Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages - Santa Barbara

3-star Alice in Wonderland-themed inn & cottages in downtown Santa Barbara

Accommodations

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages offers guest rooms and private cottages with individual themes inspired by Alice in Wonderland, such as the Caterpillar Room and the March Hare. Each room at the Cheshire Cat B&B Santa Barbara has a flat-screen cable TV, bath robes, and private bathrooms with Molton Brown toiletries. Some rooms at the Cheshire Cat hotel open onto private balconies with views of English-styled gardens or flower-filled patios.

Dining & Social Hours

A complimentary gourmet breakfast is served daily, with choices like blueberry French toast, Mexican strata, or shakshuka with poached egg. Guests can enjoy evening wine and appetizer service, plus homemade cookies available throughout the afternoon. The Cheshire Cat Santa Barbara also provides 24/7 access to coffee, tea, and filtered water for all guests.

Amenities & Services

The Santa Barbara Cheshire Cat has on-site free parking and an electric vehicle charging station for guest use. Concierge services and daily housekeeping are available, and express check-in/check-out is offered. The inn has facilities for disabled guests, family rooms, a garden, outdoor furniture, a picnic area, a sun terrace, and a terrace.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages is located 1 mile from downtown Santa Barbara and one block from State Street, offering easy access to restaurants and shops. Guests are a few blocks from Stearns Wharf and within walking distance of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, and East Beach. The Santa Barbara Mission is a 5-minute drive from the Cheshire Cat Inn Santa Barbara.

Family & Group Offerings

Private cottages such as Woodford, Presbury, and Bramhall have two bedrooms, full kitchens, and space for families or groups. Families receive a text-based concierge service for immediate assistance, and a to-go breakfast can be arranged for early departures. The Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages also allows families in its cottages across the street, which feature private back patios and driveways.

• Theme: Whimsical Alice in Wonderland-themed rooms and cottages
• Breakfast: Complimentary gourmet breakfast with rotating menu
• Parking: Free on-site parking with EV charging station
• Social: Evening wine & appetizer service and daily homemade cookies
• Location: One block from State Street, walkable to Stearns Wharf
• Family: Two-bedroom cottages with full kitchens and private patios