Lookout Park is a lovely spot to take a breather. Have a picnic, stroll around the grounds or just lie on the soft grass and shut your eyes for a while.

This Summerland recreation and green space is a good place to begin your day of sightseeing. There's lots to see and do in the vicinity, including Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Presidio Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara Zoo. Take your time at Lookout Park before heading to these other fine sights.

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WiFi not stable / not working for the 2 days we were there. No soap in bathroom, minibar with only 2 bottles of water, rooms with full of leds - switch lights that can’t be darken. quality - price ratio not attractive

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