Comments on: How To Have a Budget Vacation in High End Santa Barbara

By: Steven

Steven — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:02:04 +0000

All of these posts on this blog are so right, glad we have some seasoned vets on the page! I love going to Santa Barbara but the first few times I had to learn the hard way about how expensive it is to go there. There are several easy corners to cut when trying to save money when traveling there, you just gotta know where to look. You list some excellent suggestions and it should make for a great trip and all the while saving a great deal of money, how can you beat that?

By: Dylan

Dylan — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:06:43 +0000

There is a lot more that meets the eye in Santa Barbara. Not everything has to cost so much that towards the end of your trip or when you go home you feel like you over spent and are now limited for a while with funds.

By: Lauren B.

Lauren B. — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:29:01 +0000

Wow, all the above comments are all saying the same thing about Santa Barbara-it is not hard to have a budget friendly vacation in an above board expensive town like Santa Barbara.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:21:57 +0000

Having a budget vacation in the ultra expensive Santa Barbara isn’t all that hard. There are a ton of great restaurants to choose from as well as family fun activities or if there are no kids involved- adult activities. When I went to UCSB, I had a lot of fun exploring the city and getting acclimated with my surroundings. I’ve stayed at the Days Inn in downtown and I wasn’t too impressed with accommodations as well that the service was shotty. Uncle Rocco’s is a great pizza place right in the heart of SB and has some EXCELLENT pizza! I also recommend Rustys down by the pier. Love that it is in a lighthouse! If you are looking for more elegance at a lower cost I would recommend checking out The South Coast Inn (www.goleta-hotel.com). Right outside of town with much more class then a lousy and expensive hotel right in town.

By: Grace

Grace — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:53:14 +0000

I totally agree with Lesly! Rose Cafe is an excellent restaurant to dine at! As well as the South Coast Inn. Best value in Santa Barbara; very elegant and the service is excellent as well!

By: Lesly J.

Lesly J. — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:59:42 +0000

These are some great tips! There are plenty of other great budget hotels and restaurants all along Santa Barbara so it makes your trip a whole lot easier to handle and afford. Rose Cafe is a great mexican restaurant that isn’t too expensive and it is right on the mesa. As well as the South Coast Inn. Really elegant and it gives you the ability to escape the noise of downtown but being close enough to be right there whenever you want!

By: Taylor Logan-Smith

Taylor Logan-Smith — Thu, 19 May 2011 04:52:28 +0000

You should add going to Rusty’s Pizza along the beach and hiking Inspiration Point (if you’re up for it!). Also a great place to stay would be The Sandman Inn. The location is great and the price is even greater. The rooms are quaint and their two beautiful pools make any vacation that much better!