HARBOR VIEW INN, Santa Barbara

Harbor View Inn - A 4-Diamond oceanfront Santa Barbara hotel with heated pool, spa, and beachfront location

Situated across from West Beach and historic Stearns Wharf, this oceanfront Harbor View Inn stands as Santa Barbara's only 4-Diamond boutique hotel. The property features rooms and suites ranging from 750 to 1000 square feet, each equipped with private balconies or patios, HDTVs with HBO and STARZ, Keurig coffeemakers, and minibars stocked with local organic items. A heated swimming pool with a children's area overlooks the ocean, complemented by two spa tubs and pool bar service. The on-site Spa Beaumontia offers massages and facials, while the adults-only fitness center contains treadmills, elliptical trainers, stationary bikes, and free weights. A 24-hour business center provides computer, printer, and copier access. The Harbor View Inn sits 1804.5 ft from Santa Barbara Amtrak, with Reagan Ranch Center and Santa Barbara Wine Collective both 0.5 miles away. Within 0.3 miles, guests can access multiple dining options including Blackbird, Santa Barbara FisHouse, and Bluewater Grill.

Pros

Located directly on the Urban Wine Trail with access to local wine tasting venues

Surrounded by parks and hiking trails for nature enthusiasts

Walking distance to downtown boutiques, museums, and historical sites

Children's area in the pool promotes family-friendly atmosphere

Cons

1.5 miles from Santa Barbara Zoo

Business center limited to a single desktop computer