HILTON SANTA BARBARA BEACHFRONT RESORT, Santa Barbara
Overview & Features
Rooms with Views
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort offers 360 guest rooms and suites, the largest in Santa Barbara, all with private balconies or patios. Coastal-inspired rooms include views of the Pacific Ocean, Santa Ynez Mountains, or gardens. Suites feature separate living areas, ocean-view balconies, and bathrooms with dual rain showerheads. Accessible rooms have grab bars and visual alarms. All rooms include flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee makers, mini-bars, and free toiletries.
Dining Onsite
The Set serves bistro-style dishes and cocktails for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch with ocean views. Java del Mar in the lobby offers coffee, tea, breakfast sandwiches, and snacks. The Fess Parker Wine Tasting Room provides tastings from Fess Parker and Epiphany cellars, available for private events. Special brunch buffets include hot and cold breakfast items, salad bars, and desserts.
Leisure & Activities
The resort features a palm-lined open-air patio with Mission-style architecture. Daily activities include beach access, located directly outside the property. Doggone VIPs receive water stations, tennis balls, treats at check-in, and a gourmet dog menu. The 24-acre grounds include lawns, terraces, and courtyards.
Location & Landmarks
Located in East Beach, separated from West Beach by Stearn's Wharf. Nearby landmarks include Santa Barbara Zoo (1 km), Santa Barbara Channel (1.5 km), and The Cabrillo Ball Park (0.5 km). Ambassador Park is 2 km away, and Santa Barbara Historical Museum is 2 km from the resort.
Event & Business Services
The resort has high-ceilinged meeting spaces in the main building, suitable for conferences and private events. A dedicated event team manages details for gatherings. The Fess Parker Wine Tasting Room can host private tastings. Guest rooms include work desks and Wi-Fi for business travelers.
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Getting around beach destinations
All Transportation Methods Available
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Paid Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Free toiletries
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Curtains
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