$ $$ Santa Barbara in VS .NET

Encoder Data Matrix ECC200 in VS .NET $ $$ Santa Barbara

The first Motel 6 ever is the best super-cheap sleep in town and it s less than a block from fab East Beach, no less The rooms are what you d expect, but they re well kept, management is friendly, and there s a petite pool Book as far ahead as possible, because this place fills up way in advance See map p 316 443 Corona del Mar (less than a block from Cabrillo Boulevard) % 800-4-MOTEL-6 or 805-564-1392 Fax: 805-963-4687 wwwmotel6com Free parking Rack rates: $106 $136 double AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

AAA s only five-diamond B&B (in all of North America!) is simply spectacular Hidden behind towering hedges on dazzlingly manicured grounds, this 1874 Victorian oasis feels like a world unto itself Rooms are decorated to perfection and overflowing with luxuries, including the homemade cake that greets your arrival Some of the main-house rooms have space issues (what

with being converted maids quarters, complete with closets turned into bathrooms) We adore the Greenwich, Abbywood, and Plumstead cottages (the latter is two stories) with their river-stone wood-burning fireplaces, soft beds, and big oval Jacuzzi tubs utterly romantic The Tack room (in the former barn note the grooves left behind by horses chewing on the walls) is somewhat manly, perfect if you prefer a more spare style with plenty of space The staff provides concierge-style service, and an evening hors d oeuvres spread makes dinner redundant Spa services are available, as are complimentary bikes for tooling around town Very expensive, but it s money well spent if you re celebrating See map p 316 121 E Arrellaga St (between Santa Barbara and Anacapa streets) % 800-676-1280 or 805-963-7067 Fax: 805-564-4811 wwwsimpsonhouseinncom Free parking Rack rates: $235 $605 double, $585 $615 suites and cottages Rates include full gourmet breakfast, afternoon tea, evening hors d oeuvres, and wine AE, DISC, MC, V

Formerly known as the Glenborough Inn, this charming inn is precisely what you want in a B&B (well, maybe you want lower prices, and we can t blame you): sweet rooms (each with its own personality and they vary in size), with perhaps a fireplace, Jacuzzi, or patio; a full breakfast (brought right to your room for breakfast in bed!); a welcoming atmosphere (including evening snacks such as homemade cookies); and a hot tub in the garden, for private use if you want It s a real romantic getaway See map p 316 1327 Bath St % 888-966-0589 or 805-966-0589 Fax: 805-564-8610 wwwglenboroughinncom Rack rates: $137 $289 double (some suites/cottages are higher) Rates include full breakfast AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Reservations are always a good idea on weekends, year-round, and weeknights in summer If you re in town for the weekend, consider the all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch ($55 per person) at the Four Seasons Biltmore (see the Where to stay section earlier in the chapter) This feast is the ultimate in elegant pig-outs; trust us, you won t have to eat for the rest of the day Reservations are recommended

This chic sushi bar serves top-notch sushi to a hip crowd that appreciates the excellent quality and super-freshness of the fish, much of it flown in daily from Hawaii and Japan The young servers are friendly and attentive, and the dimly lit room has a dash of romance about it

See map p 316 In Victoria Court, 1225 State St (at Victoria Street) % 805-965-6074 No reservations Sushi: Two-piece sushi orders and rolls $4 $14; other dishes $14 $25 AE, MC, V Open: Daily 5:30 10 pm

Serving fresh-off-the-boat seafood in a casual, boisterous maritime setting, Brophy Bros is everything a good seafood house should be Belly up to the bar for fresh-shucked clams, oysters on the half shell, or a bowl of killer chowder Or take a table and choose from the day s catches, which can range from local thresher shark to flown-in Alaskan king salmon Outdoor seating on two sides, but the bar also boasts great harbor views The only downside Everybody loves this place locals and visitors alike so the wait can be unbearable on weekend nights See map p 316 In the Santa Barbara Marina, 119 Harbor Way (at Cabrillo Boulevard), second floor % 805-966-4418 No reservations Main courses: $695 $22 AE, MC, V Open: Sun Thurs 11 am 10 pm, Fri Sat 11 am 11 pm