Bel Air Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
Top hotels in Bel Air

Hotel Santa Barbara
"Not much offered , didn’t see any coffee . Rooms and bathroom extremely small . Elevator slow and worked part of the time . Staff very friendly !!"
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
"It was okay, It was clean. No elevator to 2nd floor. It is an old motel. The first night, a Saturday night it was over priced. Sunday night they dropped the rate to just less than $100. Having worked as a Sales Manager for 2 major hotels with iver 200 rooms each, the 2nd night rate was a fair ..."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
"Super cheap for the area, would definitely re-visit."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
"Quiet and safe"
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Beachside Inn
"Prime location across from beach and walking distance to downtown restaurants, bars and shops. Great value compared to many surrounding properties."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"Location was great, room was clean and bed was comfortable. Only dislikes were the low water pressure in the shower and non-daily room cleaning."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Bel Air

Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

Montecito
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

East Beach
East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.





















