Resort Activities and Area Attractions

Resort Games

Our beautiful 24-acre resort offers lots to explore. Guests can enjoy checkers, chess, giant Jenga, ping pong, corn hole, croquet and more while staying with us.  For equipment, please see the front desk.

Beach Chair Rentals

Beach days made easy! Rent 2 Beach Chairs and 2 Towels for only $25 per day. Reserve through our iPoolside app (click below). Available for pick up at the Front Desk. Charges will be applied to your guestrom folio. Guests must return chairs and towels the same day. A $50 charge will be applied to guest folios for damaged or unreturned chairs & towels. 

** If you are interested in renting Beach Chairs and Towels outside of concierge hours, please visit the front desk in the main lobby. ** 

Doggone VIPs

Our Director of Pet Services ensures all of our canine guests receive special treatment, including: refreshing pet water stations at our main entrance, tennis balls & treats at check-in, our chef’s delicious dog-friendly gourmet menu at the Set restaurant and much more.  Pets can even schedule a photo shoot with Santa Barbara’s premier pet photographer, WinkFace Photography, capturing them in all their glory in and around Santa Barbara.  Book your photography session today WinkFace Photography | Dog & Pet Photographer Santa Barbara (winkfacephotos.com). 

Pool Chair Reservations

Skip the wait and reserve your pool lounge chairs ahead of time.  Each guest may attempt to make one reservation for each day, for a maximum of 4 guests. When reserving the lounge chairs, each guest noted in the reservation will be reserved a lounge chair, the specific location of which is not guaranteed. If guests do not arrive within 15-minutes of their scheduled arrival time, guests' reservation will be canceled and potentially provided to a guest on the Waitlist.

If reservations are unavailable, we invite you to join our waitlist should we have a cancellation or no show.

Bicycle Rentals

Cruise around Santa Barbara with bicycle rentals. Located onsite just outside the lobby, multiple bicyles are available from 9am - 5pm daily. Daily resort fee includes a 2 hour bicycle rental.  

Pop Up Special Events

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is excited to bring you a great line up of special events and activities throughout the fall.  Check back for calendar updates.

S'mores Fire Pit Seating

Enjoy dining oceanfront and fireside at the Set.  Fire pit seatings areas accommodate groups up to 6.  Available in 60 minute increments.  $75.00 food and beverage minimum spend is required at each fire pit.  Reserve your fire pit today through our iPoolside app. 

Picnic Baskets To Go

Enjoy picnic baskets available for purchase from Java del Mar.  Baskets may be reserved 24 hours in advance through our iPoolside App.  Baskets feature delicious chef’s custom picnic menu, select 12 oz. cans of wine (equal to one bottle), and an authentic Mexican beach towel.

BASKETS ARE READY TO GO STARTING JULY 15th!

Onsite Dining

The resort offers 4 dining experiences for guests to enjoy this summer. This summer guests can enjoy our newly-renovated and expanded Set Patio.  

Treat Trolley

In for a treat? Be sure to look out for the Treat Trolley as it will make its way around the resort with various, seasonal treats! To view the weekly menu, please click the button below. 

Surfing

Take your adventure to the water with a surfing safari in partnership with SB Adventure Company. Santa Barbara Adventure Company | Tours & Activities (sbadventureco.com)

Kayak & Stand-up Paddle Boarding Rentals

Santa Barbara Sailing Center offers kayaking and standup paddle boarding.  Located at the Santa Barbara Harbor.  Reserve online through their website today Santa Barbara Rental Kayaks,, Stand-Up Paddle Boards & More (sbsail.com)

RENTAL RATES

Discover the Funk Zone

Within walking distance of the hotel, The Funk Zone is a relatively new addition to the city’s landscape, featuring notable local eateries, art galleries, wine boutiques and microbreweries. Visit our concierge desk for great recommendations on places to dine, wine or unwind in this hip, artsy locale.  

Retail Therapy

Whether you are walking the boards at iconic Stearn's Wharf, exploring the State Street Promenade or Paseo Nuevo, an open air shopping mall, Santa Barbara has a shopping experience perfect for you. 

Santa Barbara Breweries

Santa Barbara is for beer lovers whose palates long to explore the Central Coast's finest crafts.  Explore the local brew scene on your next visit.

'HOP' on over to one of our local brewery websites today to learn more:

Wine Tasting

The Central Coast is known for it's wine and Santa Barbara is the ideal destination to taste.  With over 20 tasting rooms in the downtown district, there is a glass to please every palate.  Check out Visit Santa Barbara's Urban Wine Trail to plan your journey toward your next glass of vino.

Santa Barbara Zoo

Learn about the lions, feed the giraffes or peak at the penguins at The Santa Barbara Zoo.  Home to 146 species of mammals, reptiles, birds and insects exhibited in open, naturalistic habitats, the zoo is within walking distance of the resort.  The zoo requires advance reservations to visit, so be sure to get your tickets ahead of time.   

Sailing

Whether you are whale watching or enjoying a sunset cruise, Santa Barbara never looks better than when you are aboard Santa Barbara Sailing Center's Double Dolphin Catamaran.  Reserve your spot on one of their public cruises today.  

Santa Barbara Sailing Center also offers private charters and small boat rentals.  

MOXI Museum

Fun for all ages, ignite your learning through interactive experiences in science and creativity. With three floors of exhibits, you can explore and discover new things about the world around you. 

Hiking

In between the Pacific Ocean and Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara offers some of the most beautiful hikes. Whether you want to challenge yourself to towering heights, be rewarded with a waterfall, or stroll along flat paths, Santa Barbara has a wide variety of unique trails. 

Old Mission Santa Barbara

Founded in 1786 by the Spanish Franciscans, travel back in time to learn more about Santa Barbara's earlier days. Take a self-guided tour and see historical artwork, artifacts and multiple lush gardens. 

Horseback Riding

Experience Santa Barbara's beaches or trails on horseback. Reserve your spot online or by phone. 

Painted Cabernet

While sipping wine and listening to good music, replicate a class painting one step at a time guided by an instructional artist. Classes are offered in-person or through Zoom. Classes are about 2 to 2.5 hours long. Register online or through the phone to reserve a spot. Must be 21 years of age. 

Tennis Facility

Our resort is home to Santa Barbara’s finest tennis academy, Dimitar Tennis Academy. Take a tennis lesson from renowned tennis instructor Dimitar Yazadzhiev. Our tennis facility boasts three well-lighted courts. 

Salon del Mar

Salon Del Mar is Santa Barbara’s only oceanfront hair studio located within the Santa Barbara Hilton Beachfront Resort.

Using only the highest quality products and professional services, we cater to a range of clientele.  We are a collaborative team of talented artists. With our shared creative vision, an interdisciplinary approach and professional customer service we are able to ensure every service is completed with absolute rigor and inventiveness.

Call today to inquire about our services 805-884-8561 or click on the button below to visit our website.

Spa del Mar

Spa del Mar is located inside the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.  The spa's talented team of therapists and estheticians offer a variety of services, including: customized massage, facials and signature body treatments.  Let the team at Spa del Mar pamper you from head to toe on your next visit.  

COVID Health & Safety

Safely enjoy Santa Barbara by preparing for your next vacation. Click the links below to find out more about testing sites and COVID Health & Safety in Santa Barbara and California.