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Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Beach
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Maybe you're not the type of person that is typically impressed by a Motel 6. Well, that's fine, but this one, the particular Motel 6, deserves a little extra notice. Why? Because it's actually the... Read More
Maybe you're not the type of person that is typically impressed by a Motel 6. Well, that's fine, but this one, the particular Motel 6, deserves a little extra notice. Why? Because it's actually the original Motel 6, opened in 1962. That's right, the very first one! (Rooms were $6 a night, hence the name.) And, besides that little tidbit, it's truly lovely. There are granite countertops in the bathrooms, nice TVs in every room and, oh, a little thing we like to call an ocean view. It's pet friendly too. Your best bet for a budget stay at the beach! Walking distance to the Santa Barbara Zoo and shuttle transportation.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Geneva Ives
Santa Barbara Local Expert
- Recommended as Best Hotels Because: Why not stay in the original Motel 6? Rooms were $6 a night. That's not the case today, but it's still a great deal!
- Best for Beach Hotels Because: Enjoy beachfront sights and sounds without beachfront prices. This is the first Motel 6, so it's basically a piece of travel history.
- Best for Budget Hotels Because: This is the very first Motel 6... ever! Rooms are not longer $6 a night, but they are affordable, and there's an ocean view.
- Best for Family-Friendly Hotels Because: Not every family vacation has to cost a fortune, right? This is the original Motel 6, and it's not far from the beach.
- Best for Pet-Friendly Hotels Because: Pets stay free at this (and every) Motel 6. This one is just a block from the beach!
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