Santa Cruz Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hiking adventure on Santa Cruz Island
Hiking adventure on Santa Cruz Island
Scorpion Canyon Loop trail. Easy going clockwise. Tougher counter clockwise.
Clear view to the bottom of Scorpion Bay at the single pier where Island Packers' catamaran drops off campers and hikers.
Scorpion Canyon Loop

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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$497 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$497
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,197 reviews)
great bar service and atmosphere staying again in two weeks

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

3 out of 5
3850 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$305 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$305
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,097 reviews)
Clean room, smelled good, and in a good location for a reasonable price. We loved our stay.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$187 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
NZ$187
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,192 reviews)
Cle as n room

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera

4 out of 5
800 Garden St Santa Barbara CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Rafael Gonzalez House are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
The room was perfect and the location was right smack dab in the middle of the action, exactly where you want to be.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Casa Riviera
Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin

2.5 out of 5
1018 Garden St Santa Barbara CA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (248 reviews)
My wife and I had a wonderful stay. The room was exceptionally clean from the moment we walked in, which immediately set a positive tone for our visit. Everything felt well‑maintained and thoughtfully prepared, and we appreciated the quiet, comfortable atmosphere throughout our stay. The bed was ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Casa Jardin
Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina

3 out of 5
513 De La Vina St Santa Barbara CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium bedding. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Moreton Bay Fig Tree ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (143 reviews)
Room was spotless and very comfortable. Had nice touches such as a Nespresso machine with pods a and creamer. It is in a nice quiet part of town within a short walking distance to state street.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Casa De La Vina
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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