The Holiday Inn Express-Hotel Virginia is perfectly located in the heart of Santa Barbara. Whether visiting for business or pleasure, guests are steps from downtown and Santa Barbara’s famous “State Street”, lined with fine restaurants and shopping. Sunny beaches are within walking distance as is Stearns Wharf and many attractions that include the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Mall, Sunday Art Walk along the beach, Santa Barbara Harbor, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Tuesday and Saturday Farmer’s Markets, Brinkerhoff Street – “Antique Alley” and more. Other nearby attractions include the Santa Barbara Mission, the “Queen of Missions”, Botanic Gardens, Zoo, Natural History Museum and its Sea Center at the Wharf, University of California at Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Wine Country. Evenings are spectacular in Santa Barbara and guests are within walking distance of not only world-class food and beverages but also theatre performances in the famous Arlington, Lobero or Granada Theaters, popular nightly entertainment at clubs on State Street or romantic walks along the beach. Special events include Old Spanish Days, Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Summer Solstice Parade, and festivals throughout the year representing numerous cultures such as Greek, French, Irish, German, Jewish and much more.  Community Events Calendar Visit the Historic Hotel Virginia HISTORY   Click here to make on-line reservation Concierge (click here)

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