"This beachfront hotel may only be a motel makeover, but it's a good one, with perky, beachy decor by model-turned-furnishings-maven Kathy Ireland."

"If you're going to vacation in Santa Barbara, you might as well stay in style and on the beach -- ergo, at the Hotel Oceana, a "beach chic" hotel with an oceanfront setting and an L.A. makeover." Full review

"Located directly across the street from the ocean, Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara is a cute beachside property ideally located minutes from downtown." Full review

"The Oceana is being entirely restyled and updated from 1950s kitsch to new-millennium chic, with aggressive color schemes, crisp cotton sheets, down comforters and aromatherapy bath products."

"Just across the street from the beach and adjacent to the popular shopping and dining of Old Town, the location of this hotel can't be beat."

"Located on 2 acres, between the more modest, commercial West Beach Inn and the stylish Harbor View hotel, this property shows substantive contemporary style and water vistas." Full review

"Oceanfront digs with two pools and locally-sourced breakfast, steps from Santa Barbara's shops and beaches." Full review

"Situated a block from the beach and within walking distance of Stearns Wharf, the Hotel Milo Santa Barbara offers guests a cozy stay with ocean views." Full review

"The Milo is a laid-back beachfront stay that puts you at the center of everything Santa Barbara is known for: gorgeous beaches, the historic Stearns Wharf, and the bustling downtown...."