Beachside InnvsSimpson House Inn
BEST WESTERN Beachside Inn and Simpson House Inn are both rated very highly by experts. Overall, Simpson House Inn ranks significantly higher than BEST WESTERN Beachside Inn. Simpson House Inn ranks #5 in Santa Barbara with recommendations from 6 reviews including Gayot, concierge.com and Frommer's.
Beachside Inn
 Oyster
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $125/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Pool
 - Family Friendly
 
 Budget
 "Located between a public park and Stearns Wharf, the Best Western Beachside Inn is a lower-mid-range chain hotel ideally located for those looking to spend time along Santa Barbara's waterfront." Full review
Simpson House Inn
 Concierge
 Frommer's
 Oyster
 Star Service
 Gayot
 Lonely Planet
 Fodor's
 Hideaway Report
 The Telegraph
121 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $290/night
- Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Free Parking
 
 "While the Simpson is pretty grand, with French antique armoires, wood-burning fireplaces, and an acre of flowering gardens, it still feels like a home." 
 "Fact is, the Simpson House goes the distance -- and then some -- to create the perfect stay." Full review
 Upscale
 "The quaint and upscale Simpson House Inn resides in a quiet residential area in an old Victorian home, originally built in 1872." Full review
 "This is indeed Santa Barbara's best bed-and-breakfast." Full review
 "This beautifully restored Victorian dates back to 1874 and is known as one of America's best B&Bs." 
 "Whether you book an elegant suite .... or a sweet cottage with a wood-burning fireplace, you'll be pampered at this Victorian-era estate ensconced by English gardens." Full review
 "If you're a fan of traditional B&Bs, this property, with its beautifully appointed Victorian main house and acre of lush gardens, is for you." Full review
91.0
 "This utterly charming bed-and-breakfast is just a short stroll from Santa Barbara’s many shops and restaurants." Full review
9.0
 "The inn is boutique in size, but lavish in luxury accommodations and amenities." Full review