Santa Cruz Island, CA
Travel Guide





Visit Santa Cruz Island

Hotel Santa Barbara
The location is perfect for taking advantage of funk town, great shopping and restaurants. The renovations honored the history of the building yet updated with all modern conveniences. We had a great time and will be back soon.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
room was clean, got fresh towels each day! staff was very friendly. pool was perfect temperature for myself and my 6 month old to enjoy, and the hotel had towels in the pool area so you didn’t have to use the towels from your room. breakfast was good and simple. area itself was good, very walkable ...
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Clean and great location from downtown! Would definitely stay again!
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Casa Riviera
Getting A/C adjusted correctly required on on-line tutorial. Room was great. Bed comfortable. Good assortment of kitchen gadgets. All in all, excellent. No cable TV - TV uses only Apps.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Casa Jardin
Just fine.
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Casa De La Vina
Amazing stay. Everything described as mentioned. 10/10 would stay again
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
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Popular places to visit

Cavern Point
Hike to this lookout point in southern California to enjoy sweeping views of the coastline from the top of one of the world’s largest island sea caves.

Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

Stearns Wharf
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.

Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Zoo
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.

