DescriptionCome stay with us for that special get-away at the Best Western Encina Lodge and Suites. Our friendly staff welcomes you with a smile. Our 121 rooms and suites are distinctively elegant, comfortable, and peaceful. Relax and enjoy our heated pool. Unwind after your journey in our therapeutic spa. The Best Western Encina Lodge and Suites, acclaimed for its peaceful atmosphere, is within walking distance of the Queen of the Missions and the famous "Red Tile" tour in our historic downtown area, and adjacent to the Sansum Clinic and Cottage Hospital. Miles of sandy beaches, the breakwater, wharf and numerous recreational activities are within minutes of our central location. Our friendly and professional staff is waiting to serve you. Visit soon!
AmenitiesBaby sitting
Bar
Beauty facilities
Business centre
Tea and coffee making facilities
Courtesy car
24-hour reception
Disabled facilities
Express check-out
Free parking
Free calls
Hairdresser
Non smoking rooms
Newspapers
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room Service
Safety deposit
Shops
Spa
Cable television
Valet parking
Hotel Amenities
Victoria's CafÈ on site for breakfast, lunch and dinner open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Bar/lounge
Heated outdoor pool
Massage facilities
Whirlpool
Free newspaper
Gift shops/commercial services
Barber/beauty shop
Business center and services including computer modem hook-ups, fax and photocopying. Notary public, and catering
24-hour front desk
Express check-out
Baby-sitting/child services
Children 12 and under stay free
Laundry/valet services featuring same-day dry cleaning
Ice and vending machines
Safe deposit box
Multilingual staff (English, Spanish)
Weekly and monthly rates available
Free shuttle to the Sansum Clinic, Cottage Hospital and area doctors' offices available
Airport courtesy car 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Free parking
Directions
If you are traveling from either north or south on Highway 101, take the Mission Street Exit, turn east toward the mountains, and drive 2 blocks to Bath Street, then make a left turn onto Bath Street. The Best Western Encina Lodge and Suites is 2 blocks beyond on the right side.
Area Information
Local Attractions:
2 miles from the "Queen of the Missions." Santa Barbara Mission is the tenth of the California missions founded by the Spanish Franciscans, established December 4, 1786. Stroll through the museum, cloister gardens, chapel and cemetery on a self-guided tour
2 miles from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, one of the nation's outstanding regional museums with important holdings of American art by such artists as O'Keeffe, Eakins, Sargent and Hopper
2 miles from the Santa Barbara Courthouse, this magnificent Spanish-Moorish structure is one of the most beautiful public buildings in the U.S. The elegant interior includes hand-painted ceilings, wrought-iron chandeliers, giant murals, carved doors and imported tiles. Visit the 80-foot tower for panoramic views of the city
2 miles from downtown Santa Barbara and the "Red Tile Walking Tour." Stroll through the Downtown Historic Area, visit El Presido, the Spanish fort where Santa Barbara began more than 200 years ago, historic adobe houses, and the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Browse through galleries and boutiques
2 miles from a scenic drive along Butterfly Beach and the Santa Barbara Riveriera. Follow signs for Scenic Drive
2 miles from the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, featuring native California flora in a beautiful natural setting
2 miles from the Museum of Natural History for insight into the area's geology, wildlife and native Chumash culture
2 miles from the Arts and Crafts Show along Cabrillo Boulevard every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to sunset
2 miles from Sterns Wharf, the oldest working pier in California. Visit Sea Center marine exhibits, shops and eateries
2 miles from Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens. On a former oceanfront estate, the zoo offers more than 700 animals from around the world including big cats, elephants, gorillas, anteaters and giraffes in a delightful garden setting
4 miles from Monecito, famous for its elegant estates and celebrity residents. Coast Village Road has been called the Rodeo Drive of Santa Barbara
8 miles from Solvang, the enchanted Danish village, where you will enjoy unique shops, a real fairyland in the heart of the beautiful Santa Barbara County wine region, renowned for its chardonnay and pinot noir, the vineyards are California's newest premier wine-making region. More than 10,000 acres in the beautiful Santa Ynez, Los Alamos and Santa Maria valleys are lined with wine grapes. More than 40 wineries welcome you to their private tasting room
Hospitals:
Adjacent to Sansum Clinic
Adjacent to Cottage Hospital
Universities:
2 miles from Santa Barbara City College
7 miles from University of California-Santa Barbara
Golf Courses:
1 mile from Santa Barbara Golf Course with 18 holes
2 miles from Glen Annie Golf Course, a new 18-hole par 71 course
25 minutes to Sandpiper Golf Club, an 18-hole PGA-rated seaside course
30 minute drive from Rancho San Marcos Golf Course, a new 18-hole scenic course
Restaurants:
Andrias Harborside Restaurant
Bouchon
Brigittes
Brophy Brothers
CafÈ Buenos Aires
Chucks Steakhouse
Eladios
El Paseo Restaurant
Endless Summer
Gisellas
Harbor Restaurant
Palazzios
Paradise CafÈ
Pascucci
Victoria's CafÈ
Waterfront CafÈ
Transportation:
1 mile from Amtrak station
10 miles from Santa Barbara Airport
Credit Cards
American Express
Master Card
Carte Blanche
Diners Club
Discover Card
Visa
Amoco Multi
Amoco Torch
