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The Milo Santa Barbara

202 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA, USA, 93101
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Make your next visit a true Santa Barbara experience. As one of the most centrally located beach hotels, the Hotel Milo features 121 charming guestrooms, beautiful courtyard with outdoor pools and gardens. Just steps away from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, Hotel Milo Santa Barbara offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, Stearns Wharf and the Harbor. Our beach-chic vibe and relaxed yet professional service awaits you. Whether you are planning a company retreat, collaborative brainstorm meeting, or social gathering - our charming beachfront hotel is unmatched by any other for business and leisure travel. Our on-site venues, including our conference room and adjacent outdoor spaces, can accommodate 10-40 people. We offer catering options from local neighborhood partners.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandOther Affiliation
Built1926
Renovated2025
Total meeting space720 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms121
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (local)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • View (garden)
  • View (mountain)
  • View (ocean or water)

Facilities

  • Onsite gift shop
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities

Seasonal Availability

Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.
High season
May 26 - Sep 04
Shoulder season
Apr 01 - May 25Sep 05 - Dec 31
Low season
Jan 03 - Mar 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
720 sq. ft.
Space (private)
720 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
2
Exhibit space
540 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
800 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
40

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
E-Shape
Hollow square
Perimeter seating
Royal conference
Talk show
T-Shape
Potter Meeting Room
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720 sq. ft.
40 x 18 sq. ft.
10 ft.
40
18
40
40
40
30
18
20
15
18
10
16
15
12
Outdoor Courtyard
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800 sq. ft.
40 x 20 sq. ft.
-
40
18
40
24
40
40
18
24
18
24
24
16
20
16

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
121
Single (1 bed)
96
Single (1 bed) rate
$179.00 - $549.00
Double (2 beds)
26
Double (2 beds) rate
$209.00 - $589.00
Suites
11
Tax rate
8.75%
Occupancy rate
14.12%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 10 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $30.00/day )

Local Attractions

The Funk Zone

Recreation
3 mins
Converted warehouses and buildings decorated with graffiti murals and contemporary art pieces set the tone for this hopping section of town. Surfboard shapers, winemakers and up-and-coming chefs all practice their crafts here. Visit art galleries; shop vintage and modern home goods at The Blue Door; taste at the fun, hip Municipal Winemakers (whose wine club is affectionately known as Club Awesome), and enjoy a five-star dinner at The Lark.
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93101
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Moxi, Museum

Museum
4 blks
Contemporary museum devoted to science, technology & the arts, with a focus on interactive exhibits.
125 State St
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93101
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Santa Barbara Bowl

Theater
2 mi
The Santa Barbara Bowl is a 4,562-seat amphitheater, located in Santa Barbara, California. The amphitheater is open for concerts from approximately April through approximately October with an average of about 27 concerts per season.
1122 N Milpas St
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93101
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Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Museum
4 mins
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art opened to the public on June 5, 1941, in a building that was at one time the Santa Barbara Post Office (1914–1932). Chicago architect David Adler simplified the building’s façade and created the Museum’s galleries, most notably Ludington Court which offers a dramatic sense of arrival for museum visitors. The newly renovated Park Wing Entrance and Luria Activities Center open in June 2006.
1130 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93101
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Santa Barbara Mission

Historical landmark
3 mi
Mission Santa Barbara "Queen of the Missions for its graceful beauty." Founded on December 4th, 1786, it was the tenth of 21 Franciscan missions in California. It still functions as a church today. Self-guided tours daily 9am-5pm. Docent tours for schools and other groups are arranged by appointment. The tours are $4.00 for adults and begin in the gift shop.
2201 Laguna Street
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93105
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Santa Barbara Botanical Garden

Park
4 mi
The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is a 78-acre botanical garden, containing over 1,000 species of rare and indigenous plants. It is located in Mission Canyon, Santa Barbara, California. The purpose of the Garden is to display California native plants in natural settings.
1212 Mission Canyon Road
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93105
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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Recreation
5 mins
Museum preserving the maritime history of the local coast through exhibits, artifacts & events.
113 Harbor Way
Suite 190
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93109
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University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB)

University
10 mi
The University of California, Santa Barbara is a public research university in Santa Barbara, California. It is one of the 10 campuses of the University of California system.
UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93106
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Santa Barbara City College

