From the tranquil shores of Goleta to Carpinteria, Visit Santa Barbara invites you to take a holiday from the holidays with this exclusive offer just for locals.
Following the hustle and bustle of the most festive season of the year, 23 Santa Barbara hotels, resorts and vacation rentals provide an ideal winter staycation with an exclusive 30% discount on stays through February 2024. Take a moment to relax, rejuvenate and kick-start your year with a fresh perspective right here in the place you call home. Extend the invite to your friends and family, granting them a respite from the snow and the chance to embrace the Santa Barbara sunshine.
Nurture your soul by partaking in rejuvenating activities like yoga on the beach or tranquil spa sessions, immersing yourself in the soothing ambiance of The American Riviera®. For those looking to toast to the new year, indulge in the world of fine wines at these renowned restaurants boasting exceptional wine lists. As the sun sets, discover the vibrant nightlife of Santa Barbara, where trendy bars, tasty cocktails and live music venues beckon.
But that’s not all—select accommodations have gone above and beyond to make your stay even more special. Imagine the convenience of complimentary parking, indulgent resort credits and discounted dining at some of your favorite local establishments. Don’t wait; book your unforgettable staycation today and let Santa Barbara do the rest.
Photos from top: courtesy Hotel Californian; by Blake Bronstad, Visit Santa Barbara (2).
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Does the Après Ski party include a lift ticket? — Heidi Smith
Bravo, Music Academy of the West! — Deborah David
Santa Barbara Museum of Art gift shop has moved upstairs. Still a great place to shop with lots of Impressionist merchandise to match the GREAT… — LG
This is the box outside of Ca’ Dario at the corner of Anacapa and Victoria. — Mike
Renaming the post office and spending $500 k to do it. Is another great example tax payers money being wasted. — Dan Kolodziejski
Hallelujah! The return of that Southbound on-ramp is long overdue — Tammy
You've done a great thing for the hapless men of Santa Barbara with this series. Stopping by half of these stores. — Andy
The post office renaming will cost roughly $500,000 paid for by the USPS internal funds from stamps and fees. — Derek
Thank you, Erik, for reminding your readers to support local businesses; it is one of the critical ways to help our communities thrive. (I laughed… — Pat
I agree about the skimpy wine pour. However, we loved the shared entrees (chicken and salmon) with their special rice. Yes there were leftovers but… — ElizabethW