I would love to find a hotel or Bed and Breakfast for 2 nights in downtown Santa Barbara. It would great if it was under $200. thanks

What are you saying thank you for? You just said you'd love to find a hotel and that is it.

Hi, holl, this is where we stayed and liked it a lot. http://www.oldyachtclubinn.com

It is not downtown, but not terribly far either, as I recall. If you want downtown b/c you will not have a car, then maybe this will not suit you, but I thought I would send it along, just in case. Some of the rooms can be had for under $200, depending on time of year and mid-week vs week-end.

BTW, you're welcome! (Not sure what is up w/the post above....)

I just booked a room at the Casa del Mar for $135. It looks nice on-line and it's close to the beach but not too close to downtown.
You're welcome too.

Weekends are higher, is it for a Fri and Sat? Slim pickin's under $200

Some years ago, stayed at a lovely B & B, walking distance up to mission, which I think was named Secret Garden. Is this still in existence? It's not exactly downtown, although walkable and quiet with lovely secluded backyard garden.

Would also recommend the Old Yacht Club Inn.