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Update: What’s Open in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara has been closely monitoring the Covid-19 situation in the city and as the city is now in Phase Two, new Santa Barbara activities and businesses are open again. Beaches Santa Barbara beaches are open for your enjoyment! You’re able to walk or run along the beach and participate in water activities, but group […]

Toma Santa Barbara: Restaurant Spotlight

We love shining the spotlight on some of our favorite Santa Barbara Restaurants! This week we’re highlighting Toma Santa Barbara, a premier waterfront restaurant.

The Official Santa Barbara Taco Tour

With hundreds of restaurants offering tacos in Santa Barbara and the greater County lines, it’s safe to say that we’d better set some parameters here. Think of this blog post as a one-stop shop for eating the best of the best during your weekend visit. Bring cash, don’t be afraid to splurge on jarritos, and […]

Waterfront Activities in Santa Barbara

As one of the waterfront motels in Santa Barbara CA, you could say that we know what’s up. As Santa Barbara is a large city, there’s no want for things to do! But sometimes you just want to spend your entire getaway at the beach (or as close as possible). So we’re here to help you […]

5 Santa Barbara Instagram Accounts to Guide You Around Town

Whether you’re a native or just dreaming about your next getaway, let these photographers show you around Santa Barbara. Here are our favorite five Santa Barbara Instagram accounts that capture the best of our views, food, drinks, architecture, and more. Bronstad, a.k.a. “Poses Awkwardly,” knows how to photograph a sunset. He often plays off the lights […]

Where to Eat This Week in Santa Barbara: Comfort Food Edition

Vacation doesn’t have to mean expensive dinners out, and it doesn’t have to mean you have to make a McDonald’s run. Especially as it’s getting colder at night. This is why Santa Barbara comfort food exists. And it’s awesome. Here’s where to go. We’re here to spread the good news about Mac N Cheese After Dark. Open Thursday […]

Romantic Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Believe it or not, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and Santa Barbara is the perfect place to celebrate! If you haven’t made your Valentine’s Day plans, now is the time to lock it in. Book a stay at Marina Beach Motel and then consider some of these options for activities during your romantic […]

Featured Santa Barbara Restaurant: Jane

When deciding where to send guests for a great Santa Barbara restaurant experience, it’s hard for us to choose. With some many great places to eat, we never want to exclude a restaurant or steer someone in the wrong direction. We always try to ask our guests what type of food they’re looking for in […]

Late Night Restaurants in Santa Barbara

Whether it’s a burger, burrito, or heck, even sushi, we want you to have a good idea of where to grub when the late night munchies kick in. At Marina Beach Motel, we understand that feeling, so that’s why we compiled a list of the best late night restaurants in Santa Barbara. It happens to […]