University
5 blks
Santa Barbara City College is a two-year community college in Santa Barbara, California, United States. It opened in 1909 and is located on a 74-acre campus.
721 Cliff Dr
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93109
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Urban Wine Trail Wine Tours

Urban Wine Trail Wine Tours

Recreation
5 mins
We invite visitors and locals alike to taste some of the finest wines produced in Santa Barbara County, all within blocks of downtown and the beach. Created by a group of like-minded wineries, the Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail offers both novices and aficionados the opportunity to learn about and taste wines of many different varieties and styles crafted from Santa Barbara County’s best vineyards. So do your shopping, take your hike, see the sights and work on your tan, but don’t miss the opportunity to sip your way through the wineries of downtown Santa Barbara.
22 State St
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93101
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Cloud Climbers Jeep & Wine Tours

Recreation
45 mins
For more than 10 years we have offered exceptional service and memorable adventures in our custom Jeeps. From off-road trails to lush valley vineyards, invigorating hikes to romantic sunsets, Cloud Climbers Jeep & Wine Tours offers, fun memorable experiences and unique adventures for all ages. We invite you to absorb the beauty of wine country and journey in our comfortable, safe, 5-7 passenger Jeeps for wine tasting Santa Barbara – the Back-Country Wine Tasting Tour. Otherwise, climb above the clouds to the top of the Santa Barbara’s gorgeous mountains – the Santa Ynez Mountain Tour or Sunset Santa Barbara Tour.
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93101
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Earl Warren Showgrounds

Convention center
3 mi
Today Earl Warren Showgrounds is a 34 acres multi-use property located in the City of Santa Barbara. The property is bordered to the west and north by the Santa Barbara Community Golf Course and Adams Elementary School, to the east by Las Positas Street and to the south by Highway 101. Earl Warren Showgrounds is a community asset with the largest parking lot and indoor facilities in the county. It is able to host indoor and outdoor events, conferences, concerts, horse shows, and a myriad of other events and meetings. It also functions as a local community support center providing emergency management staging and evacuation sites for people and animals. Earl Warren Showgrounds is uniquely qualified to grow with the community.
3400 Calle Real
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93105
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Stearns Wharf

Recreation
3 mins
Stearns Wharf is located adjacent to the harbor in Santa Barbara, California. When completed In 1872, it became the longest deep-water Wharf between San Pedro and San Francisco. Named for its builder, local lumberman John P. Stearns, the wharf served the passenger and freight shipping needs of California’s South Coast for over a quarter century.
132-A Harbor Way
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93101
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State Street

Shopping
5 mins
Welcome to Downtown's Historic Arts District in the Heart of Santa Barbara. Enjoy fine dining, unique shops and a variety of cultural venues including galleries, performing arts, historic sites and museums. The best resource to Downtown Santa Barbara, featuring retail, business, cultural and historical attractions for visitors and residents.
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93101
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Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

N/A

Cancellation Policy

72 hours prior to date of arrival

Additional details

Situated between historic Stearns Wharf and the Santa Barbara Harbor, this Spanish Colonial beachside hotel is a short stroll to exquisite dining, parks, theaters, museums and exclusive shops. With its beach-chic designed rooms, complimentary beach cruisers, and over two and a half acres of luscious gardens, the Milo Santa Barbara allows its guest to experience the tranquil Santa Barbara lifestyle through nature's melodies and sweeping mountain and ocean views.

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The Milo Santa Barbara Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Milo Santa Barbara's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Our sustainability program, EarthView, provides unique guest experiences while supporting the local community and reducing our environmental impact.
Does The Milo Santa Barbara have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, We have a comprehensive waste recycling and diversion program including a partnership with Clean the World to divert partially-used soap from landfills by sanitizing and sending to areas around the world with high rates of hygiene-related illness.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Milo Santa Barbara and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Milo Santa Barbara's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://hershaearthview2022.com/social

Health and Safety

Were practices at The Milo Santa Barbara developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Rest Assured program was developed based on guidance from Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA)
Does The Milo Santa Barbara clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Our cleaning procedures utilize EPA-approved disinfectants for use and effectiveness against viruses, bacteria, and other airborne pathogens. Focus on high touch areas.
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