Marina Beach Motel is a favorite place to stay in Santa Barbara for a number of reasons. From our friendly staff to our affordability, we are a Santa Barbara treasure. As if you needed any more, here are our top 8 reasons for why you should stay with us at Marina Beach Motel during your time in Santa Barbara.
Speaking of eco-tourism, Marina Beach Motel is located right next to a plethora of biking and hiking trails, so you can take out one of our Beach Cruisers or use your own two legs to explore the breathtaking scenery in the surrounding area, without having to drive to get there. The trails themselves are incredibly beautiful and you won’t regret using your own body to explore rather than a vehicle.
5. Remodeled Rooms
Our newly remodeled rooms are both functional and beautiful offering guests luxuriously comfortable beds and high-end amenities. Each of our rooms includes free Wi-Fi and its own coffee maker so you can enjoy freshly brewed coffee first thing in the morning while updating your social media accounts with all the gorgeous photos you took of Santa Barbara. After that, you can kick back and watch our expandable cable and stay up-to-date on Game of Thrones with our HBO subscription. We also offer air conditioning to beat the Santa Barbara heat. Plus we provide complimentary Lord & Mayfair brand soaps and lotions in case you forgot to bring your own toiletries or just want to try some new, luxurious products. On top of all that, our rooms are pet-friendly. You won’t find amenities like this in any other motel, hotel, or inn in Santa Barbara.
2. Next to Trails
Bicycles are available to all Marina Beach Motel guests for free, offering you a chance to explore the city on one of our adorable Beach Cruisers without any extra cost. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the beautiful Santa Barbara trails and our gorgeous beachside sunsets. Better yet, traveling by way of our Beach Cruisers is much better for the environment. In fact, Santa Barbara is known for its eco-tourism, which essentially means being a tourist in an ecologically responsible way, by using methods like biking instead of driving to explore the area.
6. Steps From The Beach
After you’ve enjoyed a restful sleep in one of our luxurious rooms and eaten a filling and free breakfast with us, walk 37 steps to our very Marina Beach and soak up the sun! That’s right, we’re only 37 steps away from the beach, making us a prime place to stay during your time in Santa Barbara. You can hit the beach any time of day by yourself, with your family, or with your furry friend, and walk back in a matter of seconds for a relaxing sleep at Marina Beach Motel. Also, did you know that sunshine is actually good for you health? We did! So we encourage you to stay with us in order to be closer to our gorgeous Marina Beach where you can soak up some Santa Barbara sunshine and reap the health benefits.
3. Continental Breakfast
Every day, we offer you the most delectable, fresh continental breakfast in Santa Barbara–and its complimentary! Our breakfast provides you with food for every palate, from salty to sweet, we have it all. We know how hard it is to stick to a budget while you’re on vacation, which is why we offer a breakfast that is not only free, but delicious. So don’t spend your money at a restaurant every morning–breakfast is on us at Marina Beach Motel.
7. Pet-Friendly
If you can’t be parted with your furry pal while on vacation, have no fear! There’s a place for Fido when you stay with us. Our pet policy isn’t the only reason Marina Beach Motel is a great place to stay with your pet during your vacation, though. There’s also an abundance of restaurants, parks, and beaches where you can bring your pet in Santa Barbara, so it’s an overall pet-friendly area. And in case you were on the fence about bringing your pal, we have some reasons why you should travel with your dog.
4. Neighbors with Excellent Restaurants
After a long day in the sun, you’ll probably burn through the filling breakfast you had with us and you’ll want to find some fine dining without having to walk too far. Well we’re neighbors with quite a few excellent restaurants within walking distance. Toma Restaurant & Bar is just a two minute walk from us and has a wide selection of authentic Italian food with an intimate setting. Or there’s the laid back but delectable Rudy’s Mexican Restaurant, also within walking distance. If your breakfast cravings come in the afternoon, we recommend Sambo’s On The Beach for all-day breakfast with a beautiful view of the ocean. Beer fanatics and American dining connoisseurs will enjoy The Brewhouse, an American bistro with its own brewery, just a few minutes walking distance from us so if you drink a few too many brews, the walk home will be easy!
8. Close to Shopping
Santa Barbara’s State street, a well-loved shopping mecca, is a just few minutes’ drive from us at Marina Beach Motel. In fact, downtown Santa Barbara is said to be the most beautiful downtown in America! Downtown Santa Barbara has a variety of unique boutiques and shops as well as brand name stores, so you can feed your urge to shop without straying too far from your comfortable room at Marina Beach Motel.
Now we knew all along you wouldn’t need this list to convince you to visit us. Our beautiful location and unbeatable prices coupled with our overwhelming customer satisfaction rates speak for themselves. But we’re glad you took the time to read a few more reasons why we’re the best place to stay in Santa Barbara. We hope to see you soon!
