Title: Visit Golden Quadrangle: Best of Golden Quadrangle, Santa Barbara Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Golden Quadrangle](https://expedia.ca/Golden-Quadrangle-Santa-Barbara-Hotels.0-n553248635975749558-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Barbara](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Golden Quadrangle Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Golden-Quadrangle.d553248635975749558.Car-Rental-Guide)[Golden Quadrangle Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Golden-Quadrangle.d553248635975749558.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Golden Quadrangle ## Santa Barbara ## Visit Golden Quadrangle Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Santa Barbara travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara.dx602277) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Santa Barbara Zoo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/4b9585a48356be65be68944c62168157.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Zoo 5/5(1 review) Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your trip to Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Zoo-Santa-Barbara.d6065929.Vacation-Attraction) ![Santa Barbara Harbor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a79f5cfd6e83f80a536f9243662de183.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Harbor 4.5/5(16 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Harbor-Santa-Barbara-Beach.d553248634000903287.Vacation-Attraction) ![Santa Barbara County Courthouse showing heritage architecture and a luxury hotel or resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/51000/51681-Santa-Barbara.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara County Courthouse 4.5/5(12 reviews) See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-County-Courthouse-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.d6177264.Vacation-Attraction) ![Butterfly Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/4ac1f02a3b45ea4c8ed3a9d6ead87c6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Butterfly Beach 5/5(1 review) Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Butterfly-Beach-Santa-Barbara.d553248621561135821.Vacation-Attraction) ![Upper State Street](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/1d3943494e82de7a7e3136701c3719f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Upper State Street 4.5/5(27 reviews) During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Upper-State-Street-Santa-Barbara.d6336857.Vacation-Attraction) ![Stearns Wharf](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2a95900f46ed07b806fb0b7f1015da99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stearns Wharf 4.5/5(32 reviews) Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as biking in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Stearns-Wharf-Santa-Barbara-Beach.d6063349.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Santa Barbara Trolley Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1247677/f40fd037-ab30-40b5-bf4c-f29e61420bbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Trolley Tour CA $39 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-trolley-tour.a1247677.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara Coastal Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50192752/42525e3f-eeaa-4123-9364-579955e1d2c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara CA $55 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/coastal-cruise-on-yacht-in-santa-barbara.a50192752.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44649102/1306d2d4-212e-48eb-b9f3-6d4c69322053.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map CA $48 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-full-day-7-speed-bike-rental-with-area-map.a44649102.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48117548/47650188-db2e-4c28-b56b-ad42c17837bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop CA $80 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-chocolate-bar-and-art-box-making-workshop.a48117548.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44652338/55369f36-2fca-4cb2-824e-2cf29cff189e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental CA $62 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-electric-bike-rental.a44652338.activity-details) ![Solvang | The Haunt: Solvang Ghost Hunting Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48126983/29319d00-b546-4d10-93fb-95e1c38b1d38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour CA $76 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/solvang-ghost-hunting-and-dark-history-tour.a48126983.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Golden Quadrangle Hotel Deals ![Hotel Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/67500/67458/009f4bea_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Santa Barbara 533 State St Santa Barbara CA CA $242 CA $281 total Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,054 reviews) Was amazing. Only problem was elevator takes waaay to long and valet was so expensive. Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F01%2F2026&endDate=06%2F01%2F2026&selected=67458&PinnedHotelID=67458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975749558) ![Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13600/13530/0c380524_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn 3850 State St Santa Barbara CA CA $178 CA $203 total Dec 18 - Dec 19 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews) The rooms are kept neat everyday and the view of your patio is amazing. I enjoyed my stay and will choose this hotel for future stays thanks. Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F12%2F2025&endDate=19%2F12%2F2025&selected=13530&PinnedHotelID=13530&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975749558) ![Hyatt Place Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32670000/32661400/32661326/6fce7cb5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place Santa Barbara 4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA CA $227 CA $267 total Dec 18 - Dec 19 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews) Clean rooms, good breakfast, centralized location Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F12%2F2025&endDate=19%2F12%2F2025&selected=32661326&PinnedHotelID=32661326&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975749558) ![Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16600/16502/524f8c62_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara 4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA CA $203 CA $236 total Dec 18 - Dec 19 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,017 reviews) Clean room clean facilities nice people . Will stay again Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F12%2F2025&endDate=19%2F12%2F2025&selected=16502&PinnedHotelID=16502&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975749558) ![Sandpiper Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1058000/1057983/219b9599_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sandpiper Lodge 3525 State St Santa Barbara CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $129 CA $147 total Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,068 reviews) Close to the 101 south and north entry. Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F01%2F2026&endDate=08%2F01%2F2026&selected=1057983&PinnedHotelID=1057983&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975749558) ![El Encanto Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20500/20448/26196657_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### El Encanto Santa Barbara 800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA CA $696 CA $895 total Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Mission ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (531 reviews) Beautiful property! This was my first time here. The only problems were: 1) There was no coffee available in the morning until you were seated. Most hotels I have been to have a coffee station. We were told the person at the front desk could give us a cup of coffee but it would be only black coffee. ... Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F01%2F2026&endDate=07%2F01%2F2026&selected=20448&PinnedHotelID=20448&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975749558) [See all 1,545 properties in Golden Quadrangle](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F12%2F2025&endDate=19%2F12%2F2025®ionId=553248635975749558) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Montecito.dx6055656) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Eastside Eastside might not have many top sights, but Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Eastside.dx553248635976479528) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/4b9585a48356be65be68944c62168157.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Santa Barbara Beach 4.5/5(42 area reviews) Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Santa-Barbara-Beach.dx553248633938970005) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/1fb14b660f9f4732fe62daf0de6f37a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Waterfront While visiting Waterfront, you might make a stop by sights like East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Waterfront.dx553248635976474580) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/4b9585a48356be65be68944c62168157.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East Beach 4/5(16 area reviews) East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-East-Beach.dx6323324) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/986ddf5501b490fe9fc1c2c66cfe7b2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Funk Zone 5/5(9 area reviews) Travelers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town. 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