As the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) approaches, everyone’s anticipation is growing. From the incredible opportunities they offer students to worldwide premieres, there’s a lot to get excited about for the 31st annual film festival. If we had to pick though, we’d list these 5 events as the most exciting. The Little Prince Premiere […]
The upcoming Santa Barbara International Film Festival is always an incredible experience, particularly for aspiring screenwriters and filmmakers. One of our favorite aspects of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival is how welcoming it is to students. They are the filmmakers of the future, after all. The SBIFF has some student programs in particular that stood […]
Did you know that going on vacation is good for you? Taking a vacation has benefits for everything from health to productivity. So if you’re on the fence about cashing in your vacation days or storing them up for another year, we recommend taking that vacation. Here are 5 ways that going on vacation is good for […]
Sometimes it can be hard to find fun things to do for the whole family, but not in Santa Barbara! There’s plenty to do out here, no matter what your age is. So make your family vacation a memorable one with these fun, kid-friendly Santa Barbara activities. Santa Barbara Zoo Kids’ tickets to the Santa […]
There’s a lot to do in Santa Barbara if you know where to find it–and we do! From sightseeing to hiking, we’ve got you covered. Here’s Marina Beach Motel’s list of things to do in Santa Barbara. Hit The Beach Santa Barbara is home to a number of gorgeous beaches, drawing countless tourists annually. What […]
People come to Santa Barbara for a number of reasons, from the tourist attractions to the beautiful weather. But one thing every Santa Barbara visitor has in common is a desire to go to the beach. And with miles of beautiful white sandy beaches looking out on the sparkling azure ocean, it can be hard […]
Santa Barbara has countless excellent wineries and vineyards to choose from, but in 2015 some stood out from the rest in regards to quality as well as service, offering an overall enjoyable wine tasting experience. Here’s Marina Beach Motel’s list of the most popular Santa Barbara wineries of 2015. Grassini Family Vineyards This is a […]
There is a lot of exciting stuff going in Santa Barbara in 2016 and we don’t want you to miss out on any of it! From films to street painting, Santa Barbara has a lot to offer both tourists and locals by way of fun events this coming year. Below is our list of must-see […]
As much fun as it is to go on vacation, it can be expensive, especially in a place like California. That’s why Marina Beach Motel offers such affordable rates to our valued guests and why we put together this list of free things to do and places to go during your stay in Santa Barbara. […]
Santa Barbara was bursting with activity this holiday season and we couldn’t have been happier to have you stay with us this time around! We hope our untraditional holiday setting helped create a new tradition for you and your family. There was a variety of things to do and each one was fun and festive. […]