Discover Mediterranean-style luxury with a distinctly SoCal feel.
Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara hit the geographical jackpot — and the city has made the most of its near-perfect location. From distinctive red-tiled roofs and bright pink bougainvilleas to pristine beaches and elegant restaurants, the city whispers understated luxury at every turn. Plus, there’s no bad time of year to visit the so-called American Riviera thanks to perennially sunny skies and a temperate climate — just one of the reasons major A-listers have made the coastal enclave home.
Explore Santa Barbara
- Funk Zone
- Downtown Santa Barbara
- Goleta
- Montecito
Funk Zone
Overview
The former location of a fish-processing plant, the cheekily named Funk Zone serves up urban artsy vibes. Galleries, wine tasting rooms, boutiques and restaurants sit shoulder-to-shoulder along a narrow row of converted warehouses.
Known For
Wine Tasting, Dining, Shopping, Galleries
Downtown Santa Barbara
Overview
Located in the heart of Santa Barbara, Downtown features the city’s signature architecture: Spanish-style red-tiled roofs and whitewashed buildings. Museums, shopping plazas, restaurants, bars and dozens of boutiques crowd the pedestrian-friendly neighborhood.
Known For
Nightlife , Dining, Shopping, Architecture
Goleta
Overview
Known as the Good Land, Santa Barbara’s northern neighborhood offers a laid-back mix of sparkling shores and dreamy pastoral scenes with a small-town feel. Get your horticultural fix at the city’s many gardens, nurseries and farm stands.
Known For
Agriculture , Hiking, Shopping, Beaches
Montecito
Overview
The exclusive beach community of Montecito is a well-known hideaway for the rich and famous — Oprah, Ellen, Meghan and Harry all call the area home. Located just east of Santa Barbara, visitors will enjoy high-end boutiques, off-the-beaten-path beaches and luxurious restaurants.
Known For
Architecture , Dining, Boutiques, Beaches
Stay in The Center of it All
Immerse yourself in your destination at these centrally located hotels.
Treat Yourself to a Luxury Getaway in Santa Barbara, California
Enjoy Art and Wine
Santa Barbara is a treat for the senses. On day one, feast your eyes on spectacular Spanish-style architecture and world-renowned art, while rewarding your palate with local wine and seasonal dishes at a Michelin-rated restaurant.
Hit the Links and Set Sail
Whether you’re a golf pro or a total novice, you’re sure to enjoy a day on the green in pastoral Goleta. Then it’s back to Santa Barbara proper for a gorgeous sunset cruise, followed by wood-fired artisan pizza and craft cocktails at a farm-to-table bar.
Taste the A-List Life in Montecito
Turn the luxury up to 11 in the unincorporated beach community of Montecito, which some of the biggest names in Hollywood call home. Tour the flower-filled estate of a former opera star, enjoy a breezy beach stroll and get some retail therapy along the iconic Coast Village Road.