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    1. Harbor View Inn

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    1,807 reviews
    #1 Best Value of 10 4-Star Hotels in Santa Barbara
    "Even this was not enough to dim our view..."
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    • Beach view from the hotel roof

    2. Mar Monte - Unbound Collection By Hyatt

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    931 reviews
    #2 Best Value of 10 4-Star Hotels in Santa Barbara
    Susan Q
    By Susan Q
    "We had a great experience at the Mar..."
    3. When to visit Santa Barbara
    December 2024
    52ºF
    5 days of rain
    Less busy
    Least busy month
    Dec 24
    Christmas Eve (US)
    Dec 25
    Christmas Day (US)
    January 2025
    52ºF
    Coldest month
    5 days of rain
    Moderately busy
    Jan 01
    New Years Day (US)
    Jan 20
    Martin Luther Kin... (US)
    February 2025
    54ºF
    6 days of rain
    Wettest month
    Moderately busy
    Feb 17
    Presidents Day (US)
    March 2025
    56ºF
    5 days of rain
    Very busy
    Busiest month
    No bank holidays
    April 2025
    58ºF
    2 days of rain
    Moderately busy
    No bank holidays
    May 2025
    61ºF
    1 day of rain
    Very busy
    May 26
    Memorial Day (US)
    June 2025
    64ºF
    0 days of rain
    Driest month
    Very busy
    Jun 19
    Juneteenth (US)
    July 2025
    67ºF
    Hottest month
    0 days of rain
    Very busy
    Jul 04
    Independence Day (US)
    August 2025
    67ºF
    0 days of rain
    Moderately busy
    No bank holidays
    September 2025
    66ºF
    1 day of rain
    Less busy
    Sep 02
    Labor Day (US)
    October 2025
    63ºF
    2 days of rain
    Less busy
    Oct 14
    Indigenous Peoples' Day (US)
    November 2025
    57ºF
    3 days of rain
    Less busy
    Nov 11
    Veteran's Day (US)
    Nov 28
    Thanksgiving (US)
    • Hotel Exterior

    3. Kimpton Canary Hotel Santa Barbara

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    1,409 reviews
    #3 Best Value of 10 4-Star Hotels in Santa Barbara
    Gladysfirst
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    "Thank you to all of you at Kimpton Canary..."
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    4. Palihouse Santa Barbara

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    2,152 reviews
    #4 Best Value of 10 4-Star Hotels in Santa Barbara
    gjaffe379665
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    "The Spanish Garden Inn is conveniently..."
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    • Thank you Upham Hotel and staff for a wonderful stay.

    5. The Upham Hotel

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    808 reviews
    #5 Best Value of 10 4-Star Hotels in Santa Barbara
    TiGi
    By TiGi
    "We booked into the Upham for a short..."

    6. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

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    4,444 reviews
    #6 Best Value of 10 4-Star Hotels in Santa Barbara
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    "The location and facilities at this..."
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    • Montecito Inn Entrance

    7. Montecito Inn

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    1,994 reviews
    #7 Best Value of 10 4-Star Hotels in Santa Barbara
    bradenferguson
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    "Beautiful town and staying at the..."
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    8. Blue Sands Inn

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    Motel
    448 reviews
    #8 Best Value of 10 4-Star Hotels in Santa Barbara
    "The location was perfect, just a short..."
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    Breakfast included

    9. Hideaway Santa Barbara

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    Small Hotel
    151 reviews
    #9 Best Value of 10 4-Star Hotels in Santa Barbara
    miranda
    By miranda
    "The Hideaway felt like home! The location..."
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    • Craft House Inn Exterior Front

    10. The Craft House Inn

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    Specialty B&B
    0 reviews
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  11. Missing:4 Star

    Old Yacht Club Inn Vacation Rentals

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    Cottage
    202 reviews
    In Santa Barbara
    #67 of 86 Specialty lodging in Santa Barbara
    Alicia W
    By Alicia W
    "This small, stand alone cottage at the..."
  12. Missing:4 Star
    Breakfast included

