Hope Travel Guide
Santa Barbara

Things to do

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

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California
Top hotels in Hope

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
"No customer service. Made me feel less important because I booked with a third party"
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Sandpiper Lodge

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
"Great property. Great staff at check in. Had to roll bags a while to get to 2nd floor room using elevator. When used echeck-out, left keys in room but needed them to get out of complex back to car so had to use the steps with heavy bags. Needed directions on how to treat keys. Wonderful stay! 8min ..."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
"I would say this property is "average", nothing spectacular, but nothing awful. The breakfast was good. We had a minor issue with our room, but there was not any staff members available to help us so we just had to deal with it."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"Staff is very helpful and friendly. The location is very close to many things including the beach area, which are walkable!! The lobby has different coffees available throughout the day and in the mornings they put out continental type foods and drinks for their guests, which is not really advertised. ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Hope

Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor.

Montecito
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

East Beach
East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.






















