Best Western of Santa Barbara

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There are seven Best Westerns in Santa Barbara County. Whether you want to stay by the beach or explore the wine country, there’s a Best Western nearby. All locations offer high-speed internet and a swimming pool. Two are pet friendly.

Best Western has been a trusted name in hotel chains for more than 60 years. I can remember staying in Best Western hotels when I was a little girl. My parents could always count on them for a nice, clean room at a fair price.

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Click to reserve your room at any of the Best Western Hotels in Santa Barbara County:

BEST WESTERN Beachside Inn
336 W Cabrillo Boulevard
Santa Barbara, California, 93101-3855 (map it)
Phone: 805-965-6556, Toll Free Reservations: 800-932-6556
Right across the street from the beach on the corner of Cabrillo and Castillo, this hotel is pet friendly. Pet rates are $20 per pet, per night. Free continental breakfast.

BEST WESTERN PLUS Encina Lodge & Suites
2220 Bath Street
Santa Barbara, California, 93105-4322 (map it)
Phone: 805-682-7277, Toll Free Reservations: 800-780-7234
Airport shuttle available. This is the closest lodging to Cottage Hospital and Sansum Clinic. It’s in a lovely, older mid-town neighborhood. Some suites include kitchenettes. There is a guest laundry and an on-site, full-service restaurant & lounge.

BEST WESTERN PLUS Pepper Tree Inn
3850 State Street
Santa Barbara, California, 93105-3112 (map it)
Phone: 805-687-5511, Toll Free Reservations: 800-780-7234
Airport shuttle service is available. All rooms are non-smoking. There is an on-site restaurant and cocktail lounge. Located across upper State Street from the La Cumbre shopping mall.

BEST WESTERN PLUS South Coast Inn
5620 Calle Real
Goleta, California, 93117-2319 (map it)
Phone: 805-967-3200, Toll Free Reservations: 800-350-3614
Complimentary continental breakfast. Free local shuttle. On-site coin-operated laundry. This is the closest Best Western to the University of CA Santa Barbara. It’s about 10 miles from lower State Street and Stearns Wharf.

BEST WESTERN PLUS Carpinteria Inn
4558 Carpinteria Avenue
Carpinteria, California, 93013-1863 (map it)
Phone: 805-684-0473, Toll Free Reservations: 800-780-7234
Some kitchenette suites are available. This location has the lowest rates of all Best Westerns in Santa Barbara County. It’s only a mile to the nearest beach, shopping and restaurants and just 6 miles to Stearns Wharf and State Street in Santa Barbara.

BEST WESTERN PLUS O’Cairns Inn
940 E Ocean Drive
Lompoc, California, 93436-7019 (map it)
Phone: 805-735-7731, Toll Free Reservations: 800-780-7234
Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast! Cocktail lounge for guests only. Stay here when you visit the Santa Rita Hills wineries between Lompoc and Buellton.

BEST WESTERN PLUS Big America
1725 N Broadway
Santa Maria, California, 93454-1927 (map it)
Phone: 805-922-5200, Toll Free Reservations: 800-426-3213
Airport Shuttle service to Santa Maria Airport and LAX from 7 AM – 7 PM. Pet friendly – pets must be attended at all times. This is located at the far north part of Santa Barbara County, in the heart of the Santa Maria Valley wine country. Near Foxen Canyon Wine Trail & Solvang. Santa Barbara County Fair, Santa Maria Speedway

Best Western Motels began as an informal association of independently-owned & operated hotels in 1946. Now, Best Western International is The World’s Largest Hotel ChainĀ® with approximately 4000 hotels worldwide.

Save on your vacation with Best Western of Santa Barbara. Best Western International is recognized as a leader in mid-price lodging. I’m happy to recommend all of the Santa Barbara County properties.

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