Samarkand Travel Guide
Santa Barbara

Visit Samarkand
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 Samarkand

Hotel Santa Barbara
"Beautiful hotel with comfortable upgraded rooms, bikes to borrow, even a sparkling water dispenser on each floor."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
"Older lodge, but clean and comfortable. The “gym” was more like an office with a few pieces of equipment, but overall it was a nice place to stay."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
"The stay was good but wish I would have been told where the room was located before leaving the office."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
"This is a beautiful property with lovely gardens and a great pool area. Hidden gem for the price!"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"My daughter and I stayed at the Avania Inn for 1 night due to college tours. The location is excellent! We walked to West Beach and the pier, and there are lots of restaurants nearby. Our room was very clean and spacious. Breakfast is available, although we were told that there was none lol. When ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Beachside Inn
"The location is definitely the biggest advantage of this hotel, and the breakfast was quite good. The staff was friendly and the room was generally clean. However, the rooms are very outdated and don’t justify the price. The bathroom sink wouldn’t drain properly, and the refrigerator didn’t work ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Samarkand

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






















