Inn At East BeachvsAgave Inn
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Inn At East Beach ranks marginally better than Agave Inn. Inn At East Beach scores 74 with recommendations from 4 publications like Gayot, Jetsetter and Oyster.
Inn At East Beach
 Rough Guide
 Gayot
 Oyster
 Jetsetter
1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 
From $108/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundy Room
 - Pool
 - Free Parking
 - Multilingual
 
 "Has a motel-like appearance but clean, modern rooms with free wi-fi, microwaves and fridges and some suites with kitchens, built around a kidneyshaped pool." 
 "Celebrated for character and value, The Inn at East Beach has earned a devoted following of return guests." 
 Budget
 "Modern, clean, and well-maintained. Some of the beach-y, attractive rooms at this budget-friendly property... have full-size kitchens." Full review
 "Classic roadside motel reborn as an econo-luxe sleep with a small pool, just one block from Santa Barbara’s best beach." Full review
Agave Inn
 Time Out
 Gayot
 Lonely Planet
 Oyster
3222 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
From $99/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Free Parking
 - Multilingual
 - Kitchenette
 - Breakfast included
 
 "A reasonably-priced, hip boutique motel with bright colors...it's just a short walk to the restaurants and groceries on State Street." Full review
 "Mexican pop meets modern at this hip inn." 
 "While it’s still just a motel at heart, this boutique-on-a-budget property’s ‘Mexican pop meets modern’ motif livens things up with a color palette from a Frieda Kahlo painting." Full review
 Budget
 "A hip makeover... turned its basic rooms into fun crash pads with iPod docks, Mexican blankets, and Lucite chairs." Full review