The Hotel Indigo® Santa Barbara combines our neighborhood's historic beauty with contemporary sophistication, and every detail is designed to inspire. From our welcoming service to our location a block from the beach and near the legendary Funk Zone, you'll find us a hospitable and convenient home away from home. Our Santa Barbara hotel's pet friendly guest rooms offer private garden patios, and all rooms are designed with euro-style wet bathrooms. Visit our outdoor lounges for sunny, soothing places to relax. And remember to explore our Art Library and our art gallery in partnership with the Carolyn Glasoe Bailey Foundation, which features thought-provoking art exhibitions.
On Site Fitness Studio with Eliptical Machine, Treadmill, and Free Weights.
On-Site Fitness Center Available
People from all walks of life flock to the “American Riviera.” Since 1912, bohemians have put down roots in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone neighborhood. Offbeat, vibrant, and full of character, this trendy industrial district sits a block off State Street near the entrance to Santa Barbara. Artists love to fire up their blowtorches around here, and art lovers hit the streets to spy what they’re creating in their studios while popping in to wine taste along the Urban Wine Trail. You’ll see Los Angeles weekenders, savvy business travelers, and visitors from around the world who come for our art, local wineries, and the signature Santa Barbara weather: temperate and sunny almost every day of the year.
Love art? Inside the hotel you’ll find the MCASB satellite, and with a mere half mile jaunt north, you can visit their main location. As the leading contemporary art museum on the Central Coast since 1976, MCASB brings innovative exhibitions and exciting performances to the region primarily free of charge.
Just a couple of blocks from the hotel, spend a sun-filled day exploring the historic Stearns Wharf, the wildlife, and nearby local shops, restaurants, and Santa Barbara harbor. For a unique look at the area, try a cruise aboard a Celebration Cruises yacht, which offers daily sunset excursions.
Pop in next door at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, to find interactive science experiences, which inspire creativity in all ages. Explore fun filled intriguing exhibits as well as the Innovation Workshop makerspace. Remember to visit their rooftop Sky Garden for stunning city and mountain views.
Located in the thriving Funk Zone, the Arts Fund has enhanced the education of a new generation of artistic talent through the Teen Arts Mentorship program for 30 years. The Arts Fund’s Community Gallery highlights work created through this program, promotes local artists, and serves as an educational venue for workshops and artist talks.
Get ready to request your favorites at The Red Piano, an upbeat piano bar that caters to your musical taste played by a revolving roster of local and traveling musicians as well as their house pianist Jason Libs! Located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, this happening piano bar is just a couple of blocks away from our hotel.
Looking for a concert experience like no other? As one of the most scenic and intimate amphitheaters in the world, the Santa Barbara Bowl attracts the biggest names in music with its million-dollar view from its landmark stage, the Pavilion. The venue is open for concerts from approximately April through October with an average of about 27 concerts per season.
Santa Barbara's first Irish Bar since 1996, the James Joyce is located in the center of downtown and features live music six days a week, with karaoke on Sunday and Monday, as well as a jukebox with more than 30,000 selections. Full of authentic and charismatic Irish influences, you'll find the essence of a true "pub" and a good pint.
Discover the tasty brews of Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company, co-owned by a father and son team who started the company with a passion for beer and, today, have created more than 15 craft beers. Live music on the weekends, a lively outdoor patio, and bar bites from Lucky Penny make this a local favorite.
Located just a couple of blocks away, this restaurant loves to share its passion for good, simple food with customers and the community. Enjoy a delectable, gourmet sandwich on-site after exploring the Urban Wine Trail, brown bag it for a beach picnic, or pick up delicious charcuterie, desserts, and beverages for a light snack.
Stop by Muni on the Urban Wine Trail in the Funk Zone for the wine and the experience. The bottles feature hip pink, red and local artist-designed labels. Other highlights include unique, contemporary interior design, a wine fountain, sunny outdoor patio, and periodic art house and cult classic movie nights.
Looking for a sweet treat? Head right across the street from our hotel to McConnell's Ice Cream, a local favorite since 1947. Made from the best ingredients the Central Coast has to offer, including milk and cream from local, grass-grazed cows, their made-from-scratch ice cream melts in your mouth. Go ahead, indulge.
Named for the sleek Pullman train that serviced Santa Barbara from 1910-1968, this trendy restaurant is located in the historic Santa Barbara Fish Market building. The eclectic cuisine is locally sourced and responsibly grown, using seasonal, Central Coast ingredients. Food is served family style and is intended for sharing. Reservations are recommended.
One Executive Boardroom that seats 10.