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Santa Barbara, California Travel Information
Santa Barbara Vacation

Santa Barbara is one of America's favorite beach destinations. Not only has it gained a reputation as the home of many celebrities (we've seen Oprah, Jonathan Winters, Alan Thicke and John Travolta,) it also is a favored vacation getaway for ordinary people seeking family vacations or romantic couples weekends.

From the Spanish architecture and influence seen in downtown brick walkways and the red-tiled roofs of places such as the historic Courthouse, to the bookstores, gift stores, boutiques and cafes, the look and feel is Continental--which is really odd, considering the city sits outside L.A. in the countryside.

With a state university and a college, there are many well-educated individuals, and the academic influence infuses the city with creative juices.

For photographers, the city offers many opportunities to expand your horizons. Not only are the views, vistas and mountains spectacular for picture taking, the well known Brooks College offers photo courses.

Artists are drawn to Santa Barbara, as well. A very organized system allowing limited sales of artwork at a weekend beach fair attracts a high caliber of art and artists.

In addition to the shopping for art, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art worth seeing, and there are other museums and gardens around the city to explore. Santa Barbara Mission, carriage museum, botanic garden, Stearns Wharf and upscale Bacara Resort are a few of our favorite haunts. Located in California's Central Coast Wine Country, you can taste wine, shop and dine, all at the beach.



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El Prado Inn

El Prado Inn
1601 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

2 Star


Property Description

Located in the heart of Santa Barbara, just a short walk to shopping, theatre, and fine dining, El Prado Inn is your perfect starting point for historic and scenic excursions. You are only moments away from seeing internationally renowned exhibits at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Broadway Caliber Stage Productions at the Historic Granada, Arlington, and Lobero Theatres, and enjoying the many fine dining establishments that Santa Barbara is known for.



Amenities · AM/FM Alarm Clock
· Breakfast
· Continental Breakfast
· Coffee Maker in Room
· Copy Service
· Cribs Available
· Elevators
· FAX
· Free Parking
· Hairdryers Available
· Ice Machine
· High speed internet access
· Iron
· Ironing Board
· Ironing Board
· Laundry Service
· Modem Lines in Room
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· Pool
· Outdoor Pool
· Radio
· Refrigerator
· Television with Cable
· Laundry/Valet Services
· Vending Machines
· Voicemail
· Wake-up Service


Rate Disclaimer

Individual rates are for search purposes only. The entire range of rates may not be available during certain seasons or other specified periods. Check for specific rates available when making reservations.


Miscellaneous Information

· Check in time is 3:00 PM
· Check out time is 12:00 PM
· Time Zone is PST
· 68 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 3 floors.




Directions

FROM THE SOUTH: TAKE HWY 101 NORTH TO EXIT ARRELLAGA STREET, GO EAST 5 BLOCKS. FROM THE NORTH: EXIT HWY 101 SOUTH AT MISSION STREET, GO LEFT 5 BLOCKS TO STATE STREET, TURN RIGHT ON STATE STREET, GO 4 BLOCKS TO ARRELLAGA STREET.

TAKE HWY 101 NORTH TO EXIT ARRELLAGA STREET, GO EAST 5 BLOCKS. -- Directions -- TAKE HWY 101 NORTH TO EXIT ARRELLAGA STREET, GO EAST 5 BLOCKS. EXIT HWY 101 SOUTH AT MISSION STREET, GO LEFT 5 BLOCKS TO STATE STREET, TURN RIGHT ON STATE STREET, GO 4 BLOCKS TO ARRELLAGA STREET.


Guarantee Policy

Varies by rate plan booked. Check availability for more information.


Cancellation Policy

Varies by rate plan booked. Check availability for more information.


Restaurant Information

* ARIGATO * BRIGGETTE'S * CA' DARIO * CHEF KARIM'S * DOWNEY'S * IHOP * MIMOSA * PALACE CAFE * PARADISE CAFE

ARIGATO

Japanese

Arigato

Japanese

Briggette's

American

Ca' Dario

Italian

Chef Karim's

American

Downey's

French

Ihop

American

Mimosa

French

Palace Cafe

American

Paradise Cafe

American


Area Attractions

Arlington Theater

* Arlington Theater * Beaches * Earl Warren Show Grounds * Mission Santa Barbara * Museum Of Natural History * Santa Barbara Botanic * Santa Barbara Court House * Santa Barbara Museum Of * Stearns Wharf * Train Station * Yacht Harbor

Beaches Earl Warren Show Grounds Mission Santa Barbara

QUEEN OF THE MISSIONS

Museum Of Natural History Santa Barbara Botanic

GARDEN

Santa Barbara Court House Santa Barbara Museum Of

ART

Stearns Wharf Train Station Yacht Harbor


Santa Barbara Hotel Chains

Best Western
Days Inn
Doubletree Hotels
GuestHouse International
Holiday Inn
iHotelier
InnLink Inns
Leading Hotels of the World
Lexington Services
Quality Inns
Ramada Inn
Synxis Hotels and Resorts
Unirez by Pegasus
Utell
Vantis Hotel Group




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Goleta
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