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4 Best Santa Barbara Hiking Trails

Santa Barbara has so much to see and do, with plenty of hiking trails for explorers of all skill levels! Learn more about some of our favorite Santa Barbara hiking trails so you can take a great excursion during your next visit.

The Best Dog Friendly Santa Barbara Activities

These days, there’s no need to leave your dog behind when you go on vacation. Santa Barbara is a wonderful place to explore–whether you have four legs or two! Take your pup to enjoy the best dog friendly Santa Barbara activities and make their vacation as memorable as yours is!

Top 5 Things to Do On a Santa Barbara Beach

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that you can’t stay at Marina Beach Motel without visiting a Santa Barbara beach. It’s one of the top things to do in Santa Barbara since there are so many beautiful beaches here. And even though there’s a wealth of things to do here, we love going to the beach […]

6 Reasons to Surf in Santa Barbara

There are many reasons to visit Santa Barbara, but one of its biggest attractions its surfing scene. Surfers from all over the world flock to our corner of California to hit the waves and connect with one another. In fact, Santa Barbara is arguably one of the best destinations to surf. Don’t believe us? Here […]

Featured Spot of the Week: Santa Barbara Shellfish Company

On Wednesdays at Marina Beach Motel, we pick a local business or attraction as our featured spot of the week. We do this to support our neighbors and to provide our guests with a guide for where to go during their stay in Santa Barbara. This week we’re featuring a local favorite and a must-try […]

6 Things to Bring to Santa Barbara

As you plan your vacation, you’re probably worrying about what things to bring to Santa Barbara with you. Though we’re sure you’ve got the basics like socks and underwear covered, we’d like to help you by listing some things you may not have thought to bring. So here’s our list of 7 things to bring […]