Santa Cruz Island Travel Guide
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Hotel Santa Barbara
The room was clean and nice. Staff was friendly and courteous. Will stay here again.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
The AC IN THE BEDROOM DID NOT WORK. THERE WERE LOTS OF CRUMBS ON THE FLOOR. THE REFRIGERATOR FREEZER DOIR WAS MISSING AND FILLED WITH ICE BUILD UP. OTHERWISE WE ENJOYED THE ROOM.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Inn By The Harbor
Quick and easy check-in, friendly and courteous staff, nice room and great location
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Casa Riviera
The place was clean and comfortable, with friendly staff and well equipped amenities. The location was good, and check-in and check-out were very easy and smooth. We had a great stay overall.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Casa Jardin
My wife and I had a wonderful stay. The room was exceptionally clean from the moment we walked in, which immediately set a positive tone for our visit. Everything felt well‑maintained and thoughtfully prepared, and we appreciated the quiet, comfortable atmosphere throughout our stay. The bed was ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Casa De La Vina
Incredibly clean and very conveniently located with a short walk to State St. the only negative I can add would be they need better shades to block out ambient and street light. It still doesn’t give me enough pause to lower their rati by from a 5-star. My wife loved it too.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
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Popular places to visit

Cavern Point
Hike to this lookout point in southern California to enjoy sweeping views of the coastline from the top of one of the world’s largest island sea caves.

Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour



