Santa Cruz Island, CA
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Visit Santa Cruz Island

Hotel Santa Barbara
"Great location on lower State near restaurants, coffee shops, bars, shopping and a short walk to the beach, yet still quiet. Hotel felt newly renovated, rooms have all the necessities including single serve pour over coffee service and tea. Elevator is slow and small, but we only used it when we ..."
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
"The breakfast is not varied enough."
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"Spacious room, good shower, good location"
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

Casa Riviera
"What can I say about our stay at Casa Riviera? The unit was exceptionally clean and the staff that we encountered was quite pleasant. The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet, in spite of the fact that we were on the ground floor facing Garden St. This was due to the quality of the insulation. ..."
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

Casa Jardin
"Worked perfectly"
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

Casa De La Vina
"The property was clean and the location was great."
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026
Popular places to visit

Cavern Point
Hike to this lookout point in southern California to enjoy sweeping views of the coastline from the top of one of the world’s largest island sea caves.

Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your trip to Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
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