Explore Santa Barbara

Arts & Culture Itineraries

Santa Barbara is a big place for art, history, and culture. If your visiting Santa Barbara, try and make time to visit some of these places. You won’t regret it!

Photo by: Carol Highsmith

Santa Barbara’s Museum Mile

Get in touch with the culture and history of Santa Barbara and try out some of our local museums. They are great fun for the whole family.

Photo by: Blake Bronstad

Will Definitely Return to the Beach House Inn

“Was so impressed with the Beach House Inn! Located in a very quiet neighborhood yet only two blocks from the beach and a short walk to State Street and all the activities/shops/restaurants there. Lovely courtyard in which to relax outside. Our rooms were immaculately cleaned, very comfortable, cozy with the lovely fireplace, perfect with a kitchenette. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Would definitely stay there again!”

Conveniently Located, Wonderful Escape

“…The staff were friendly and helpful, we could walk from the inn to the harbor, and it felt more like staying at a good friend’s home for the weekend than at a sterile hotel.”

Great Find

“Loved the place, great location, quiet neighborhood, dog friendly, large updated units, full kitchen, feels like an apartment, fireplaces, parking, friendly host. Close enough to walk to some restaurants, shops, beach, etc. Would stay again. A+.”

Santa Barbara’s Secret Charmer

“Perfect vibe, great location and clean accomodations make Beach House Inn #1 in my book. The scenary really is amazing. Morning coffee in the courtyard and afternoon choice of free movies/DVD’s for movie night w/ a friend are just a few of my favorite memories :)”

Great Weekend in Santa Barbara

“Just spent a wonderful weekend in this charming place and comfortable place. We stayed in room #5 and had a lovely king size room and pull out sofa in the living room. The kitchen and dining-area are spacious and well equipped. You are only two blocks from the beach, and walking distance to downtown.”

Welcoming and Relaxing

“Quaint and welcoming, the Beach House Inn was the perfect spot for our visit to Santa Barbara. The rooms are large, have great amenities and very clean. Its quiet and very close to the beach – you can walk to just about everything. They are very accommodating to those traveling with dogs – which is very appreciated by those of us who prefer to vacation with our pups. The owners / staff were very friendly and helpful – especially in directing us to dog friendly places to eat – hike – etc. Would definitely come back!”

Lovely Little Place

“Charming little place, warm and welcoming. Had a very nice sized roomed, clean and comfortable. Very well located for the beach and the town center, all within a very easy walk. Good Wi-Fi provided free, coffee in the mornings, relaxing garden area, helpful staff. Great place for a quiet weekend away. We’d go back.”

Hospitable, Comfortable Lodging… and Pet Friendly!

“The three nights we spent here were ideal… we had our King Charles Spaniel and two young granddaughters. We could not have picked a better place. Location was perfect, accommodations were excellent, staff was super friendly. We will definitely return!”

We’ll Definitely Be Coming Back

“We stayed in room 6 which is one of the apartments and it was very clean and spacious. There is a large kitchen, living room, and bedroom. The courtyard is adorable and very inviting. The management is very nice and informative about activities in the city. I would definitely recommend this to others and will stay here again in the future. It is dog friendly and is in walking distance to the park and beach.”

Sweet Home Away From Home with Family Friendly Folks

“This is a very nice, easy to find treasure, walking distance to train with an extra discount provided for travelers without a car!… The rooms were spacious and clean, beds comfy and well appointed. The fireplace added a hominess not found in the bigger chains…”

Zen and Beautiful

“Spent the weekend at the beach house inn with my sister and our doggies for a girls weekend getaway. It was perfect. From the moment we checked in till the moment we left Pam and her daughter made us feel right at home. The grounds were well kept and very quaint. Pam directed us to various places that were dog friendly. From the beach to restaurants to even wine tasting. The room was clean and comfortable. And the hotel was perfect walking distance to most things except the doggie beach. I would definitely stay here again!! It’s an absolute gem!!”

Lovely!

“I was pleasantly surprised. The Beach House Inn is a dog friendly property that is VERY clean too. I didn’t think that was possible. When I first walked into our room I expected the typical “dog smell” but instead found it to be odor free and spotless to boot. Believe me – I looked closely and found nothing to complain about…nothing. The owners are lovely and welcoming. The morning coffee is hot and in abundant supply – YAY! We loved sitting in the courtyard in the morning – enjoying our coffee and the beautiful setting. This isn’t fancy…but it is clean and comfortable. It’s the only place we’ll stay at in Santa Barbara….”