Santa Cruz Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hiking adventure on Santa Cruz Island
Hiking adventure on Santa Cruz Island
Scorpion Canyon Loop trail. Easy going clockwise. Tougher counter clockwise.
Clear view to the bottom of Scorpion Bay at the single pier where Island Packers' catamaran drops off campers and hikers.
Scorpion Canyon Loop
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is 6.531.525 ₫ per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
6.531.525 ₫
7.595.175 ₫ total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,239 reviews)
Clean room, comfy bed, and close to lots of restaurants. Very cute area

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,267 reviews)
Quick check in, friendly staff, very clean facilities and rooms. Cozy bed and conveniently located near downtown and the beachea

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

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Sandpiper Lodge
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

3 out of 5
3850 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is 4.179.000 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
4.179.000 ₫
4.772.210 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,126 reviews)
Clean room Quiet Delicious breakfast Nice views

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
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Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera

4 out of 5
800 Garden St Santa Barbara CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Bowl and Rafael Gonzalez House are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (135 reviews)
Excellent in every way. Sublime morning sun on the balcony. High quality appointments. Super comfy bed. Quiet location but only a few blocks from the SB action. This is THE ONE to book.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Casa Riviera
Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin

3 out of 5
1018 Garden St Santa Barbara CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (250 reviews)
Just fine.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Casa Jardin
Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina

4 out of 5
513 De La Vina St Santa Barbara CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Bowl and Moreton Bay ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (155 reviews)
Beautiful new property with higher end finishing and spacious outdoor space. Lots of extra amenities in the room. Great location, close to downtown Santa Barbara and the Funk Zone.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

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Popular places to visit

Cavern Point which includes general coastal views and rocky coastline

Cavern Point

Find out about the history of Santa Barbara when you spend time at Cavern Point. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Cavern Point
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Santa Barbara Bowl

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

Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara County Courthouse featuring a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

Santa Barbara County Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
I love the stillness of this marina, especially sunrise and sunset

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 Harbor
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Santa Barbara Zoo

Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Zoo
The longest deep water pier between San Francisco and Los Angeles in Santa Barbara.

Stearns Wharf

Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Stearns Wharf

Cities near Santa Cruz Island

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Santa Barbara