Really comfy cottages. Good breakfast. Informative and friendly host. Location is close to everything in Santa Barbara

How often when you go to a fabulous location for vacation (or business) -- like Santa Barbara -- does the place you choose to stay end up being the highlight of your visit? It may very well happen with The Secret Garden. Every aspect of it. The great ROOMS, most of them in cute cottages situated amidst a large fabulous garden behind the classic house, are comfortable and spacious. The FOOD, in the form of a varied, unique European breakfast personally made for you and -- you choose -- delivered to your room, served in the beautiful dining room of the home, or best (in my mind), enjoyed sitting in the middle of the garden out back-- plus wine and snacks at the end of the day -- is nothing short of terrific, always different and delish. The PROPRIETOR, the delightful, knowledgeable French owner for more than 25 years, Dominique, will go out of her way to answer your Santa Barbara questions, show you the antique- and art-filled home if you just ask (beautiful stuff, some of it for sale), and provide whatever else you need. ...all of this making The Secret Garden a perfectly located, intimate, super-comfy, and fun home away from home to top off your stay in Santa Barbara. There's no question! So stop searching and give Dominique a call. (We recently calculated we've been there 10+ times in 20+ years.) It will cap off a great visit, in comfort and style!

(Translated by Google) Everything was perfect. Friendly welcome in French with good advice on visits. Charming, quiet and green place. Excellent breakfast. Walking distance to downtown Santa Barbara and the Mission. (Original) Tout était parfait. Accueil sympathique en français avec de bons conseils de visites . Endroit charmant, calme et verdoyant. Excellent petit déjeuner. Proche à pied du centre de Santa Barbara et de la Mission.

Such a cute little spot in a quiet neighborhood not far from downtown and all the action. Safe, secure, easy check in and checkout. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!

The Secret Garden is beautiful! The rooms and property are so charming and inviting. Dominique was an amazing host, greeting us with maps and ideas of activities to do in the area. The property is quiet and so close to so many attractions like the mission, State Street, and beach. We even biked to many of them from the property. The beds are so comfy, and the breakfast was amazing! There is plenty of parking on site. I would recommend this bed and breakfast in a heartbeat and definitely plan on staying again!

Amazing stay at the Secret Garden. Our first time in SB was memorable, from the jacuzzi, breakfast, amazing location - will be coming back again. Thanks Dominque!

The accommodations are lovely and the homemade fresh breakfast is to die for! I love this place and will keep coming back!

Comfortable, cozy, and charming! And the homemade breakfast tray was out of this world. Definitely recommend!

quiet little cottages 1 mile from the beach

Super good! Love the breakfast ( blueberry pudding and coffee and croissant) there!

Very nice place. Quiet n peaceful. Just what I was looking for. The owner and staff made us feel at home!!

Clean, comfortable, cute room with good quality bed linens and pillows. Mini frig, good run with ample hot water & pressure. A patio to enjoy coffee in a quiet natural setting. Parking available with easy check in and check out. A calm and pleasant reprieve.

Love this place. My fiance and I had a great trip here over Labor Day weekend, and found it to be exactly what we needed. There was no noise from the neighbors, and it was an extremely peaceful getaway. Great location with easy access to State St. I recommend unloading your car and using street parking, because the parking lot can get very tight.

The cottages has the countryside ambiance which is lovely. Dominique & crew are warm and hospitable during our weekend stay. Breakfast was delicious which we opted to be served on their patio - homecooked quiche, croissant, jam, coffee, and juice. Thank you Dominique for accommodating our last minute change.

I adore this little hidden treasure just blocks away from the down town area but nestled in a vintage SB neighborhood. It is quiet, and center on its block. There is plenty of parking in the rear with access via an alley. If you are familiar with Santa Barbara you know everything you need is within walking distance. I regret not bring my bicycle to leave the noisy jeep parked the majority of the time. Dominque makes an authentic European breakfast every morning with juice, coffee, fresh fruit and a frittata. All of the villas have beautiful bathing area and some have small hot tubs. I adore the vintage styling each room comes with, very tastefully done. They also all have a bird theme. The sheets are alway clean and actually have patterns on them instead of that same lame white found in every other hotel/motel. On this occasion I had an early boat trip to this island and was going to miss breakfast. While communicating this Dominque indicated a Togo option was available and would be delivered the evening before, surprised I gratefully accepted. It was beautiful with the croissant filled with egg, did I mention there is a croissant included with every breakfast….shhhhh I think they are homemade 😉 and delicious. I would book this B&B before any other in town and as a former local I have been to them all.

(Translated by Google) Dominique was very kind and welcoming. The accommodations are great and Santa Barbara is beautiful. (Original) Dominique a été très gentille et accueillante. Les logements sont supers et Santa Barbara magnifique.

(Translated by Google) A very welcoming B&B in Santa Barbara, in a slightly bohemian atmosphere which contrasts pleasantly with the large, anonymous hotels. The rooms are in small pavilions grouped around a garden, where breakfast is served. The area is very quiet, a little away from the city center but not too much. Your host will be able to tell you the places to visit in the region and the best restaurants according to your tastes. (Original) Un B&B très accueillant à Santa Barbara, dans une ambiance un peu bohème qui contraste agréablement avec les gros hotels anonymes. Les chambres sont dans des petits pavillons regroupés autour d'un jardin, où le petit déjeuner est servi. Le coin est très calme, un peu à l'écart du centrev ville mais pas trop. Votre hôte saura vous indiquer les endroits à visiter de la région et les meilleurs restaurants selon vos gouts.