Hidden Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Hidden Valley
Activities

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California
Our pick of the best Hidden Valley Hotel Deals

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
"Hotel was ok. Sheets and towels are very old, thin and itchy. There was a smell in the room, possibly used to be a smoking room. Few stains on walls."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Sandpiper Lodge
"First of all, this hotel room looked nothing like the photos online, needs renovation badly, no fan in bathroom to air out -open window (ya kinda ghetto) there was a tweeker in the parking lot right outside I guess they were staying upstairs, he came in & out ALL NIGHT LONG starting his loud truck ..."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
"It was really charming hotel very well located to the beach and local ambiance. Staff is awesome!"
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
"Had trouble closing the bathroom door. Had to keep slamming it and it still wouldn't stay closed. Finally had to shove a bath towel to keep it from opening while I was taking a shower. I reported this to the front desk at checkout. Breakfast was not what I was expecting for the Hyatt, low quality ..."
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Hidden Valley

Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

Montecito
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Presidio Santa Barbara or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

East Beach
East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.






















