The Bar/Lounge at Kimpton Canary Hotel Santa Barbara

"For the price ($400 and up a night), the standard rooms seem a little snug, and the service could use a little finessing, but there are plenty of thoughtful and unexpected touches, from the yoga DVDs and mat in the closet to the electrolyte-enhanced jelly beans in the minibar"

"The lively bar buzzes, especially at happy hour, with a young, hip crowd"

"The 97-room Canary, a Kimpton Hotel is an upscale boutique property occupying a central Santa Barbara location off of State Street"

"Seven floors below are the stylish galleries, shops, and restaurants of Old Town Santa Barbara"

"The rooftop is the true gem of the hotel—lounge by the pool and admire the 360 degree views from mountains to sea, or cozy up by the outdoor fireplace while stargazing"

"The rooftop terrace is the perfect spot for a sunset cocktail with all of Santa Barbara in view"

"There’s also an impressive culinary scene, populated by straight-ahead neighborhood restaurants like the Hungry Cat, where seafood and a raw bar dominate the menu"

"The sixth-floor rooftop lounge has a pool and stunning views"

"Earth tones dominate the rustic lounge, which is toned down for this chain"

"There’s also an impressive culinary scene, populated by straight-ahead neighborhood restaurants like the Hungry Cat, where seafood and a raw bar dominate the menu"