Bath Street Inn in Santa Barbara, California

The inn offers free on-site parking, a convenience in downtown Santa Barbara. A complimentary wine and cheese hour runs daily from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, creating a social atmosphere. Guests also find homemade cookies each afternoon, tea and coffee available all day, and a business center for work needs.

Each of the 12 rooms features Victorian-era decor, cable TV, and a private bathroom with toiletries. Options include Susan's Loft with a private balcony and mountain views, the Wedgwood Room with a seating nook, and the Garden Room with hydrangea garden views. Rooms are non-smoking and have air conditioning, heating, and board games available in common areas.

A 3-course gourmet breakfast is cooked on a vintage stove, including homemade granola, fresh fruit, yogurt, and a changing hot entree such as eggs Florentine or cottage cheese pancakes. The inn accommodates dietary restrictions, offering gluten-free and vegan options upon request. Guests eat in the garden patio under wisteria vines or in the dining room.

The inn sits within a 10-minute walk of State Street's shops and restaurants, and less than a mile from the Arlington and Granada theaters. Santa Barbara Mission is a 6-minute drive, and beach access is 1.5 miles away. The residential neighborhood is quiet and tree-lined, with easy access to the California Coast beaches.

The innkeeper bakes three types of homemade cookies each afternoon, rotating seasonal flavors like pumpkin spice and white chocolate macadamia nut. A daily wine and cheese hour on the front porch or patio encourages guest conversation. Breakfast can be packed to-go for early departures, and the staff personally addresses dietary needs at breakfast.

Breakfast: 3-course gourmet on vintage stove

Parking: Free on-site parking included

Social Hour: Daily wine and cheese hour

Rooms: Susan's Loft with private balcony

Location: Walk to State Street & theaters

Dietary: Accommodates gluten-free & vegan