This is a beautiful city, and there is Santa Barbara lodging to suit all tastes -- as long as you have the money for it. Santa Barbara accommodations specialize in high-end luxury, boutique, and spa properties, and rarely disappoint. Unfortunately, all this opulence comes with a price, and Santa Barbara hotels are expensive.
Hotels in Santa Barbara are scattered along the coast and along U.S. 101. Lodging in Santa Barbara also includes inns, serviced apartments, suite hotels, and private homes and condos for rent. Many people looking for places to stay in Santa Barbara find accommodations in adjacent towns such as Solvang and Ojai, but even those places aren't cheap.
Accommodations in Santa Barbara are not often found for less than $100 a night -- even for standard basic chain motels -- and can easily top $300 a night and more. Santa Barbara hotel deals can be found, however -- especially in the off-season and when the weather is bad. You can also hunt for Santa Barbara hotel deals that include breakfast, pools, wi-fi, parking, and discounts on area attractions.
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