Best Hotels Santa Barbara

Big city sophistication combined with small town charm, simple and pure energy mixed with a laid back aura, these characteristics describe a place that some call the "America Riviera".  Enjoy robust wines and impressive art while looking out over Spanish inspired architecture.  Breathe in the sweet salty air of the Pacific while letting the sunshine warm your skin.  Sound like heaven?  Discover all of this in Santa Barbara, California where European culture meshes with West Coast attitude. 

Santa Barbara is located on the sloping hills overlooking the Pacific.  This California city embodies the small town feel but is full of all of the characteristics of a large metropolis.  With Spanish tiled roofs, stunning beaches, and a main street that rivals all main streets, Santa Barbara really does have it all. 

The shopping in Santa Barbara is what some would call legendary.  The Downtown Art District is historic and the first place to start your shopping spree.  This quaint downtown avenue is palm tree lined perfection.  Called Paseo Nuevo, this bricked walkway is the home of over 50 upscale stores.  Surrounded with beautiful plants and adorable park benches, you will be enveloped by charm.  From this centrally located area, you can venture off in different directions to encounter even more shopping.  La Cumbre Plaza is situated on upper State Street and is a mall with well known shops like Tiffany, Pottery Barn and Louis Vuitton.  Check out the Presidio District for local shops that will inspire you to purchase some delectable homemade cheeses or fabulous hand made jewelry.  If you need some souvenirs to take home, check out the Waterfront.  Nestled on the seafront, these shops, museums and restaurants give you a perfect Santa Barbara experience. 

Food and wine are very important in this California town.  Because of the amazing climate, the land is constantly providing fresh, local ingredients that thrill not only the chefs but also the restaurant's patrons.  Avocados, eggplants, pears, figs, fennel and more give the restaurants the ability to have fresh produce and herbs on hand all year long.  This brings a splendid taste to the entrees that grace the menus.  The food is not the only thing that benefits from the fresh fruits and veggies in the area.  Wines, infused alcohols, micro brews and sangrias are also created with the local ingredients.  This feature alone brings people to Santa Barbara to entice their taste buds, but the restaurants have other elements to offer. Restaurateurs have drawn chefs to the area that prepare food like it is art in addition to sustenance.  Because of this, the entrees are beautifully displayed and will seduce the palate as well as please the eye.  Come to Santa Barbara, dine Al Fresco and enjoy pure food heaven.

With an ideal climate like Santa Barbara it isn't surprising that most visitors and residents spend a significant amount of time outside.  When venturing to this enchanting town, realize that the outdoor activities could end up keeping you quite busy.  Pack your hiking boots and an adventurous attitude and get ready to explore.  There is kayaking, paddle boarding and scuba diving, or you can stay on land and try the hiking, rock climbing or some world-class golfing.  Take a tour by horse, Hummer or even by Segway.  Whatever you decide to do, know that with such a mild pleasant climate, the weather is not about to slow you down. 

You can't plan a vacation to the lovely Santa Barbara and not book an amazing hotel or resort.  At WhatAHotel! we offer a number of gorgeous hotels that offer you perks and benefits that are sure to please.  Four Seasons Resort, The Biltmore is located on the shores of the Pacific with an amazing view of the mountains in the distant.  Stay here and experience deluxe accommodations, an enticing spa and fitness facility, alluring pools and superb service.  As a Four Seasons Preferred Partner, we offer perks and benefits that will delight our customers.  Visit Four Seasons Santa Barbara or any of our other outstanding Best Hotels and Resorts in Santa Barbara and begin your trip in style. 

Full bodied wine, palate pleasing foods, exciting adventures and tantalizing shopping all await you in lovely Santa Barbara, California.  Stay at one of our Best Hotels in Santa Barbara and discover a true American treasure.