Secret Garden Inn & Cottages, Santa Barbara

Secret Garden Inn & Cottages - A French-inspired B&B with garden views and homemade breakfast in Santa Barbara Downtown

Located in Santa Barbara Downtown near Paseo Nuevo shopping center, Secret Garden Inn & Cottages welcomes guests with individually decorated rooms featuring hardwood floors, private bathrooms, and garden views. This Santa Barbara hotel offers air-conditioned accommodations equipped with flat-screen TVs, cable channels, and free WiFi. The property includes a private redwood deck with a hot tub, while guest rooms feature amenities such as tea and coffee makers, private entrances, and clawfoot tubs in select bathrooms. A daily French-inspired buffet breakfast, prepared by host Dominique, includes quiches, fresh-baked scones, muffins, sweet breads, coffee, tea, and juices. The Secret Garden Inn stands 1 mile from Santa Barbara Public Library System, 1 mile from Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and 1 mile from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Multiple dining options lie within 1640.4 ft, including Cajun Kitchen, Taqueria El Pastorcito, and Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt.

Pros

Homemade French breakfast with fresh-baked pastries served daily

Mature landscaping provides a secluded atmosphere

Safety features include carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and first aid kits

Wedding services and tour assistance available

Cons

1.5 miles from Earl Warren Show Grounds

Limited on-site dining options