Notes: Prices and terms are subject to change without notice. For most hotels, you must call the local (805) number for these in order to receive UCSB/KITP discounts. N.B.: With nearly all local motels, there are some dates during the year (such as UCSB graduation weekend in June or during Old Spanish Days festival in August) when rates may be substantially higher.
For visits of 5 days or longer, West Cottages offers economical rates well below full-service motels but with (shared) cooking and laundry facilities. (KITP will reimburse a bicycle rental in addition to the normal per diem.)
For visits of 7 days or longer, Extended StayAmerica offers economical weekly rates for studios with kitchenette and on-site laundry facilities.
Some of the full-service motels below offer discounts for stays of 7 days or more off-season.
The Best Western Southcoast Inn is located about 3 miles from the KITP. KITP visitors can get a discounted rate. The KITP rate is not available online or through travel agents; to reserve, call or e-mail the motel directly and request the KITP rate.
Included in the price is a hot breakfast buffet served 6:30-9:30 AM from Monday through Friday and 7:00-10:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday. All rooms have a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron with board, and flat-screen TV with DVD player. Free, high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. There is a guest business center and a pool and fitness center. The BWSCI s within walking distance of several restaurants and shops.
It is necessary to secure your reservation at The Southcoast Inn with a credit card. You must cancel by 3:00PM on the date before arrival to avoid being charged. The KITP rate is not available online or through travel agents, but you may either call or email your reservation request to sales at santa-barbara-hotel.com. You must identify yourself as a KITP visitor to get the discounted rate.
| 5620 Calle Real | (800) 350-3614 (within the continental US) |
| Goleta CA 93117 | (805) 967-3200 |
| sales at santa-barbara-hotel.com | (805) 683-4466 FAX |
The Extended StayAmerica is located about 3.5 miles from KITP. It is 1/2 mile from the #11 city bus line to campus or downtown SB. There is nearby an off-road bike path to campus. Gold Cab offers a 10% discount on taxi service to their guests.
Studio apartments have one or two beds and are equipped with a refrigerator/freezer, two burner cook-top, microwave, coffeemaker, toaster, pots, pans, and dishes for two. There is a recliner chair, voicemail service, cable TV, and free local phone service. High-speed internet service is offered for a one-time nominal charge. There is an on-site laundry facility, open 24 hours. The Extended StayAmerica also offers pet-friendly rooms for an additional charge.
Extended Stay offers weekly and monthly rates, often at very substantial discounts from their daily rate. However, we suggest that visitors avoid using the "Advance Purchase Discount Program". When visitors book using this program they must pay for the entire period booked and the payment is NOT refundable if the visit is changed or cancelled. We recommend that visitors use the discounted rates for "UC Santa Barbara Kavli Institute" by directly calling the hotel. The rate is not as low as the Advance Purchase option, but they can cancel or modify their reservation without being charged.
| 4870 Calle Real | (805) 692-1882 (at the recording, press 0 for operator) |
| Santa Barbara CA | (800) 398-7829 |
| (805) 692-1833 FAX |
Located on upper State Street with easy access to highway 101, the Pepper Tree Inn is near the La Cumbre Plaza shopping center, within walking distance of many other restaurants and shops, and a short bus ride from downtown Santa Barbara. It is located 7 miles from KITP and takes about 10 minutes by car.
| May 27, 2017 – September 4, 2017 |
September 5, 2017 – April 30, 2018 |
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| Daily: $179+tax Weekend: $219+tax |
Daily: $139+tax Weekend: $159+tax |
Pepper Tree Inn also offers special weekly and monthly rates; call to inquire.
The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to the Santa Barbara airport, the Amtrak station, and to/from UCSB, from 7:30 AM-10:30 PM. All rooms are non-smoking rooms. This is a "business class" hotel, offering free high-speed wireless internet, a guest laundry facility as well as valet laundry service, and an exercise facility. Breakfast is not complimentary, but coffee and fruit are available in the lobby 24 hours a day. The Treehouse Restaurant and Lounge is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Call to make your reservation, and be sure to mention UCSB to receive the discounted rate.
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3850 State Street |
(800) 338-0030 Toll Free within the continental US |
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Santa Barbara, CA 93105 |
(805) 687-5511 |
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Reservation for Visitor to KITP: Email sales@sbhotels.com |
(805) 687-2245 Fax |
For a complete guide to area hotels and motels, including information about amenities and prices, check the Santa Barbara Convention & Visitors Bureau (available in French, German, Spanish, and Japanese.) See also John Dickson's santabarbara.com.
