37% off (Sale price $143.28, Reg. Price $228.78) :: Hotel at a Glance: The WayfarerAt first glance, The Wayfarer looks like many other Santa Barbara buildings. But mixed in with the hotels stucco exterior are mermaid wallpaper and pillows bearing pigtail-wearing tigers, plus inflatable poolside chairs and a robot accent wall. The Wayfarers quirky decor is a perfect fit for the citys Funk Zone, where repurposed warehouses donning colorful murals house shops and art galleries. Free continental breakfast with options such as bagels and yogurt Weekly events include Sunday yoga classes by the outdoor pool and Tuesday tours of neighborhood wineries. Distance from the beach: about a 10-minute walk, or a 3-minute ride on one of the hotels rental bikes Press shout-out: New York magazine says the lobby feels more like a grownup rec room with games like giant Jenga.Santa Barbara, California: Beach Town Nicknamed The American RivieraSanta Barbara stands out among the towns along the 400-mile stretch between San Francisco and Los Angeles thanks to its prime location: it’s sandwiched between Pacific beaches to the south and the Santa Ynez Mountains to the north. Its urban, but not overly so—the downtown corridor along State Street is lined with mom-and-pop shops, cafés, bars, art galleries, and movie theaters.A subtle Mediterranean influence graces most buildings: there are red-tile roofs, stucco façades, and Moorish-style arches. The climate is breezy and warm all year, providing an environment for lush tropical foliage to thrive. Its easy to see why the city bills itself as The American Riviera.
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