Whether you're sticking a toe in the water or searching for treasures on the shore, Butterfly Beach is the perfect place to spend some time with the family. Why not bring a picnic and a rug and make a day out of it?

You're spoiled for sightseeing choice when spending time in Montecito. Butterfly Beach is a good place to begin here, but there are loads of other fine attractions to discover. Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Mission Santa Barbara, and Presidio Santa Barbara are close to the stretch of coastline and and will cap off your day nicely.

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Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

per person

Aug 1 - Aug 4

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Houston (IAH) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

Clean room ,crowded parking, shower needs more pressure

Reviewed on May 25, 2024

Palmoro House

Santa Barbara Beach

per person

Aug 1 - Aug 4

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Houston (IAH) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

7.6/10 Good! (243 reviews)

Not the hotel building on the web site

Reviewed on May 25, 2024

Casa Jardin

Laguna

per person

Aug 1 - Aug 4

found 4 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Houston (IAH) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews)

Room 1 was very tiny. Couldn’t walk between the bed and closet unless closet door was closed. Only stayed one night by myself, so it was ok.

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2024

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Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

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