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Bed down with vintage style in one of five shiny metal Airstream trailers parked near up-
per State St, north of downtown. All five architect-designed trailers have unique perks,
such as a clawfoot tub or extra twin-size beds for kiddos, as well as a full kitchen and com-
plimentary cruiser bikes to borrow. Book ahead; two-night minimum may apply. Pet fee
$25.
Hotel Indigo
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
r from $170; )
Poised between downtown and the beach, this petite Euro-chic boutique hotel has all the
right touches: curated contemporary-art displays, rooftop patios and ecofriendly green-
design elements like a living-plant wall. Peruse local-interest and art history books in the
library nook, or retreat to your room and wrap yourself up in a plush bathrobe. Parking
$14.
Agave Inn
MOTEL
805-687-6009;
http://agaveinnsb.com
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3222 State St; r incl breakfast from $119;
)
While it's still just a motel at heart, this boutique-on-a-budget property's 'Mexican pop
meets modern' motif livens things up with a color palette from a Frieda Kahlo painting.
Flat-screen TVs, microwaves, minifridges and air-con make it a standout option. Family-
sized rooms have kitchenettes and pull-out sofa beds. Continental breakfast included.
Harbor House Inn
MOTEL
888-474-6789, 805-962-9745;
www.harborhouseinn.com
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104 Bath St; r
from $180; )
Down by the harbor, this converted motel offers brightly lit studios with hardwood floors
and a beachy design scheme. A few have full kitchens and fireplaces, but there's no air-
con. Rates include a welcome basket of breakfast goodies (with a two-night minimum
stay) and beach towels, chairs and umbrellas and three-speed bicycles to borrow. Pet fee
$20.
