The 10 Best Hotels Near Los Padres National Forest, from CA $129

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A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

A spacious dining area with a central island, round tables, and comfortable seating.

A room with a wooden floor, two brown armchairs, a round table with a book and a plant, a framed painting on the wall, and a wooden door with intricate carvings.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

1. Hotel Santa Barbara

38.7 km from Los Padres National Forest

Karri

CA $321

CA $374 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious living room with a round wooden coffee table, two blue armchairs, and a patterned armchair.

A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, wooden chairs, and a large island. There are multiple dining tables with chairs, a refrigerator, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a toaster.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

2. Sandpiper Lodge

39.9 km from Los Padres National Forest

Greg

CA $158

CA $180 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel room with a view of the beach, a chair, a table, a lamp, and a large artwork on the wall.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a projector screen, and a chandelier.

A conference room with a large window overlooking the sea, round tables set for a meeting, and chairs with blue sashes.

A paved area with bicycles and go-karts parked.

3. Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG

44.8 km from Los Padres National Forest

Kirk

CA $266

CA $304 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A patio with striped sofas and a table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and flowers.

A living room with a round coffee table, two sofas, and a large window with a view of palm trees and a beach.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the beach and sailboats.

A two-story building with a tiled roof, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden with flowering plants and a tree.

4. The Milo

39 km from Los Padres National Forest

Greg

CA $416

CA $475 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A multi-story building with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a bench. There are two doors leading to a balcony, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a covered walkway, and a view of the street.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.

5. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

39.3 km from Los Padres National Forest

hoan

CA $369

CA $421 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a building in the background.

A modern hotel room with a red chair, a sofa, a TV, and a wooden ceiling.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window.

A lush garden with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a small bridge.

6. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

43.1 km from Los Padres National Forest

Wayne

CA $281

CA $327 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a pergola with vines, and a view of greenery.

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with chairs and a table, a sofa, and a fireplace.

A table with a pitcher, wine glasses, and snacks by a window with a view of palm trees and a building.

7. Inn By The Harbor

39.4 km from Los Padres National Forest

emiliano

CA $320

CA $365 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

An outdoor patio area with stone walls, a fire pit, and seating arrangements.

A modern living room with a marble reception desk, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

A cozy living room with a round coffee table, wooden chairs, a sofa with patterned cushions, and potted plants.

8. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

41.3 km from Los Padres National Forest

Robert

CA $287

CA $338 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a refrigerator.

A laundry facility with stacked washing machines and dryers, control panels, and a view of the outside through a window.

A compact microwave on a small black stand, a white door, and a wall-mounted microwave.

An aerial view of a hotel with a rooftop pool, parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

9. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

32.1 km from Los Padres National Forest

Mary Ellen

CA $120

CA $143 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window with a view of palm trees and a balcony.

A lobby with a wooden floor, two patterned armchairs, a small table, and a wall with three framed pictures.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden flooring, and a dining area with orange chairs and a table.

10. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

39.2 km from Los Padres National Forest

Steven

CA $219

CA $261 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a runway and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with modern seating, a high ceiling, and a large arched window.

A coastal hotel with a beach view, palm trees, and mountainous background.

A tennis court complex with multiple courts, surrounded by palm trees and a beach view.

11. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

37.5 km from Los Padres National Forest

John

CA $347

CA $460 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.

A dining area with a wooden table, grey chairs, a black floor lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a granite reception desk, black leather chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and a potted orchid.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a kitchen in the background with white cabinets and a television mounted on the wall.

12. The Franciscan Hotel

39.2 km from Los Padres National Forest

Bob

CA $233

CA $266 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a small woven stool, and a large wall clock.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a large window offering a view of the beach and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a bookshelf.

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a marina with boats and palm trees.

13. Beachside Inn

39.2 km from Los Padres National Forest

Simon

CA $262

CA $299 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

A spacious living area with a modern staircase, a dining table, and a sofa.

A hallway leading to a living area with a sofa, a small table, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern bedroom with a large window, a bedside table, a chair, and a built-in kitchen area.

14. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

38.2 km from Los Padres National Forest

Patrice

CA $267

CA $409 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, overlooking the ocean.

A coastal scene with a pier extending into the water, a building with a neon sign, and a rocky shoreline with palm trees.

A view from a balcony with a railing, overlooking a wooden deck and a body of water.

A room with a balcony, a table, and two chairs.

15. Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

34.9 km from Los Padres National Forest

Richard

CA $238

CA $267 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of buildings in the background.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear view of the ocean, and palm trees.

