Kimpton Canary Hotel By Ihg - Santa Barbara

4-star boutique hotel in downtown Santa Barbara with the city's largest rooftop pool

Rooftop Pool & Wellness

Kimpton Canary Hotel By Ihg Santa Barbara offers the largest rooftop pool in Santa Barbara, set on the top floor with panoramic ocean views and a heated shallow end. A pool bar serves drinks during the day, while evening rooftop events, including wellness activities like rooftop yoga, take place after hours. Guests also receive complimentary access to Gold's Gym located next door, and can use in-room yoga mats available in every room.

Dining & Wine

The on-site Finch & Fork restaurant sources ingredients from local farmers' markets and central coast fisheries, offering seasonal dishes like braised beef with pasta and California cuisine. Each evening from 5 to 6 p.m., the hotel hosts a complimentary wine hour featuring local vintners, with signature tastings arranged through hotel partnerships. Guests can also book custom private wine tours that explore Santa Barbara's Urban Wine Trail, a short walk from the property.

Pet-Friendly & Activities

The hotel charges no additional pet fee, welcoming dogs of all sizes with pet bowls, beds on request, and a designated pet relief area. Guests can borrow free bicycles from the valet to ride to East Beach or Stearns Wharf, both within 2 km. A unique book club offers curated reading lists, and the front desk arranges spa packages and wellness itineraries for guests wanting guided relaxation.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at the Canary Hotel include plush white linens, flat-screen cable TVs, and en suite bathrooms with luxury bath amenities and bathrobes. Select rooms offer Juliet balconies or French doors that open to street views, while all rooms come with an honor bar stocked with gourmet treats. A complimentary morning coffee bar in the lobby provides syrups, milk options, and collagen, and guests can request a Nespresso machine for their room.

Location & Events

The hotel is located half a block from State Street, with Paseo Nuevo shops and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art within a 5-minute walk. Event spaces total over 700 m², including a ballroom and catering services for weddings and corporate meetings. A selfie picture backdrop stands in the lobby, and the front desk offers express check-in/check-out and luggage storage for guests arriving early or departing late.

• Rooftop pool: Largest in Santa Barbara with panoramic ocean views
• Dining: Finch & Fork farm-to-table restaurant with local seafood
• Wine: Complimentary evening wine hour with local vintners
• Pets: No additional pet fee, with pet bowls and beds on request
• Wellness: Rooftop yoga and complimentary access to Gold's Gym
• Location: Walking distance to State Street, Urban Wine Trail, and East Beach