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$100-210; )
The very first Motel 6 to 'leave the light on for you' has been remodeled with IKEA-esque
contemporary design, flat-screen TVs and multimedia stations. It fills nightly; book ahead.
Wi-fi costs $3 extra every 24 hours. Pet fee $10.
El Encanto
LUXURY HOTEL
$475; )
Triumphantly reborn, this 1920s icon of Santa Barbara style is a hilltop hideaway for trav-
elers who demand the very best of everything. An infinity pool gazes out at the Pacific,
while flower-filled gardens, fireplace lounges, a full-service spa and private bungalows
with sun-drenched patios concoct the glamorous atmosphere perfectly fitted to SoCal so-
cialites. Grab sunset drinks on the ocean-view terrace. Parking $35.
Inn of the Spanish Garden
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
St; d incl breakfast from $309; )
At this Spanish-colonial-style inn, casual elegance, top-notch service and an impossibly
romantic central courtyard will have you lording about like the don of your own private
villa. Beds have luxurious linens, bathrooms have oversized bathtubs and concierge ser-
vice is top-notch. Palms surround a small outdoor pool, or unwind with a massage in your
room.
El Capitan Canyon
CABIN, CAMPGROUND
fari tent $155, yurt $205, cabins $225-795; )
Inland from El Capitán State Beach, this 'glamping' resort is for those who hate to wake
up with dirt under their nails. No cars are allowed up-canyon during peak season, making
this woodsy resort more peaceful. Safari tents are rustic and share bathrooms, while creek-
side cabins are more deluxe, some with kitchenettes; all have their own outdoor firepit.