A lobby with a central seating area, a patterned floor, and a decorative ceiling.

A spacious lobby with a patterned floor, a large chandelier, and a chess table.

16. Hotel Californian

38.6 km from Los Padres National Forest

Karen

A bright kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view through glass doors to an outdoor patio.

A table with a pitcher of dark liquid, a clear pitcher, and glasses, along with small bowls of pretzels and nuts.

A hotel with a red roof, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.

A beachside path with bicycles, palm trees, and a clear sky.

17. Lavender Inn by the Sea

39.2 km from Los Padres National Forest

Terry

CA $296

CA $338 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A multi-story hotel with a courtyard surrounded by palm trees and greenery, featuring a well-lit entrance and multiple balconies.

A dining area with a table set for two, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outdoor seating area.

A lush garden with palm trees and ferns, a paved path, and a building in the background.

A chef cooking with a large flame in a kitchen.

18. Lemon Tree Inn

39 km from Los Padres National Forest

GREG

CA $181

CA $207 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a red roof.

A row of vending machines with various beverages and snacks, including Coca-Cola and Gatorade, in a commercial setting.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and a chair.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, white countertops, and a built-in TV.

19. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

31.6 km from Los Padres National Forest

Monique

CA $107

CA $129 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned floor, hanging plants, and a bar area.

A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, hanging plants, and a rustic brick wall.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall palm trees and a building in the background.

20. The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

45.8 km from Los Padres National Forest

Erik

CA $282

CA $323 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The Best Western Carpentaria was a lovely facility with a vintage charm. The rooms were clean, the gardens beautiful - but the staff is it’s real treasure. Friendly, helpful & accommodating, they deserve every praise! Thank-you! We’ll be back. :)"

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean"

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"La aviación estaba muy limpia, es un de los detalles que mas me gusto,👍"

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Such a great stay! The staff was always so responsive, helpful and informative. Lots of accommodations and excellent location, near to town, restaurants and the beach. It’s a well maintained property and it was always cleaned. I really appreciate the staff for being so kind towards me and my friend."

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Great price for location and cute room perfect for a wedding weekend. It was close to everything, and the waffles in the morning were so yummy!"

Lemon Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet and perfect location!"

Ojai Valley Inn

8/10 Good

"Service was slow but otherwise it was a good relaxing stay."

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and property just steps away from the beach."

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"I was thoroughly impressed with the cleanliness, the design, the professional, friendly staff. Everything was just amazing could not be happier."

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Pratt Trail Loop

9.2/10 (12 reviews)

You can take time to visit Pratt Trail Loop during your travels to Ojai. Amble around this romantic area's gardens or experience its festivals.

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Howard Creek Trail

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Howard Creek Trail during your travels to Ojai. While in this romantic area, find time to visit its spas.

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Rose Valley Falls Trail

9.0/10 (47 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Rose Valley Falls Trail, a lovely green space in Ojai. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its spas.

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Westside Mountain Park

Explore the great outdoors at Westside Mountain Park, a lovely green space in Pine Mountain Club. Wander the forest or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Chief Peak

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Chief Peak during your travels in Santa Paula. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Ojai Meadows Preserve

You can find out about the history of Ojai when you stop by Ojai Meadows Preserve. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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8.6/10 (7 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in galerie102 during your travels in Ojai. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top-rated hotels near Los Padres National Forest?

Discovering top-rated hotels near Los Padres National Forest promises a memorable stay amidst nature's beauty.Post Ranch InnPost Ranch Inn is a luxurious 5-star retreat, just a 10-minute walk from Los Padres National Forest, with an impressive review rating of 10. This stunning hotel offers travellers a range of indulgent amenities, including an outdoor pool, private hot tubs, and a full-service spa featuring treatments like Swedish and Thai massages. Guests can also enjoy exquisite dining at the ocean-view restaurant, or relax in elegantly designed suites with breathtaking mountain views and designer toiletries.Corque Hotel, Solvang, A Tribute Portfolio HotelCorque Hotel is a charming 4-star hotel located just 1.0 km from Los Padres National Forest, rated 9.8 by travellers. Guests appreciate the outdoor pool and hot tub for a refreshing unwind after a day of exploring. Each room features premium Egyptian cotton sheets, a balcony, and free self-parking, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay. The hotel's inviting atmosphere is enhanced by its complimentary amenities, making it an excellent choice for travellers seeking both comfort and value.Ojai Valley InnOjai Valley Inn, a prestigious 5-star hotel with a review rating of 9.6, is situated merely 1.0 km from Los Padres National Forest. This historic hotel provides an array of wellness options including hydrotherapy treatments and a full-service spa. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, golf course, and romantic dining options with garden views. With its blend of luxurious amenities and stunning natural surroundings, this inn promises a rejuvenating getaway for all travellers.

