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For a beautiful weekend on the Pacific Coast, it's hard to top Santa Barbara. The pristine city's perfect climate gives rise to a number of natural attractions worth checking out. Stroll through the Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens to view breathtaking flora or hike a scenic nature trail in Los Padres National Forest. The beaches all have their own vibe. East Beach attracts the young and hip while fishing and whale watching beckon a mixed crowd to Arroyo Burro. Indoor enthusiasts will find solace... more » For a beautiful weekend on the Pacific Coast, it's hard to top Santa Barbara. The pristine city's perfect climate gives rise to a number of natural attractions worth checking out. Stroll through the Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens to view breathtaking flora or hike a scenic nature trail in Los Padres National Forest. The beaches all have their own vibe. East Beach attracts the young and hip while fishing and whale watching beckon a mixed crowd to Arroyo Burro. Indoor enthusiasts will find solace touring the fine collection at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art or poking around the old Mission. For a fresh and delicious seafood dinner, the restaurants on Stearn's Wharf can't be beat. « less

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“Really nicely-run hotel”

Harbor View Inn

5 of 5 stars
DiddumsDublin
Dublin
Nov 20, 2008

On a drive from Vegas to San Francisco, myself and my partner dropped in here on spec. We figured we'd start near the top of the tree and let that be our benchmark in terms of what we were prepared to...more

“Wanted to move in!”

Harbor View Inn

5 of 5 stars
Grrams
Boca Raton, FL
Nov 20, 2008

It's not the Biltmore in Montecito, but its the next best thing! We absolutely loved the Harbor View Inn. Right across from the beach and harbor. The room was just really great! Immaculate, nicely...more

“Solid Hotel, Great Location”

Harbor View Inn

5 of 5 stars
pasca
pasadena, ca
Nov 20, 2008

I need to start this review with a caveat. Santa Barbara is a fantastic vacation destination with huge demand from nearby Los Angeles, as well as from tourists from all over the world. The hotel...more

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