The list below provides a selection of local area hotels in varying price ranges
Notes: Prices and terms are subject to change without notice. It is usually best to call the local (805) number for these hotels, rather than use an (800) number or a reservation website. Calling the local number will enable you to get more accurate information about UCSB/KITP discounts, and about availability for your dates. N.B.: With nearly all local motels, there are some dates during the year (such as UCSB graduation weekend in June or during Old Spanish Days festival in August) when rates may be substantially higher.
The Ramada Limited is located 4 miles from the campus and has lush gardens and a waterlily lagoon.
The hotel has three two-room "family" suites; contact the hotel for availability and pricing.
Rooms have complimentary high-speed internet (both ethernet & wireless.) All rooms feature interior corridors for guests' safety, microwaves, refrigerators, electronic safes, premium cable television with free HBO movies, hairdryers, irons and ironing boards, coffeemakers, clock radios, a desk and two telephones. Rooms feature a private balcony or patio. There is also a small business center for guest use. In addition, guests receive complimentary athletic club privileges at a local facility.
The hotel also offers complimentary taxi to/from the local airport or either train station. Upon arrival, call the Ramada or Gold Cab (805-681-9000) to take advantage of this free service. The hotel also provides free taxi service to/from UCSB, available daily but limited to one round-trip per day. There is also nearby an off-road bike path to campus.
When you call, please identify yourself as a UCSB-KITP visitor to get a discounted rate. You must guarantee your reservation with a credit card but, if you cancel by 4pm on the day prior to arrival, you will not be charged. If you require any assistance with your reservation or rate, contact the Assistant General Manager at the local number listed below.
| 4770 Calle Real | (805) 964-3511 |
| Santa Barbara, CA 93110 | (805) 964-0075 FAX |
| www.sbramada.com | info@sbramada.com |
The Goodland, a Kimpton Hotel, is located across from the Calle Real Shopping Center, just 3 miles from KITP. Rates vary seasonally and over weekends. Request the UCSB rate, a 15% discount off the best available rate. Group rates are available for blocks of 5 or more rooms; contact Joslyn Parizo (Joslyn [dot] Parizo [at] thegoodland [dot] com) for information.
The hotel features the Outpost Restaurant and Patio Bar, adjacent to cozy fire pits & a large, resort style pool, serves breakfast, dinner and weekend brunch. The Good Bar is the second bar on property with a patio & billiard room and offers live entertainment as well as grab & go breakfast and complimentary morning coffee. Additional amenities include, complimentary daily social hour (think free wine, beer, and a special cocktail), fitness center, boutique spa, complimentary bicycles, and same-day valet/laundry and dry cleaning service. Hotel Goleta is also a pet-friendly hotel, with no additional charge for furry family members.
An additional $25 (plus tax) resort fee will be added per room each night of your stay. This fee includes daily fitness classes, self-parking, WiFi access throughout the property with Kimpton Karma Rewards, complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby each morning, access to live music events, and local shuttle transportation within 2 miles of the property (based on availability).
| 5650 Calle Real | (805) 964-6241 |
| Santa Barbara CA 93111 | (805) 964-8467 FAX |
The recently-opened Hampton Inn is located only 2.5 miles from KITP, about 1.5 miles from the airport. No extra charge for double occupancy, up to 4 people per room. Rooms start around $150; 7-day discount. Rates vary; check online. No shuttle service, but very conveniently located if you have a car. They are also on the #11 bus line, with service every 1/2 hour to campus during the daytime.
Rate includes complimentary breakfast. Free high speed internet access; free local phone calls. Swimming pool, fitness room. Near Old Town Goleta shops, but not convenient to bike/foot paths.
| 5665 Hollister Ave | (805) 681-9800 |
| Goleta CA 93117 | (805) 681-9844 FAX |
The Pacifica Suites Hotel is an "all-suites" hotel about 2 miles from KITP. Room rate includes: Complimentary wireless internet, cooked to order breakfast, evening wine reception, and shuttle service to and from Santa Barbara Airport. All suites have separate bedrooms, with a refrigerator, flat screen televisions in both rooms and a bath with separate dressing area. They offer a "corporate rate" to UCSB-KITP visitors. Rates are higher on weekends and in summer. They are also on the #11 bus line, with service every 1/2 hour to campus during the daytime.
| 5490 Hollister Avenue | (800) 338-6722 |
| Santa Barbara CA 93111 | (805) 683-6722 |
Motel 6 is a budget motel in a convenient location, much cheaper than the others above. Getting from there to KITP requires use of a car or taxi. (If attending a KITP Conference, you can take the KITP shuttle from the SouthCoast Inn, about 1/2 mile east.) Rates change frequently; check their website for details.