    West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

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    Motel
    825 reviews
    In Santa Barbara
    #15 of 86 hotels in Santa Barbara
    jeffersonyoung
    By jeffersonyoung
    "Over 26 years ago my family stayed at the..."
  13. Missing:4 Star

    Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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    958 reviews
    In Santa Barbara
    #32 of 86 hotels in Santa Barbara
    Ken G
    By Ken G
    "Breakfast was standard for this level of..."
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  14. Missing:4 Star

    The Franciscan Santa Barbara

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    1,298 reviews
    In Santa Barbara
    #17 of 86 hotels in Santa Barbara
    bynner
    By bynner
    "Just got back from Santa Barbara..."
  15. Missing:4 Star

    Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Beach

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    Motel
    457 reviews
    In Santa Barbara
    #61 of 86 hotels in Santa Barbara
    MizKChandler
    By MizKChandler
    "Most Motel 6's are a bit ratty, not this..."
  16. Missing:4 Star

    Los Aguajes

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    Limited Service Property
    0 reviews
    In Santa Barbara
  17. Missing:4 Star

    Cachuma Lake Recreation Area

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    Cabin/Campground
    17 reviews
    In Santa Barbara
    #71 of 86 Specialty lodging in Santa Barbara
    ROCruiser
    By ROCruiser
    "Site #89 was just perfect for our stay at..."
  18. Missing:4 Star

    AAE Santa Barbara Guest House

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    Guest house
    29 reviews
    In Santa Barbara
    #78 of 86 B&Bs / Inns in Santa Barbara
    sofiabeijer
    By sofiabeijer
    "He's very helpful and happy to tell you..."
  19. Missing:4 Star

    Anacapa Villas

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    Villa
    3 reviews
    In Santa Barbara
    #75 of 86 Specialty lodging in Santa Barbara
    cbm0909
    By cbm0909
    "We could stay in and cook, have a private..."
  22. Missing:4 Star

    IHJP Guest Rooms

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    Guest house
    4 reviews
    In Santa Barbara
    #76 of 86 B&Bs / Inns in Santa Barbara
    Gabby R
    By Gabby R
    "This location is so close to everything..."
  23. Missing:4 Star

    Thousand Trails Rancho Oso

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    Cabin/Campground
    1,071 reviews
    In Santa Barbara
    #25 of 86 Specialty lodging in Santa Barbara
    Anastasia_Nature
    By Anastasia_Nature
    "I will definitely be back soon! Thank you..."
  25. Missing:4 Star

    San Ysidro Ranch

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    553 reviews
    In Santa Barbara
    #11 of 86 hotels in Santa Barbara
    Emily B
    By Emily B
    "My husband and I were married at the..."
  26. Missing:4 Star
    Breakfast included

    Villa Rosa Inn

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    Inn
    412 reviews
    In Santa Barbara
    #68 of 86 B&Bs / Inns in Santa Barbara
    "The inn is a beautiful and cozy stay..."
  27. Missing:4 Star

    Castillo Inn at the Beach

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    Motel
    974 reviews
    In Santa Barbara
    #16 of 86 hotels in Santa Barbara
    Patrick S
    By Patrick S
    "We stayed at the Castillo Inn on a short..."
  28. Missing:4 Star

    Santa Barbara Inn

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    731 reviews
    In Santa Barbara
    #6 of 86 hotels in Santa Barbara
    jeweljade2015
    By jeweljade2015
    "The location can’t be beat . It’s across..."
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  29. Missing:4 Star

    Sandy Beach Inn

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    Inn
    0 reviews
    In Santa Barbara
  30. Missing:4 Star
    Breakfast included

    Sandpiper Lodge

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    Motel
    675 reviews
    In Santa Barbara
    #52 of 86 hotels in Santa Barbara
    emgemdodge
    By emgemdodge
    "The room was very comfortable and clean..."
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  1. Harbor View Inn
  2. Mar Monte - Unbound Collection By Hyatt
  3. Kimpton Canary Hotel Santa Barbara
  4. Palihouse Santa Barbara
  5. The Upham Hotel
  6. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
  7. Montecito Inn
  8. Blue Sands Inn
  9. Hideaway Santa Barbara
  10. The Craft House Inn
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