On a recent road trip from Southern California to Santa Cruz and back, I chose The Orchid Inn as our last stop. I was traveling with my Mother (86) and my Mother-In-Law (80) taking them to visit my daughter up north. While they are both completely "mobile", I looked for places that were comfortable and with easy access. Going off... More

The Orchid Inn is located both near the beach and also near State St. where you can find many great restaurants, shopping and people watching at its best! The breakfast room in the main house was beautiful and the food was very nice and unique. The Hostess Francine was very pleasant and professional and was quite helpful. After we had... More

My husband and I recently went to Santa Barbara and had the good fortune to stay here. Suite (#3) was nicely decorated, very clean, and extremely comfortable. We also had an incredible breakfast and an early evening wine and cheese. This place was so enjoyable that we are already planning a return visit. More

What a perfect place to relax and unwind in luxury! Our room was spacious, immaculate, comfortable, inviting... The common areas -- living room and library, were so peaceful...we lingered long after the excellent breakfast, and delicious afternoon wine and delicious bites... Francine is a most excellent hostess -- most professional. What a perfect place! More

It was a very pleasant stay, friendly staff, efficient service, clean and nice room with fireplace. Great companies when we had breakfast in the dinning room. Wonderful food. convinient location, over all a great value! More

We enjoyed our two days there in a nice, cozy and convenient room, thoughtfully and elegantly furnished. Beautiful house and welcoming hosts, plus such niceties as cheese and wine at 5 o'clock. But the cooking is what absolutely stands out there! Three-course breakfast with items like asparagus baked in milk and eggs and amazing house-baked cookies and cupcakes. Experience was... More

My wife and I stayed at the Orchid during Easter weekend and had a great experience. The staff was friendly and the room was just perfect. We cannot say enough about the food. We especially liked the egg dish and roasted pineapple on Easter Sunday. Staff was attentive and friendly and the location can not be beat. You are within... More

A group of us went to Santa Barbara and stayed at the Orchid Inn. We were greeted and accompanied to our room, which was beautifully decorated and had a fireplace, balcony with sitting area and jacuzzi tub. The linens were very nice and the room was spotless. We walked to downtown and the pier. They serve breakfast in a beautiful... More

What a lovely and welcoming B&B. The room was beautiful and extremely clean. The service and staff were wonderful and very helpful. The Inn is centrally located and a rental car is not really needed. The breakfasts were wonderful and featured homemade muffins made with local wine. We highly recommend this B&B and will return this summer. More