--- title: "Santa Barbara" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Santa Barbara." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/santa-barbara" locale: "en" --- # Santa Barbara Primary place hint: Santa Barbara ## Breadcrumbs [North America](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/north-america) > [USA](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/usa) > [California](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/california) > [Santa Barbara](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/santa-barbara) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/santa-barbara) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Santa Barbara ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Santa Barbara with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/santa-barbara/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site offering destination guides, comparison tools, and structured trip-planning information. This Santa Barbara guide gives a well-rounded overview of Stearns Wharf, wine country, Spanish colonial architecture, beaches, and regional context for planning a varied visit. - [NOMADasaurus](https://www.nomadasaurus.com/things-to-do-in-santa-barbara/) (nomadasaurus.com) NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with professional destination guides and visual travel storytelling. Their Santa Barbara things-to-do guide is a helpful starting point for choosing activities and attractions that fit a visitor's time in the city. - [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/hotel/best-santa-barbara-hotels/) (thepointsguy.com) The Points Guy is a large travel publication focused on hotels, aviation, loyalty programs, credit cards, and travel value. This hotel roundup is useful for comparing nine Santa Barbara stays, from historic hideaways to residential-style resorts. - [Be My Travel Muse](https://www.bemytravelmuse.com/how-to-spend-a-weekend-in-santa-barbara/) (bemytravelmuse.com) Be My Travel Muse is a solo female travel blog and travel business focused on adventurous and nature-led trips. Their weekend Santa Barbara itinerary pairs outdoor stops like Red Rock and the Botanical Gardens with practical ideas for eating and staying nearby. - [Travel Dudes](https://traveldudes.com/santa-barbara-travel-guide/) (traveldudes.com) Travel Dudes is a community-led travel site publishing destination guides, travel tips, food, transport, and contributor-based advice. This Santa Barbara travel guide offers a practical mix of hotels, restaurants, attractions, beaches, hills, and the city's Spanish red-tile character. - [Trekaroo](https://blog.trekaroo.com/top-10-things-families-santa-barbara/) (blog.trekaroo.com) Trekaroo is a specialist family travel community and planning resource built around parent-written reviews, guides, and itineraries. Their family-focused Santa Barbara guide is especially helpful for planning kid-friendly activities, restaurants, lodging, and day trip ideas in one place. - [The Blonde Abroad](https://www.theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-santa-barbara-travel-guide/) (theblondeabroad.com) The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with destination guides, packing advice, photography content, and travel-planning resources. This Santa Barbara travel guide provides a clear introduction to the beach town about 100 miles north of Los Angeles. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/vacation-rentals-in-santa-barbara-usa/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, hostels, gear, and independent travel. Their Santa Barbara vacation-rental roundup is useful for finding lower-cost luxury, pool or jacuzzi stays, and cosy or romantic options. ## Travel Videos - [Yellow Productions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CifMX-GfALQ) (youtube.com) Yellow Productions is a YouTube travel channel creating detailed guide videos, reviews, and practical travel advice. This detailed Santa Barbara guide video is useful for planning the basics, from orientation and transport to weather, hotels, food, shopping, beaches, and major things to do. - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twmAo27ZSfI) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple sharing travel vlogs, advice, hotel tours, hacks, and destination guides. This concise Santa Barbara travel video gives helpful pre-trip advice on sights, transport, typical prices, budgeting, and places to visit. - [Hey Nadine](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYN88nMTaX8) (youtube.com) Hey Nadine is a YouTube travel channel from Nadine Sykora focused on destinations, practical travel advice, and trip preparation. This California road trip video includes Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, with kayaking with sea lions adding a strong on-the-ground travel angle. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBt65NRmNJs) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel from Gabriel Morris, featuring travel videos, adventure chronicles, and practical travel information. This Santa Barbara travel video uses on-location exploration to give viewers a direct, walk-through style look at the Pacific Ocean city.