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2 Simpson House Inn 4.5 of 5 stars 110 reviews
3 Cheshire Cat Inn 4.5 of 5 stars 196 reviews
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Get more for your money in Santa Barbara with 121 vacation rentals starting at €113 per night.

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Attractions

1 Lotusland 4.5 of 5 stars 36 reviews
3 Santa Barbara Zoo 4.5 of 5 stars 75 reviews

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Top-rated restaurants

1 Downey's 4.5 of 5 stars 145 reviews
2 Jane 4.5 of 5 stars 146 reviews
3 Los Agaves 4.5 of 5 stars 71 reviews

Santa Barbara overview

Laid-back Santa Barbara is a city of white-washed buildings and red-tiled roofs, tucked between the mountains and the sea. Casual and friendly, Santa Barbara offers an extensive menu of culture out of proportion to the city’s small size. The eclectic culinary scene runs the gamut from distinctively regional experiences to exotic tastes, all complemented by world-famous, locally produced wines. The icing on the cake is near-perfect weather, affording limitless opportunities for fresh-air fun.

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