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When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. With a stay at a motel, you’ll often have access to your room directly from the car park. Starting in the early 1950s, eye-catching neon signs enticed road-weary travellers, and examples can still be seen today along historic US Route 66.

Sandpiper Lodge: Stay within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. Enjoy access to the fitness centre, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi and self-parking. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach: Free WiFi, free parking and a terrace are available during your stay. You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara: Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi and self-parking. Stay within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. The Inn at East Beach: You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf. Free WiFi, parking and an outdoor pool are available during your stay. Oasis Inn & Suites: Stay within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. Enjoy access to the computer station, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.

Expedia has 14 motels in Santa Barbara.

In this walkable area, enjoy its scenic seaside and charming cafes while you’re sightseeing. Those visiting Santa Barbara love its shops, restaurants and wineries. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Leadbetter Beach, Arroyo Burro Beach and Lotusland. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Santa Barbara Natural History Museum, Santa Barbara Zoo and Channel Islands National Park. Some historical places you might want to see include Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Presidio Santa Barbara and Mission Santa Barbara.

Weather can make or break a road trip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Santa Barbara to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 13°C. Average annual precipitation for Santa Barbara is 392 mm.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Santa Barbara to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal), which is located 7.6 mi (12.2 km) away from the city centre. Otherwise, look for flights into Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is 24.7 mi (39.7 km) away. If you want to explore the larger area, take a train from Santa Barbara Station.