Tag Archives: travel

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 […]

Featured Spot of the Week: Lucky Penny

It’s time for our featured spot of the week again here at Marina Beach Motel! We do this every week to share some of our favorite Santa Barbara restaurants and attractions with our guests. It helps them figure out things to do in Santa Barbara, plus it gives us a chance to support our neighboring […]

Sip on Wine at the CA Wine Festival

There are always fun things to do in Santa Barbara, but one of our absolute favorites is wine tasting at Santa Barbara wineries. That’s why we’re so excited about the upcoming 13th annual California Wine Festival, happening July 14-16, right here in Santa Barbara! It will showcase wine from Santa Barbara wineries, among others, and there […]

Featured Spot of the Week: State Street

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for our featured spot of the week here at Marina Beach Motel. Every Wednesday, we share a business or attraction in Santa Barbara to help our guests decide what to do and where to go during their stay with us. This week, we’re  featuring an integral part of downtown […]

Celebrate Independence Day in Santa Barbara

There are lots of things to do in Santa Barbara this Independence Day and people are flocking to this beautiful city to partake in the festivities! From fireworks to dining, there’s a lot to look forward to. Here’s how you can celebrate Independence Day in Santa Barbara this weekend. Parade Grab your kids or your […]

Featured Spot of the Week: Palace Grill

Every week here at Marina Beach Motel, we share a featured spot with our guests. The spots vary from tourist attractions to local treasures to delicious restaurants. This week, we’re featuring a very popular restaurant in the Santa Barbara area. Of all the things to do in Santa Barbara, dining in Santa Barbara is our […]

Featured Spot of the Week: Brophy Bros

Dining in Santa Barbara can be both exciting and overwhelming. Among all the things to do in Santa Barbara, choosing a place to eat is probably the most difficult. Not for lack of options, but for too many! This week we’re going to help you out with that, by presenting our featured spot of the […]

5 Fun Events in Santa Barbara This Summer

There are always things to do in Santa Barbara, but summer is one of the best times to visit because of all the events and festivals. It seems like there’s always a lot to celebrate during this time of year and we’d love for visitors to join in. So here are 5 fun events in […]

Featured Spot of the Week: Santa Barbara Museum of Art

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to share our featured spot of the week with all of you! It’s our chance to showcase some great spots in Santa Barbara to help you figure out where to go when you stay with us at Marina Beach Motel. It also enables us to support local businesses, so […]

10 Things to Do in Santa Barbara This Summer

It’s finally summertime, and people are flocking to sunny Santa Barbara for their summer vacations. If you count yourself among those visitors, then this post is for you! Whether you’re visiting solo, with friends, or on a family vacation, there’s lots of fun stuff to keep you busy while you’re here. Here’s our list of […]