Best Western Travel Programs
California
Ride Route 66
Explore the history, adventure and kitsch of America's famous 'Mother Road', Best Western-style. Journey along the 2,400-mile Route 66 and take part in the monthly Scavenger Hunt to win great prizes!
AAA Members
Members of AAA, CAA, and ARC Europe receive discount rates at approved hotels throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. Join the AAA Preferred Rewards program and receive even more exclusive offers.
BEST WESTERN PLUS South Coast Inn
5620 Calle Real, Goleta, California 93117-2319Phone: 805/967-3200 | Fax: 805/683-4466
Experience the warm hospitality and exceptional comfort that has become our trademark at BEST WESTERN PLUS South Coast Inn. Surrounded by picturesque mountain views, we provide vacation and business travelers alike with a quiet oasis just minutes from the excitement of downtown Santa Barbara. We take great pride in meeting your needs at an affordable price. Our location provides convenient access to the area's finest beaches, golf courses, airport, high-tech business centers, and the University of California at Santa Barbara. We look forward to serving you and making your visit to the South Coast most enjoyable.
Local Events Worth Considering:
February 2012
Choose a delicious meal with BV Century Cellars Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon at Pascucci in Santa Barbara.
At Morro Rock in Morro Bay.
Watch us feed sharks and rays in the Shark Habitat Tank. At the Ty Warner Sea Center in Santa Barbara.
March 2012
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3.5 city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine.
At the Sullivan-Goss Books/Arts & Letters Cafe in Santa Barbara.
April 2012
Professional and amateur athletes make the annual pilgrimage to participate in cycling's best competitive events. In Monterey.
Big Sur to Carmel. Run along scenic Highway One, the nation's first nationally designated Scenic Highway.
May 2012
The finest sports and racing motorcycles at the 4th annual The Quail Motorcycle Gathering at Quail Lodge Golf Club, in Carmel.
Ferrari Racing Days return to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca with three full days of racing with the Ferrari 458 Challenge. In Monterey.
June 2012
Come to the Monterey Fairgrounds for the greatest assortment of Beer ever assembled on the Central Coast.
Car Show, Cruise Night, Surf & Turf Dinner, Gala Night, Live Entertainment and Beer Garden. In Pismo Beach.
Gathering of local community citizens promoting youth and the Arts and Blues.
Nearby Attractions:
List All CA AttractionsChumash Painted Cave State Historic Park
The Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park is located near Goleta in the Santa Ynez Mountains of the Los Padres National Forest. The Chumash Native Americans created the rock art on the cave walls, in the 1600s and earlier. Hike down a steep path to the protected entrance of the cave, to take a look at these incredible, colorful art carvings.
The cave has been included on the National Register of Historical Places since 1972. This sandstone cave is a must-see for visitors in the Santa Barbara area in central coast region of California. Become a guest of one of the several area Best Western hotels for comfortable and convenient lodging.
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Site
A former military installaltion, the Presidio of Santa Barbara is one of the city's most significant landmarks. Just off of Main Street, at the corner of Santa Barbara Street and East Canon Perdido Street, visitors can see two of the original sections of the Presidio quadrangle.
An active archeological dig continues at the site as well as on-going reconstruction of the original layout of buildings. The original El Cuartel section of the Presidio is Santa Barbara's oldest building and the second oldest in California. Escape the hustle and bustle of busy Santa Barbara for a visit to this state historic park and enjoy a look into California's past.
