Family Hotels in Santa Barbara
When traveling with kids, it's important to choose a hotel that's not only comfy for the whole family, but fun, too. Simple perks like a pool, grassy grounds, and nearby attractions can make all the difference for a fun family vacation. Fess Parker's Double Tree Resort offers a pool and tennis court, and it's located right across the street from the beach and the Cabrillo Boulevard boardwalk, where folks bike, rollerblade, walk, and run. Cabrillo Inn at the Beach, Casa del Mar Inn at the Beach, and Hotel Oceana are also located close to beach access, making it easy for the kiddos to cut loose while mom and dad kick back on the sand. For a stay in town, The Upham, Simpson House Inn, and Inn of the Spanish Garden offer comfy, albeit quieter, accommodations for families. (The Upham sets out cookies and milk before bed--a hit with lodgers that are both the young and young at heart.) For affordable family accommodations, check out the Presidio Motel, a hipster haven with a pool and complimentary cruiser bicycles to pedal around town. The Best Western Carpinteria Inn is touted as a clean and convenient motel close to Carpinteria beaches...and it happens to offer the least expensive lodging in Santa Barbara.
The Upham
1404 De La Vina Street
The oldest continuously operating hotel in Southern California, The Upham has retained its Victorian Santa Barbara charm. The rose gardens are a peaceful setting to relax and the rooms are fresh and cozy...
