Santa Barbara, California, is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the west coast.  

Popularity comes at a price, and budget travelers often get left out in the cold.

If you want to visit Santa Barbara but don’t have the $500 a night to stay in one of the many central and luxurious hotels/inn…..I have a solution and its the Hotel Virigina, a Holiday Inn Express.

The Hotel Virginia was originally built in 1916 and is a historical landmark.  The recent renovations have left the rooms looking like mini-four seasons digs.  

Not only are the rooms great, the location can’t be beat.  The hotel is in the center of downtown and only a few blocks from the beach…..it is so central that you can park your car for the weekend and see everything by foot.

Rooms start at $159 and although you might be able to find more budget accommodations in Santa Barbara, you would be hard pressed to find a place so central and with so much charm.

Visit them at HotelVirginia.com