Here are a few recommended hotels in the Santa Barbara area. There are plenty to pick from, April is not quite peak season for tourism but please give yourself plenty of time to book.
Kimpton Canary Hotel
Located in Downtown, this hotel has a rooftop pool, nice rooms and an amazing restraunt. The roof is one of the best views in town. Within 5 minutes of the venue.
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Located on East Beach, nice rooms, large beautiful space with view of the ocean. Within 15 minutes of the venue.
Santa Barbara Inn
Located on East Beach, luxury rooms, great in-house restraunt and view of the beach. Within 15 minutes of the Venue.
Courtyard Santa Barbara Downtown
Located Downtown, walking distance to the venue, very central for hanging out downtown.
There are dozens of smaller hotels where you can find comfortable rooms close to the venue. There are no bad parts of town, really....
Here is a link for more Hotels in Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara


533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, US
In Santa Barbara (Historic Downtown Santa Barbara)Make yourself at home in one of the 75 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.W
Haley Hotel


26 East Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA, US
In Santa Barbara (Historic Downtown Santa Barbara)Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 17 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.Located in Santa Barbara (Historic Downtown Santa Barbar
Riviera Beach House


121 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, US
Near Stearns WharfMake yourself at home in one of the 41 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.With a stay at Riviera Beach House, y
Hotel Californian


36 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, US
Near Stearns WharfMake yourself at home in one of the 121 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and espresso makers. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.A stay at Hotel Californian p
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown


1601 State St, Santa Barbara, CA, US
In Santa Barbara (Oak Park)Stay in one of 122 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.With a stay at Courtyard by Marriott Sa
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara


202 West Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, US
Near Santa Barbara HarborStay in one of 121 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers.A stay at Hotel Milo
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort


633 East Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, US
Near East BeachMake yourself at home in one of the 360 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and MP3 docking stations. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Cable programming provides entertainment, and wired and wireless internet access is available for a surcharge. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.With a
El Encanto a Belmond Hotel Santa Barbara


800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA, US
Near Mission Santa BarbaraMake yourself at home in one of the 92 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers
Mar Monte Hotel in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt


1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, US
Near Santa Barbara ZooMake yourself at home in one of the 176 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.A stay