Castillo Inn at the BeachvsOjai Valley Inn
Castillo Inn at the Beach and Ojai Valley Inn are both endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Ojai Valley Inn scores slightly higher than Castillo Inn at the Beach. Ojai Valley Inn scores 76 with positive reviews from 3 reviews such as Forbes Travel Guide, Fodor's and Time Out.
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Gayot
Oyster
Lonely Planet
22 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $79/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Accessible
Gayot "Besides being small, this above-average motel has outdoor hallways, yet it's exceptionally clean and comfortable."
Oyster Budget
"While not directly on the beach, this budget-friendly, motel-style property is located about a block away from the marina at Santa Barbara Harbor." Full review
Lonely Planet "Minutes from West Beach, the harbor and Stearns Wharf, you can't get better priced accommodations in central Santa Barbara than at the Castillo Inn." Full review
Ojai Valley Inn
Fodor's
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
905 Country Club Rd, Ojai, CA 93023
From $459/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "This outdoorsy, golf-oriented resort and spa is set on beautifully landscaped grounds, with hillside views in nearly all directions."
i
If you're a history buff, ask for a room in the original 90-year-old adobe building.
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"It’s no wonder why the celebrated Ojai Valley
Inn attracts artists from all over the world." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Stay at the five-star Ojai Valley Inn and relax with a luxe spa treatment, play a round of golf or tennis, experience beekeeping, birdwatching...or just relax and enjoy the view from your balcony."
11 Best Weekend Trips From Los Angeles
April 29, 2023
Travel + Leisure "The property is gorgeous and has something for everyone, including world-class dining, amazing wineries, a fabulous spa, walking and biking trails, and golf."
Afar Magazine "There’s a comfortable stillness to the acres of Ojai Valley Inn and Spa that’s apparent even when a cacophony of voices fills the air. Sunlight shines brightly against the resort’s white..." Full review
Afar Magazine "Spread across 220 acres of coastal valley, the Ojai Valley Inn opened in 1923, originally commissioned by an early 20th-century glass tycoon. With white stucco and terra-cotta buildings,..." Full review
