Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Offering views of the Santa Ynez Mountains, this informal hotel is a mile from US-101, 2 miles from scenic views and birdwatching at Sands Beach, and 11 miles from downtown Santa Barbara. The unfussy, warm rooms offer free Wi-Fi and 50-inch flat-screen TVs, along with microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. Some have balconies and/or mountain views. Room service is available. There's a rooftop restaurant and bar with mountain views. Other amenities include a heated outdoor pool and a fitness room, plus a 24-hour convenience store and 3, 500 sq ft of meeting space.