• Boutique hotels in Santa Barbra have a strong Spanish influence flair.open window in the mission of santa barbara image by David Smith from Fotolia.com
  
  Located 95 miles from Los Angeles is Santa Barbara, the aesthetic difference of the chic and hip image of Southern California. In Santa Barbara, the Spanish architectural style dominates the area with new Mediterranean colonial structures that look as if they were hundreds of years old. Downtown Santa Barbara retains a small-town atmosphere and its central location lends itself to many high-end galleries and boutiques. Be sure to experience the elegant charm of Downtown Santa Barbara by staying at one of their many hotels.
  
  

Inn of the Spanish Garden

• Built in 2001, this fairly new boutique hotel resides in the middle of Santa Barbara's historic downtown Presidio district. The building's structure is modeled after a Spanish family villa. Its boasts 23 rooms have Spanish-Mediterranean architectural influences of red tile roofing, large archways, courtyards, and fountains. The guestrooms and suites feature a blend of modern and classic furnishings including gas fireplaces, high-speed Internet, and spa tubs. Each room offers its own private patio or balcony. The Inn of the Spanish Garden also offers guests a fitness center, heated swimming pool, and complimentary deluxe continental breakfast with quiche, espresso, lattes, and newspapers.
  
  Inn of the Spanish Garden
  915 Garden St.
  Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  805-564-4700
  spanishgardeninn.com
  
  

Canary Hotel

• Canary Hotel is a 97-room boutique hotel with Spanish Moroccan design influences. Guest rooms feature four-post beds, yoga mats, 42-inch flat screen TVs, iPod docking stations, and complimentary high-speed Internet. In room spa treatments are available, or guests may choose to relax on the rooftop pool terrace with 360-degree views of Santa Barbara. Aside from a dipping pool and spa tub, the rooftop offers complimentary yoga lessons on Saturday mornings. The hotel has a full list of recreational facilities and also features an on-site seafood dining option, Coast Restaurant & Bar.
  
  Canary Hotel
  31 West Carrillo St.
  Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  805-884-0300
  canarysantabarbara.com
  
  

Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara

• Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara is a two-story boutique hotel offering guests scenic views of the wharf and harbor. This 122-room hotel features beach décor with wicker furnishings, tropical upholstery and framed botanical art, while some rooms have fireplaces. Although rooms are not air conditioned, they do offer ceiling fans and windows to take in the cool breeze. In room amenities include cable and satellite TVs, iPod docking stations and high-speed Internet. The Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara serves a daily complimentary Continental breakfast in a Mediterranean-inspired lounge or on the outdoor patio. The hotel has two heated outdoor pools and a spa tub with private cabanas. Guests also have access to a fitness center, spa treatments and bicycle rentals are available to meet all recreational needs.
  
  Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara
  202 W Cabrillo Blvd.
  Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  805-965-4577
  hoteloceanasantabarbara.com