Enjoy the dramatic beauty of the Santa Ynez range from the Mountain View Premium, which features a lounge area, a queen-size bed, streaming TV and free WiFi, a coffee maker and mini fridge, handmade millwork and decor, and curated bath amenities.

Escape to Drift Santa Barbara, where the laid back, indoor/outdoor lifestyle of Santa Barbara fills our 45-room boutique hotel with an easy breeziness, combining classic California design with Drift’s modern aesthetic.

Drift has accommodations for travelers of every kind, from the two-person Bunk all the way to the expansive rooftop Drift Penthouse. In addition to rooms, Drift’s on-site coffee shop, Dawn, is inspired by SoCal’s vintage surf culture, and serves drip coffee, espresso-based classics, and a selection of grab-n-go items and locally made pastries. Drift’s on-site bar, Dusk, draws on our rich Mexican heritage, and serves beer, handcrafted cocktails, and a Baja-inspired raw bar.

Drift is located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara on State Street, an expansive car-free promenade filled with restaurants, entertainment, shops. It’s also a breezy, 10-minute stroll from the Santa Barbara pier and beautiful California beaches.


Property amenities:
- Modern and minimal rooms with curated handmade amenities
- Rooms with views of the city, mountains, and State Street
- Premium rooms with city and mountain views, lounge areas, and private balconies
- A 15-minute drive from Santa Barbara Airport and about 2 hours from LAX
- Located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, on State Street
- On-site cafe, Dawn, serves drip coffee, cold brews, espresso, and other classics
- On-site bar, Dusk, serves craft cocktails and Baja-inspired small bites
- Outdoor seating at Dawn and Dusk to capture the vibrancy of State Street

—24-hour self-parking is available directly behind the hotel in Santa Barbara City Lot 11, located at 523 Anacapa St. The first 75 minutes are free and can be used for unloading, and then $3/hour is charged after that. Space is first come, first served. This lot fills up quickly, so if no more space allows, you can proceed to the Haley Lot.
—24-hour self-parking is also available a block away from the hotel at 18 E Haley St. Parking is $25/day and includes in and out privileges. Speed the process up by downloading the PayByPhone App ahead of time.
—Proceed to rear hotel entrance through Lot 11 (24 hour access) or front hotel entrance at 524 State Street (8am - 10pm access)

We require a credit card on file for incidentals and will request this from you before giving check-in details. A $100 authorization will be held until after checkout.

It is our policy to get a card on file to protect our property in the event of damages. The card cannot be viewed or charged by anyone unless an incidental claim needs processing. In the case of incidentals/damages, our reservations manager is the only one with access to charge your card. That individual can only see the last 4 digits of your card information.

Must be 21 or older to book. By booking this reservation you agree that you are at least 21 years of age. After booking, you will be asked to submit a photograph of your government-issued ID as proof of age and identity.

Drift is located in the heart of downtown on State Street, a European-like promenade closed to car traffic, where locals and tourists alike can explore, browse, shop, sip, and dine while enjoying the architectural beauty, sights, and sounds of Santa Barbara. It’s a 15-minute drive from Santa Barbara Airport, 2 hours from LAX, and a 10-minute stroll to the pier and beautiful beaches.