Curated luxury hotels in Central Coast California

In the heart of Santa Barbara, El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara is within a 5-minute drive of Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Botanical Garden. This family-friendly hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

With a stay at Hotel San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo (Downtown San Luis Obispo), you'll be a 3-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 9 minutes from Avila Hot Springs. This luxury hotel is 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Pismo Beach Pier and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from San Luis Obispo Little Theatre.

When you stay at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara in Goleta, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Sandpiper Golf Club and Goleta Butterfly Grove. This beach hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Glen Annie Golf Club.

With a stay at The Inn at Mattei's Tavern in Los Olivos, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Labyrinth at St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church and Refugio Ranch Vineyards Tasting Room. This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Saarloos and Sons Winery and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Global Gardens.

With a stay at HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection, you'll be centrally located in San Luis Obispo – a 3-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 9 minutes from Avila Hot Springs. This spa hotel is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Morro Bay State Park and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Pismo Beach Pier.

With a stay at Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, steps from Paseo Nuevo Mall and within a 5-minute walk of Lobero Theater. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

Located in Santa Maria, Wine Stone Inn is in a regional park, within a 15-minute drive of Marian Regional Medical Center and Vandenberg Air Force Base. This luxury inn is 14.3 mi (23 km) from La Purisima Mission State Historic Park and 17.4 mi (28.1 km) from Oso Flaco Lake.

With a stay at Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection in Pismo Beach (Downtown Pismo Beach), you'll be steps from Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Pier. This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Monarch Butterfly Grove and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets.

With a stay at Granada Hotel & Bistro, you'll be centrally located in San Luis Obispo – a 4-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 9 minutes from Avila Hot Springs. This hotel is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Morro Bay State Park and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Pismo Beach Pier.

The Upham Hotel is centrally located in Santa Barbara – a 3-minute walk from Arlington Theater and 7 minutes by foot from Granada Theatre. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Santa Barbara Museum of Art and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

When you stay at The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Goleta, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of University of California, Santa Barbara and Goleta Beach. This hotel is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Santa Barbara Orchid Estate and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Glen Annie Golf Club.

With a stay at Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, you'll be a 2-minute walk from Chumash Casino and 12 minutes by foot from Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Janeway-Parks Carriage House. This casino resort is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Brave & Maiden Estate and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Gainey Vineyard.

Located in Santa Barbara, The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is in the suburbs, within a 5-minute drive of University of California, Santa Barbara and Upper State Street. This hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Mission Santa Barbara and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton is centrally located in Pismo Beach – a 3-minute walk from Pismo State Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Pismo Beach Pier. This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Monarch Butterfly Grove and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Avila Hot Springs.

A stay at Palihouse Santa Barbara places you in the heart of Santa Barbara, within a 5-minute walk of Presidio Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Historical Museum. This boutique hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Hill-Carrillo Adobe and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lobero Theater.

A stay at Avila La Fonda Hotel places you in the heart of Avila Beach – a 1-minute drive from Central Coast Aquarium and 14 minutes from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. This golf hotel is within the region of Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area.

With a stay at The Genevieve in Santa Ynez, you'll be near the airport, just a 2-minute walk from Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Janeway-Parks Carriage House and 14 minutes by foot from Chumash Casino. This bed & breakfast is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Gainey Vineyard and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Brave & Maiden Estate.

Located in Los Olivos, Fess Parker Wine Country Inn is in the historical district – a 5-minute drive from Bridlewood Winery and 8 minutes from Chumash Casino. This luxury hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Old Mission Santa Ines and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Hans Christian Andersen Museum.

Located less than a mile from the Palasades Bluff Walkway, this oceanfront resort features an infinity pool and hot tub. Rooms include a full kitchen and a private balcony.

A flat-screen cable TV with a DVD player and free Wi-Fi are offered in each room at the Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa. A seating area with a sofa, laundry facilities, and an en suite bathroom with bathrobes and slippers are also included.

A fire pit is also available at the property with three barbecues for guests to prepare their own cuisines. Complimentary beach chairs and beach towels are also included.

Massage and spa services are available at The Spa located on site. Bicycles are available for hire at the resort and a concierge service is provided to assist guests with area attractions.

Lido Restaurant, offering sweeping ocean views, is conveniently located at the hotel. The restaurant specializes in bringing local ingredients and local wine together for a unique dining experience.

Hearst Castle is 1 hours’ drive from the hotel. San Luis Obispo is 10 minutes’ drive away.

With a stay at Hotel Corque in Solvang, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum and Solvang Festival Theater. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Hans Christian Andersen Museum.