The Franciscan Hotel  

In the heart of Santa Barbara, just a short walk from the harbor. The Franciscan Hotel is a 4-minute stroll to Santa Barbara Harbor and about 11 minutes on foot to Stearns Wharf, with quick access to the Carriage and Western Art Museum, MOXI, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and West Beach. City-center walking distance and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is about 16.6 km away.

Fifty warmly decorated guestrooms mix classic coastal comfort with modern tech — iPod docking stations, DVD players and flat-screen TVs with cable. Private bathrooms have shower/tub combos, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Rooms also include coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans and phones with free local calls.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool and soak in the hot tub/spa tub, then explore onsite perks like concierge services, gift shops and a cozy library. Practical conveniences include complimentary Wi‑Fi, laundry and dry‑cleaning/ironing services, plus free self‑parking. Wake up to sea‑breeze mornings steps from the water.

Complimentary wireless internet and a computer station keep you connected, with complimentary newspapers in the lobby and concierge services available for planning offsite meetings or group activities.