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Travel for Kids has lots of fun things to do with
kids in and around Santa Barbara, whether it's whale watching, biking in the sunshine, visiting the Mission Santa Barbara, picnicking under the oak trees, building sand castles or horseback riding, but you'll need a fun place
to stay. |
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Here's Travel for Kids list
of best family hotels for Santa Barbara, all styles and price ranges,
near to fun things to do with kids. |
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Hotels are selected for their amenities
for families, such as swimming
pools, proximity to the beach, coin-operated laundry on site, rooms with refrigerators or kitchenettes, and complimentary breakfast. Hotel policies can change, however, so be sure to check with
the hotel at the time you make your reservation to be sure your desired
family amenities are still available. |
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Tip: Also check out Santa Barbara family vacation rentals |
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At the beach |
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Inn at East Beach – Hotel is located right across from the beach, near to the zoo and playground; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); refrigerators and mini fridges in all rooms, suites have fully-equipped kitchens; outdoor swimming pool; breakfast is included in the room rate; supermarket and bakery close by; coin-operated laundry; free parking. |
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Harbor View Inn – Outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi and wading pool; hotel is across from the beach; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); mini-fridges in rooms; on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with family friendly food; restaurants in the neighborhood. |
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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort – Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds or one bedroom suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); mini-fridges in rooms; crib or high chair available upon request; on-site restaurant with children's menu, room service; bikes and surreys for rent; in summer, kids' activities such as sailing, movie night, arts and crafts; hotel is right across from the beach. |
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Best Western Beachside Inn – Hotel is right across from the beach; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); continental breakfast is included in the room rate; outdoor swimming pool; restaurants in the neighborhood; free parking. |
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Inn by the Harbor – Deluxe rooms with king or queen bed, plus futon (fee per day) (sleep 3), one bedroom suites with two queen beds (sleep 4), two room suites (sleep 6), suites have full kitchens and dining area; milk and cookies in the evening; breakfast is included in the room rate; outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; coin-operated laundry; free parking; restaurants in the neighborhood. |
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Lavender Inn by the Sea – Hotel is walking distance to the beach; outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; milk and cookies in the evening; continental breakfast is included in the room rate; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); refrigerators in rooms; free parking. |
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Brisas del Mar – Continental breakfast is included in the room rate; milk and cookies in the evening; rooms with two queen beds or suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); suites have full kitchens or kitchenettes; outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; free parking; hotel is walking distance to the beach. |
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Hyatt Santa Barbara – Hotel is located across from the beach, outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); mini-fridges in rooms; crib available upon request; on-site restaurant with family friendly food, room service. |
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Hotel Oceana – Hotel is across from the beach; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4), two bedroom suites; outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; continental breakfast is included in the room rate; room service available; restaurants in the neighborhood; fee parking. |
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Mid Town |
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Spanish Garden Inn – Hotel is located close to Alameda Park (with a large playground); rooms with two queen beds (sleep 2), king bed plus rollaway bed (fee) or junior suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 3); mini-fridges in rooms; breakfast is included in the room rate; outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; free parking. |
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Upper State St. |
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The Sandman Inn – Restaurants, bakery, and supermarket in the neighborhood; outdoor swimming pools and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), two room units with three queen beds (sleep 6), suites with queen bed, plus sofa bed (sleep 4) and also have kitchenette and dining area; refrigerators and microwave ovens in rooms; breakfast is included in room rate; free parking; coin-operated laundry. |
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Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn – Two outdoor swimming pools and jacuzzi; rooms with two double beds or deluxe rooms with king bed plus queen or two twin sofa beds (sleep 4); refrigerators in rooms; on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with family-friendly food; coin-operated laundry; restaurants, bakery, and supermarket in the neighborhood. |
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Sandpiper Lodge – Breakfast is included in the room rate; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), two bedroom units (sleep up to 6), apartments have kitchenettes; refrigerators in all rooms; supermarket, bakery and restaurants restaurants in the neighborhood; coin-operated laundry; outdoor swimming pool. |
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Quality Inn Santa Barbara – Outdoor swimming pool; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); refrigerators in rooms; continental breakfast is included in the room rate. |
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Montecito |
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San Ysidro Ranch – Historic ranch; connecting suites or two bedroom cottages (sleep 4); on-site restaurants and room service with family-friendly food, ask for pizza, pasta, whatever the kids would like; rollaway bed or crib available upon request; bath toys, kid's bathrobe and slippers, juice and cookies at check-in; miles of hiking trails, horseback rides for kids can be arranged. |
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Montecito Inn – Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); continental breakfast is included in the room rate; crib or rollaway bed (fee) available upon request; mini-fridges in all rooms, restaurants and bakery in the neighborhood; babysitting can be arranged; minimum two night stay. |
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Coast Village Inn – Restaurants and cafes in the neighborhood; outdoor swimming pool; breakfast is included in the room rate; rooms with two twin beds or queen bed (sleep 2); on-site restaurant and room service with family friendly food; rollaway bed or crib available upon request (fee); free parking. |
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Carpinteria |
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Tip: Carpinteria is a just a short distance from central Santa Barbara, with its own miles of sandy beach and a relaxed downtown with restaurants. |
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Best Western Carpinteria Inn – Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), suites with kitchenettes; mini-fridges in all rooms; on-site restaurant with family friendly food; crib or rollaway bed available upon request; coin-operated washer and dryer; free parking; restaurants, bakery and markets near by. |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carpinteria – Continental breakfast is included in the room rate; rooms with two queen beds or two room suites (sleep 4); refrigerator and microwave oven in all rooms; coin-operated laundry; crib or rollaway bed available upon request; outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; free parking. |