What hotels are within walking distance to Los Padres National Forest?

Discover an array of exquisite stays just a stroll away from the breathtaking Los Padres National Forest, perfect for nature enthusiasts and luxury seekers alike.Post Ranch InnPost Ranch Inn is a luxurious 5-star retreat located just a 10-minute walk from Los Padres National Forest, with a perfect review rating of 10. Guests will relish the stunning ocean views from their private balconies and the soothing ambiance of the outdoor pool and hot tub. With an onsite full-service spa offering treatments like Swedish and Thai massages, along with complimentary breakfast and a gourmet restaurant, this hotel promises an unforgettable experience amidst nature.Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive ResortAlila Ventana Big Sur is a 4.5-star inclusive resort situated only 8 minutes on foot from Los Padres National Forest and rated 9.0 by travellers. This romantic getaway features outdoor pools, a hot tub, and luxurious spa facilities, including Ayurvedic treatments. Guests can unwind with poolside dining and a cozy fireplace in their rooms, while stunning views of the mountains and ocean enhance the serene atmosphere.Ragged Point Inn and ResortRagged Point Inn and Resort is a charming 3-star hotel located just 5 minutes walking distance from Los Padres National Forest, with a review rating of 9.0. This inn offers travellers scenic views of the ocean and mountains, coupled with amenities like a cozy restaurant with garden views and private picnic areas. Guests can enjoy the tranquility of the terrace and the beach nearby, making it a delightful choice for a nature-filled retreat.

How much is a hotel near Los Padres National Forest?

Staying near Los Padres National Forest is a treat, with plenty of hotels from CA $129 offering incredible amenities. If you're leaning toward a little luxury, prices can rise, especially in peak season. Be sure to book in advance to enjoy more options and potentially better rates, especially if you're planning a trip during weekends or around public holidays.

Are there any 5-star hotels near Los Padres National Forest?

Discovering top-rated hotels near Los Padres National Forest can enhance your adventure in this stunning natural landscape.Post Ranch InnPost Ranch Inn offers an unparalleled experience just a short 10-minute walk from Los Padres National Forest. With a perfect review rating of 10, this 5-star sanctuary features luxurious amenities such as a full-service spa, outdoor pool, and stunning ocean views. Guests can indulge in a variety of treatments, including Thai massages and aromatherapy, while enjoying complimentary breakfast and private hot tubs. The serene setting and spacious suites with premium bedding provide a perfect escape for travellers seeking tranquility.Ojai Valley InnOjai Valley Inn, located just 1.0 km from Los Padres National Forest, boasts an impressive review rating of 9.6 and a 5-star designation. This historic hotel features a full-service spa, on-site golf course, and romantic dining options with garden views. Guests can unwind in the outdoor pool or hot tub, take part in yoga classes, or enjoy a variety of body treatments. With its enchanting atmosphere and luxurious amenities, Ojai Valley Inn is a splendid choice for those looking to explore the natural beauty of the area.

Can I book a fully refundable hotel close to Los Padres National Forest?

Most bookings on Expedia are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of arrival, though this depends on the hotel's individual cancellation policy, which you should check in your booking confirmation. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by going to "My Trips" and selecting your reservation. To find fully refundable hotel options, simply enter "Los Padres National Forest", set your travel dates, and use the "Fully refundable" filter under "Deals & Discounts" on the results page. Alternatively, explore deals with free cancellation options on Expedia.

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Our top choices for Los Padres National Forest hotels

1. Hotel Santa Barbara

2. Sandpiper Lodge

3. Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG

4. The Milo

5. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

6. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

7. Inn By The Harbor

8. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

9. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

10. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

11. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

12. The Franciscan Hotel

13. Beachside Inn

14. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

15. Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

16. Hotel Californian

17. Lavender Inn by the Sea

18. Lemon Tree Inn

19. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

20. The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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Top Los Padres National Forest Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Lemon Tree Inn

Ojai Valley Inn

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Hotel Santa Barbara

Other attractions near Los Padres National Forest

Pratt Trail Loop

Howard Creek Trail

Rose Valley Falls Trail

Westside Mountain Park

Chief Peak

Ojai Meadows Preserve

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