Bel Air Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Things to do

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

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

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

Hotel Santa Barbara
"The Hotel Santa Barbara is situated perfectly. It’s a block from the Surfliner stop, has dozens of good restaurants within walking distance and Stearns Pier less than a mile away. The gym is limited, but decent for a hotel this size. Valet parking for $30 a night is a good deal. No pool, though. ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
"This hotel was a pleasant surprise. A great experience with friendly staff and excellent hospitality. Very clean Very convenient to restaurants"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
"Underrated property, it was great spending a night, especially the garden view, get a first floor room with a garden view."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"I was very pleased with our room, our staff, and our front desk staff. It's a great location, easily accessible to the waterfront and the Funk Zone."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
"Good stay but some people were running up and down hall and hollering and no one answered phone when we called."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Beachside Inn
"If you are put into Room 102, ask for different one and check the mattress there too! The mattress was the worst I have encountered in my life. Lumpy, uneven, saggy. I tried to lay crosswise at the end of the bed with my legs hanging over, but I got very little sleep."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Bel Air

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

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 Presidio Santa Barbara 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.






















