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Cabrillo Inn at the Beach vs Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn and Cabrillo Inn at the Beach are both recommended by writers. On balance, Simpson House Inn is preferred by most reviewers compared to Cabrillo Inn at the Beach. Simpson House Inn scores 86 with praise from 9 publications including Lonely Planet, Gayot and Oyster.

Cabrillo Inn at the Beach
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach
7 / 10
931 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
From $74 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Pool
  • Family Friendly
  • Free Parking
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Two pools, two sundecks, and a just-across-the-street view of the Pacific." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"Location is the biggest selling point of the lower-middle-range Cabrillo Inn at the Beach." Full review
Simpson House Inn
Simpson House Inn
8 / 10
121 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $290 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Free Parking
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Concierge Concierge
"While the Simpson is pretty grand, with French antique armoires, wood-burning fireplaces, and an acre of flowering gardens, it still feels like a home."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Fact is, the Simpson House goes the distance -- and then some -- to create the perfect stay." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The quaint and upscale Simpson House Inn resides in a quiet residential area in an old Victorian home, originally built in 1872." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This is indeed Santa Barbara's best bed-and-breakfast." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This beautifully restored Victorian dates back to 1874 and is known as one of America's best B&Bs."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Whether you book an elegant suite .... or a sweet cottage with a wood-burning fireplace, you'll be pampered at this Victorian-era estate ensconced by English gardens." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"If you're a fan of traditional B&Bs, this property, with its beautifully appointed Victorian main house and acre of lush gardens, is for you." Full review
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
91.0
"This utterly charming bed-and-breakfast is just a short stroll from Santa Barbara’s many shops and restaurants." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"The inn is boutique in size, but lavish in luxury accommodations and amenities." Full review