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El Capitan Canyon vs Palihouse Santa Barbara
Both El Capitan Canyon and Spanish Garden Inn are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Spanish Garden Inn ranks significantly higher than El Capitan Canyon. Spanish Garden Inn ranks #7 in Santa Barbara with accolades from 9 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Oyster and Travel + Leisure.
El Capitan Canyon
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Oyster
goop
Lonely Planet
11560 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
From $0 /night
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Meeting Rooms
Travel + Leisure
"These comfortable cedar cabins—outfitted with Wi-Fi and other 21st-century amenities—are near El Capitan State Beach, a 17-mile drive from Santa Barbara."
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Gayot
"Near the beautiful beaches north of Santa Barbara, families cram into this luxury campground to enjoy the semi-rustic life."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"With enough modern conveniences to satisfy travelers who would rather just semi-rough it. Guests stay in cabins, tents, or yurts; only cabins have en-suite bathrooms."
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goop
"Made up of cabins and tents... El Capitan offers a rustic but luxurious way to experience the El Capitan Canyon and beach near Santa Barbara."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"About 20 miles west of Santa Barbara, off Hwy 101 opposite El Capitán State Beach, this ‘glamping’ resort is for anyone who loves camping, but hates to wake up with dirt under their nails."
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Palihouse Santa Barbara
Concierge
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Rough Guide
Gayot
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
The Telegraph
U.S. News & World Report
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915 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $309 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Concierge
"Hidden in a quiet residential neighborhood three blocks from State Street, this white adobe boutique hotel with a red-tile roof has a plain exterior that doesn't quite prepare you for what's inside."
Oyster
Upscale
"The 23-room Inn of the Spanish Garden isn't the most luxurious hotel in Santa Barbara, but it's certainly one of the most charming boutique options."
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Travel + Leisure
"This Spanish-style inn, located in the Presidio District, is only three blocks from Santa Barbara’s main drag, State Street."
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Star Service
"A mile north of Stearns Wharf, three blocks east of State Street, and a 15-minute stroll to the promenade, this is a smaller, cozier version of Brisas Del Mar, with more sophisticated accommodations."
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Rough Guide
"About the finest boutique lodgings the city offers, whose elegant rooms come with designer furnishings, fireplaces, high-speed internet connections and a fitness centre."
Gayot
"A few blocks east of State Street, the Spanish Garden Inn is a striking Spanish-Mediterranean building that exudes classic Santa Barbara style."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"At this Spanish Revival–style inn, casual elegance, top-notch service and an impossibly romantic central courtyard will have you lording about like the don of your own private villa."
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Fodor's
"This elegant Spanish-Mediterranean retreat celebrates Santa Barbara style, from the tile floors, wrought-iron balconies, and exotic plants, to the original art by local plein-air artists."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Spanish Garden Inn, discreetly tucked away in historic Presidio District, is the ultimate intimate getaway to experience and savour the heart of Santa Barbara."
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U.S. News & World Report
9.0
"Nestled near downtown Santa Barbara, just three blocks east of State Street, this 23-room inn caters to couples looking for a quiet getaway."
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