barbara Harbor and the waterfront.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Santa Barbara Harbor is two blocks away, and the tasting rooms of the Funk Zone are a short walk east.
The rooms
Freestanding casitas hide away with gas fireplaces, two-person jetted tubs, and private verandas.
The spa
- Spa
- In-room massage and bodywork treatments available by advance arrangement.
At the table
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on the terracotta patio under blue umbrellas, with fresh baked goods and homemade granola.
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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.