Although listed as being in Santa Barbara, the Holiday Inn hotel is located near the center of the neighboring town of Goleta, 6 miles east, right next to a Best Western. The Inn is a sizeable (160 room), elegant, full service hotel featuring an enclosed courtyard garden with palm trees and a large outdoor pool. The distance from Santa Barbara means slightly lower prices than lodging closer to the center, though Goleta provides all necessary facilities with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. Santa Barbara Airport and Goleta Beach are both 1.5 miles to the south. The Holiday Inn has its own restaurant - Remington's - serving breakfast & dinner, plus other amenities of guest laundry, free airport shuttle and a business center.

With mountain views, and beautiful landscaped grounds featuring gardens, tropical plants, a pool & a hot tub, the Best Western South Coast Inn is a relaxing place to stay, and well located - 3 miles from the nearest beach, a mile from all necessary facilities in the center of Goleta, and 6 miles from Santa Barbara. Rooms (121 of them) are large, modern and nicely decorated, containing a microwave/refrigerator, coffee making & ironing facilities. In addition to the expected complimentary continental breakfast, the inn hosts a free wine & cheese reception 3 evenings a week.