Casa Del Mar Inn, Santa Barbara

Casa Del Mar Inn - A West Beach boutique hotel with complimentary wine hours and continental breakfast

Located half a block from Stearns Wharf pier, this 3-star Santa Barbara hotel features rooms with 32-inch flat-screen TVs, hairdryers, and wireless internet access. The West Beach property sits in a district known for wide sandy areas frequented by sunbathers, volleyball players, and windsurfers. Casa Del Mar Inn provides daily continental breakfast in the dining room, followed by complimentary wine and cheese hours from 5-7 PM. A courtyard with a fire pit and gardens offers outdoor gathering space. The property stands 0.5 miles from Ambassador Park, 0.5 miles from MOXI Museum and Santa Barbara Wine Collective, and 2.5 miles from Santa Barbara Zoo. Select suites include full kitchens with dining tables, living rooms, and gas fireplaces. Staff members assist with local restaurant recommendations and tourist attraction information.

Pros

Half-block proximity to beach and pier activities

Daily wine and cheese social hours from 5-7 PM

Walking distance to multiple restaurants including Cafe Los Arcos (0.5 miles) and Blackbird (0.5 miles)

Courtyard features fire pit and garden spaces

Cons

2.5 miles from Santa Barbara Zoo

Limited on-site dining options beyond breakfast