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Property Amenities
The Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara is across from West Beach and within two blocks of Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Harbor, and State Street shops and restaurants. The waterfront is bordered by parks and walkways, and the paved breakwater provides sunset views.
Award-winning designer Kathryn Ireland designed the hotel's “beach chic” guestrooms and common areas. Additional highlights include complimentary Continental breakfast, a fitness center, spa services, two heated outdoor pools, and a spa tub. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. Room service is provided by a local restaurant.
Rooms
This Santa Barbara hotel offers 122 guestrooms, all non-smoking. “Beach chic” decor incorporates soft pastels and wicker accents. Rooms are cooled by ceiling fans and fresh ocean breezes (no air conditioning).
Hotel Oceana's beds feature down comforters and pillows. Wireless Internet access is complimentary and clock radios feature iPod docking stations. Bathrooms offer Aveda toiletries and shower/tub combinations or showers only. Most rooms have stocked mini-refrigerators.
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Dining
The Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara serves a daily complimentary Continental breakfast.
The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are numerous dining options within the surrounding area.
Nearby restaurants:
Emilio's (Mediterranean, romantic)
Rusty's Pizza Parlor (family-friendly)
The Wine Cask (business lunch/dinner; periodic wine tastings)
Recreation
The hotel has two heated outdoor pools with sundecks and private cabanas, an outdoor spa tub, and a fitness center. Bicycle rentals are complimentary.
West Beach, across the street, is a top spot for sunbathing, beach volleyball, windsurfing, kayaking, and sailing. A wide patch bordering the beach draws walkers, runners, and inline skaters. Leadbetter Beach is about a half-mile from the hotel; East Beach is about a mile away. Boat charters, sailing instruction, kayaking tours, and sightseeing/whalewatching cruises are available within a half-mile.
The award-winning Sandpiper Golf Club, featuring ocean and mountain views, is among the public courses within a 15-mile drive.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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out of 264 reviews
“Breezy ocean escape!”
We loved this affordable hotel that was basically right on the beach. The location of this place can't be beat. A short walk to State street and to Stearns Wharf. Highly reccommend.
“Nice Place”
Although an old hotel without air conditioning, it was very comfortable and well appointed. Staff was great. Location is good. Right across from the beach and Stearns Wharf.
“Great surprise”
My family made reservations at the Oceana at the last minute when other plans fell through. And boy were we glad we did. We arrived at night so missed the spectacular scenery that greeted us in the morning. I would advise driving during the day to fully enjoy it. Hotel is right on the beach and has beautiful grounds and is walkable to recreation and restaurants. Staff was friendly and helpful. My only regret was that we could not stay longer.
“Hope the helps some”
My overall experience I have to say, was pretty good. The winning factor I loved about the hotel, is definitely its location. It's a 2 min. walk from the pier and beach. Open the window at night, and the sounds of the waves, along with the chill of the night will allow you to sleep like no other. And to me, that was the key thing that won me over with this place. The only real negative I have on this hotel would be parking, and size of the room. For parking, if you drive a big truck, I almost recommend parking on the street and saving the $15 parking fee. Medium and small trucks, its your preference, but the parking is generally sized for small/ medium cars. As for the size of the room, well it just felt smaller then what I was used to. I do hope this helps some, and enjoy your stay at Santa Barbara.
“Hotel Oceana is Great in a Pinch”
I booked this room last minute. I was doing a 1/2 marathon and decided it would be great to wake up in the town I was doing it in! This was probably the last room available in Santa Barbara. No joke! The room was clean and the ocean view was lovely. Not a lot of frills but a comfy bed (in spite of the polyester sheets) and a nice flat screen. I was upgraded when I got there. Not sure why or how, but didn't ask. One really cool thing was, in the morning when I went to the lobby for complimentary fruit and coffee, there were 3 sailors asleep on the lobby couches. The clerk told me that they came in last night with no place to stay. Santa Barbara was sold out, so the Hotel Oceana let them crash on the comfy couches instead of sleeping in the train station. A patriotic hotel with a heart. You can't beat that!
“Perfect location”
Great location. Older rooms but charming.
“Very nice Hotel !”
Very good, nice, clean and hotel stuff kind and helpful, do not miss it if you go to Santa Barbara
“Great location”
Location was right on the beach. Staff was friendly and helpful. Sheets were super-soft! Little bottles of bath stuff were fun. Plan to go back.
“Great location”
I thought that our stay at the Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara was excellent. The room had two bedrooms which was nice because our children shared a bed in the other bedroom. There was a little bit of street noise, but what would you expect in such a desirable location. Walking distance to the wharf and the the pier. We enjoyed our stay and would go back to the same place.
“Great Value Hotel”
Clean, well kept, cozy. A fun intimate spot. Great for couple getaway, not for big families.
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The preferred airport for Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara is Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13.4 km / 8.3 mi.
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