Santa Barbara Wine Country: The Best Places to Eat, Stay and Sip in the Santa Ynez Valley. The laid-back wine region is more attractive than ever as its first luxury resort, Auberge’s The Inn at ...

So, for those planning—or just daydreaming—about a trip, here are our favorite Santa Barbara hotels in the city proper and its surrounding areas. El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel.

The best hotels in Santa Barbara offer a fresh take on California coastal living, such as a preppy boutique hotel in the Presidio District and a lavish mansion-style resort in Montecito.

Located in Santa Ynez, The Ballard hotel is offering free rooms to first responders and firefighters responding to the Lake Fire. “Right now, I’ve got fire personnel staying upstairs," said ...

Hotels in Santa Barbara accommodate various ranges. More affordable stays include the Lemon Tree Inn, which offers standard guest rooms starting at just more than $100 per night.