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Our intimate and cozy inn is just 2 blocks from the alluring Santa Barbara Waterfront

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A Romantic Santa Barbara Hotel

Welcome to Lavender Inn by the Sea

Surrounded by fragrant gardens, Lavender Inn by the Sea is just two blocks from Santa Barbara’s picturesque beaches and yacht harbor. Stearns Wharf, the oceanfront bike path, and downtown shops, restaurants, and the Funk Zone featuring boutique tasting rooms, cafes, and galleries are all within walking distance of our hotel in Santa Barbara, CA. Golf courses, wineries, and the Santa Barbara Mission are just a short drive away.

Stay in one of Lavender Inn by the Sea’s plush guest rooms featuring pillow-top beds,and  lavender-scented bath amenities. Other on-site amenities include complimentary bike rentals and continental breakfast served daily on the patio or by the lobby fireplace. We'll welcome you with champagne on arrival. Wine and cheese are served in the afternoon and milk and cookies are available for a bedtime treat. Guests can relax amid the soothing scent of lavender and soft ocean breezes at one of the most enchanting boutique hotels in Santa Barbara.

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**To Our Valued Guests....please note that food, beverage and amenity service may be modified to adhere to the rapidly changing industry and government guidelines. We apologize for any inconvenience, it is our sincere goal to keep all guests and staff safe and healthy**

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Lavender Inn by the Sea
206 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, California, 93101, USA
Phone: (805) 963-4317
aerial view of the Lavender Inn building and onsite pool hotel lobby and dining area set with wine and food for the afternoon wine hour outside patio with a variety of chairs and tables set with breakfast food items
close up view of the afternoon wine and cheese offering standard room with king bed showing chair and desk Accessible Fireside suite living room with queen size sofa sleeper couch, flat screen TV and fireplace with a roaring fire
Accessible Fireside Suite guest room with King bed standard guet room with king siz ebed with TV, desk and chair Accessible Fireside Suite bathroom with beautiful subway tiles, large comode are with grab bars, roll under sink and roll in shower with hand held shower
Accessible Fireside Suite bathroom Lobby area displayig breakfast options Exterior patio with table next to small water fountain with chilled wine bottle and glasses
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aerial view of the on-site pool