| 5897 Calle Real | (805) 964-3596 |
| Goleta CA 93117 | (805) 683-0647 FAX |
Super Eight is a budget motel located 1 and 1/2 miles from UCSB. (Although their address is on Hollister, the entrance is from Fairview.) Rates change periodically and are generally higher than Motel 6. To be certain of getting the UCSB rate (a "15% discount rate"), ask for the front desk manager (Darryl) or the general manager (Renee). Super 8 offers complimentary Superstart Breakfast®, free high speed wireless internet, picnic & BBQ area, guest laundry, outdoor heated pool, and discounted day passes to Goleta Valley Athletic Club. They are conveniently located on the #11 bus line, with service every 1/2 hour to campus during the daytime.
| 6021 Hollister Avenue | (805) 967-5591 |
| Goleta CA 93117 | (805) 964-2461 FAX |
This hotel has been recommended by some of our visitors who want to be right downtown at the beach.
| 202 W. Cabrillo Boulevard | 805.965.4577 |
| Santa Barbara, CA 93101 |
Holiday Inn Express (Hotel Virginia) is a 61-room hotel in the downtown Santa Barbara area, near the beach and downtown sightseeing and shopping. It features classic 1920's art decor furnishings with modern amenities, such as free WiFi access. It is fully air-conditioned and has a private parking lot (there is a $7 per day parking fee). Because of location, prices are more like a regular Holiday Inn than Express.
Rate includes a continental breakfast, and no extra charge for double occupancy (when available). To get the KITP special rate, let them know you are with "Theoretical Physics" at UCSB. The manager is Kay Mortar.
| 17 West Haley Street | (800) 549-1700 |
| Santa Barbara CA 93101 | (805) 963-9757 |
| (805) 963-1747 FAX |
There is 'hostel' in Santa Barbara, the Santa Barbara Tourist Hotel. This is a low-cost alternative located in the downtown Santa Barbara area.
| 134 Chapala St. | (805) 963-0154 |
| Santa Barbara, CA | (805) 456-3926 FAX |
| info@sbhostel.com |
Canary Santa Barbara is the only luxury hotel located in the heart of Downtown Santa Barbara. For those guests that want to be a stone’s throw away from the popular State Street shopping experience, Canary is the place to be. Canary offers daily complimentary coffee service, a complimentary nightly wine hour and good company. The hotel has a rooftop terrace that comes complete with a lounge area, pool , whirlpool spa and 360 degree views of Historic Santa Barbara. Guests of the Canary have complimentary access to the innovative fitness center, Spectrum Club, located right next door to the hotel. The hotel boasts an amazing bar & grill on property, Finch & Fork, that specializes in locally harvested/grown food & will knock the socks off of any foodie that steps through the door! Canary is a pet-friendly hotel with no additional charge to bring your furry friends.
Canary welcomes all UCSB guests with a smile & a thank you. If you have trouble booking the UCSB link listed below, please call the Sales Manager for assistance.
| 31 W. Carrillo Street | 805.879.9146 |
| Santa Barbara, CA 93101 | 805.879.9145 FAX |
| Hotel Reservations |
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Extended Stay America |
Pacifica Suites Hotel |
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach |
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Inn by the Harbor |
Harbor House Inn |
More information on several of these hotels is available on our off-campus web page or the the relevant hotel page.
Notes: Prices and terms are subject to change without notice. It is usually best to call the local (805) number for these hotels, rather than use an (800) number or a reservation website. Calling the local number will enable you to get more accurate information about UCSB/KITP discounts, and about availability for your dates. N.B.: With nearly all local motels, there are some dates during the year (such as UCSB graduation weekend in June or during Old Spanish Days festival in August) when rates may be substantially higher.
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320 W Yanonali St |
Casa Del Mar Inn Bed & Breakfast 18 Bath Street |
1908 Bath Street Phone: 805-687-2300 |
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5897 Calle Real (805) 964-3596 (805) 683-0647 FAX |
4870 Calle Real (805) 692-1882 (at the recording, press 0 for operator) (800) 398-7829(805) 692-1833 FAX |
5490 Hollister Avenue (800) 338-6722 (805) 683-6722 |
Some useful websites for visitors who must travel with a pet are:
Please be aware that UCSB no longer permits pets in any university buildings.
Notes: Prices and terms are subject to change without notice. It is usually best to call the local (805) number for these hotels, rather than use an (800) number or a reservation website. Calling the local number will enable you to get more accurate information about UCSB/KITP discounts, and about availability for your dates. N.B.: With nearly all local motels, there are some dates during the year (such as UCSB graduation weekend in June or during Old Spanish Days festival in August) when rates may be substantially higher.