Hotel Santa Barbara

06/23/2026

Nearly a century ago, State Street looked a little different. The storefronts have changed, new traditions have taken shape, and Santa Barbara has grown from a coastal retreat into the destination we know today.

Through it all, one thing has remained constant: a warm welcome. Since 1926, Hotel Santa Barbara has welcomed travelers from the heart of downtown, evolving alongside the city while holding onto the spirit of hospitality that first opened its doors nearly 100 years ago.

Centennial Series: A Century of Welcome
hotelsantabarbara.com/centennial

06/18/2026

100 years of history. A fresh new chapter. We're honored to be featured by Fabulous California as they share the story of Hotel Santa Barbara, from our beginnings and resilience after the 1925 earthquake to our recent renovations and the opening of 1926.

Thank you for helping us celebrate a century in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.

Hotel Santa Barbara remains one of the city’s most recognizable historic boutique hotels, located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.

06/17/2026

A morning ride down State Street. A stop or two along the way. Then back to the room for a little well-earned downtime.

Exactly the kind of day we had in mind.

06/15/2026

The final days of voting are here. Hotel Santa Barbara is honored to be included in Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards. To everyone who has already voted, thank you for your support. If you've stayed with us and haven't yet cast your vote, there's still time.

It only takes a few minutes, and your feedback helps others discover what makes a stay here feel so special. Voting closes June 30.

05/19/2026

Out there is State Street. In here is everything you need to slow down.

05/09/2026

A special moment in a milestone year. Hotel Santa Barbara has been named Hospitality Business of the Year by the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, as part of the Stars of the South Coast Constellation Awards.

We’re proud to carry forward a legacy rooted in this community, and even more excited for what’s ahead. 🥂

Hospitality Business of the Year – Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara has been part of downtown’s story since 1876, standing through the 1925 earthquake and evolving with the city it calls home. More than a hotel, it has long been a place of welcome, connection, and community.

Today, through a thoughtful revitalization and the reimagined 1926 Lobby Bar, it bridges past and present, creating a space where locals and visitors come together and where hospitality still feels personal.

This recognition is about more than a building, it is about honoring the people and places that keep Santa Barbara vibrant. Join the community in celebrating this year’s winners and the stories behind them on May 28 at the Rosewood Miramar. Tickets are now on sale.

04/23/2026

04/22/2026

Since 1926, Hotel Santa Barbara has welcomed travelers with a simple intention. To make every guest feel at ease.

From slower arrivals and handwritten ledgers to the thoughtful details that define a stay today, the experience has evolved, but the feeling has remained the same. A closer look at a century of hospitality, now on our blog.

Centennial Series: A Century of Welcome
hotelsantabarbara.com/centennial

04/10/2026

Hotel Santa Barbara is more than just a place to check in. It’s sunlit rooms, a walkable downtown just outside your door, and the kind of stay that lingers a little longer than expected.

We’re proud to share that Hotel Santa Barbara is included in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, where guest feedback helps shape the results.

If you’ve experienced it for yourself, we’d love your vote. It only takes a few minutes, and your feedback helps others discover what makes Hotel Santa Barbara feel so special.

Voting is open through June 30. • bit.ly/HSB_CNTReadersChoice

04/02/2026

1926 is made for easy afternoons that turn into evening cocktails. Settle in, sip something thoughtfully crafted, and let your plans unfold from there.

No room key required, just good company and a taste for something well-made.