Harbor View Inn

On Santa Barbara’s waterfront, right across West Beach and the historic Stearns Wharf. A short walk to Santa Barbara Harbor and minutes from MOXI, the Wolf Museum, the Sea Center, the zoo and the Bowl. A family-friendly beach hotel ideal for pier-side strolls and downtown exploring.

Housed in a 1901 building, the property mixes classic bones with comfortable rooms. Most guestrooms have private balconies or verandas and many offer sea views. Rooms come with air conditioning, in-room entertainment (flat-screen or MP3/CD options), minibars and tea/coffee stations, plus en-suite baths with hairdryers and bathrobes.

Soak in a heated ocean-view pool with a children’s area and pool bar, or unwind in one of the hot tubs. The hotel also features a sauna, spa and massage room, a fitness center and an outdoor pool. Concierge and tour desk handle excursions; on-site parking is available (may be charged).

Complimentary wired and wireless internet throughout the property keeps you connected. There’s a 24-hour business center plus a 24-hour front desk and concierge for support.

Ocean-front dining serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with sea views. A bar/lounge and poolside bar keep cocktails and light bites close at hand for easy, breezy evenings.