De La Vina Inn – A Favorite for Families in Santa Barbara
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
De La Vina Inn features 8 private suites, each with a flat-screen TV, cable, Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom. Select rooms include wood-burning fireplaces, private patios with garden or city views, and Casper mattresses. The Penthouse Suite spans the entire third floor, offering a king-sized bed, private deck, and fireplace.
Dining Options
Guests can upgrade to a hot breakfast prepared by a local chef, available with full inn buyout. Culinary experiences include chef-curated excursion packs, personalized five-course dinners by Michelin-recognized Chef Julian Martinez, pizza masterclasses using an Ooni oven, and fridge stocking with locally sourced essentials.
Leisure & Activities
The hotel's sun room and landscaped garden with fountains provide outdoor relaxation. Nearby activities include wine tours in Santa Ynez Valley, hiking trails, kayaking, and visits to State Street Promenade's shops and restaurants, located two blocks away. Beach access is within walking distance.
Location & Transport
De La Vina Inn is in downtown Santa Barbara, two blocks from State Street Promenade and Paseo Nuevo shopping center. Nearby landmarks include Santa Barbara Museum of Art (1 km), Stearns Wharf (2.5 km), and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park (1 km). Free private parking is available.
Event Hosting
The inn offers full buyouts for events like weddings and reunions, accommodating up to 50 guests. Packages include outdoor furniture, BBQ grills, heat lamps, and catering by Chef Julian Martinez. Rules require advance booking and may include toilet trailer rentals for groups over 25.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Allergy-free rooms
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Bowling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Dining
- Snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor