Drift Hotel
Your coastal California escape awaits.
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.
What's Nearby
Arts & Culture
- 3D Studio Gallery529 State St (209 feet SE)
- The Red Piano519 State St (250 feet SW)
- Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours34 E Haley Street (389 feet E)
- Metro Four618 State St (428 feet NW)
Wine & Dine
- Old King's Road532 1/2 State St (83 feet NW)
- Yona Redz Queso Tacos532 State St (103 feet NW)
- Sandbar514 State St (114 feet SE)
- Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar502 State St (132 feet W)
Retail Directory
- Tribal Rugs & Art528 State St (32 feet NW)
- India House518 State St (78 feet SE)
- Stabiles HQ527 State St (165 feet SW)
- Game Seeker537 State St (173 feet S)
Stay & Play
- Hotel Santa Barbara533 State St (190 feet SE)
- The Red Piano519 State St (250 feet SW)
- The House of Clues601 State St (312 feet W)
- Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton17 W Haley St (471 feet S)