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Simpson House Inn

An 1874 house on an acre of English gardens a few blocks from State Street, with hot breakfast and on-site parking included.

Simpson House Inn
Eugene Zelenko (thanks to my friends Nickolov family for generous help and company) / CC BY-SA 4.0
Built
1874City landmark list gives 1874-1875; the inn says built 1874.
Style
Victorian (Italianate estate)
Type
B&B
Area
Downtown Santa Barbara
Credentials
Local landmark

The story

The Simpson House was built in 1874 on an acre of English gardens a few blocks from State Street. The estate includes the original manor and a group of restored cottages. The City of Santa Barbara designated it a landmark in 1993, and it operates as a bed and breakfast with hot breakfast served in rooms or on the veranda.

Good to know

  • Breakfast: included
  • Parking: on-site free
  • Address: 121 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Sources (2)

Last verified October 2026. Details change; confirm with the inn before you book.