Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort  

On California’s Central Coast, a beachfront resort steps from East Beach and a short drive to downtown Santa Barbara, the Funk Zone, Cabrillo Pavilion and Chase Palm Park. Ideal for ocean views, beach walks and easy access to local wineries and the arts district.

Set across roughly 24 acres with about 335 guest rooms and two dozen suites, the property mixes coastal calm with contemporary comfort. Rooms feature 55-inch HDTVs, cozy seating, refrigerators and premium bedding; many have private patios or ocean-view balconies and bathrooms with dual vanities. Suites offer separate living areas and extra space for lounging.

Stand-out features include a heated outdoor pool, tennis and pickleball courts, bikes and beach cruisers for rent, weekend yoga and lawn games like ping-pong and croquet. An on-site spa and salon handle massages and facials. The daily resort charge bundles guest internet access for two devices, 2-hour bike and beach chair rentals, fitness classes, bottled water and activity discounts — plus perks like discounted spa and tennis services.

A full business center and an expansive 60,000 sq. ft. of indoor/outdoor meeting and event space — including a 20,000 sq. ft. open-air plaza — make this a solid pick for meetings and events. Wired and wireless internet access is available as part of resort services.

Multiple on-site restaurants and a coffee shop serve classic California dishes, daily breakfast options and grab-and-go snacks. Sip wine by outdoor fire pits with ocean views or unwind at the bar after a day on the sand.