La Playa Inn
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About this property
La Playa Inn is an independent hotel located in Santa Barbara, just steps from the beach. Positioned in the heart of Santa Barbara's coastal area, the property sits a 4-minute walk from Santa Barbara City College and 13 minutes on foot from Stearns Wharf. The Santa Barbara Zoo is 2.6 miles away, and the Santa Barbara County Courthouse is 1.8 miles from the hotel.
All 38 rooms feature air conditioning, LED televisions, and pillowtop beds for comfort. Each room includes complimentary wireless internet access, a safe, and a desk. Daily housekeeping service is provided, and digital programming is available for in-room entertainment. Guest comfort ratings for the rooms are strong at 4.7 out of 5.
The property offers a terrace with views and a range of practical amenities. Guests have access to complimentary WiFi throughout the property, concierge services, and tours and ticket assistance. The hotel provides off-street parking with limited spaces, an electric car charging station, and accessible van parking. Additional conveniences include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, a safe-deposit box, and a vending machine. The property is smoke-free, wheelchair accessible, and welcomes service animals. A professional property manager is on site to assist with guest needs.
Check-in at La Playa Inn begins at 3:00 PM and extends until midnight, with standard checkout at 11:00 AM. The hotel is pet-free, though service animals are welcome. The property maintains LGBTQIA+ friendly practices and is located near fishing opportunities and Arroyo Burro Beach.
Location & nearby attractions
Carriage and Western Art Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
West Beach - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Santa Barbara Harbor - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Santa Barbara City College - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Moreton Bay Fig Tree - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Reagan Ranch Center - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Leadbetter Beach - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Stearns Wharf - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Chase Palm Park - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Antioch University - 1.6 km / 1 mi
East Beach - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
The nearest airports are:
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 16.6 km / 10.3 mi
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 48.3 km / 30 mi
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Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Pet policy
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets not allowed
Fees & policies
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Know before you go
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).