AGAVE INN, Santa Barbara

Agave Inn - A family-owned boutique motor inn with Mexican-inspired design and modern amenities on Upper State Street

Located adjacent to Loreto Plaza, this 3-star Santa Barbara hotel features 13 individually decorated rooms with Mexican cinema-inspired themes. The Agave Inn, family-owned since 1988, incorporates Mexican Talavera tiles in its exterior staircases and displays colorful planters with succulents throughout the property. Each air-conditioned room comes equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, refrigerator, microwave, iPod docking station, and work desk. Select units offer kitchenettes and seating areas. The property serves light breakfast including juice, coffee, pastries, and fruit. Positioned 2 miles from downtown and 3.5 miles from Stearns Wharf, the hotel provides direct access to Highway 101. Within 0.5 miles, guests find Trader Joe's, Gelson's Market, Renaud's Patisserie, and multiple dining options including Thai, Indian, and sushi restaurants.

Pros

Walking distance to diverse dining options including Harry's Plaza Cafe and Via Maestra Italian restaurant

Located 0.5 miles from Steven's Park and 1.5 miles from Old Mission Santa Barbara

Dual showerheads in spacious walk-in bathrooms

Easy access to Santa Barbara Golf Course (0.5 miles away)

Cons

10-minute drive to Arroyo Burro Beach

Shopping and nightlife on State Street requires a 10-minute drive