MOXY SANTA BARBARA, Santa Barbara

The Waterman, located in the Funk Zone of downtown Santa Barbara, offers air-conditioned rooms with a 42-inch or 55-inch flat-screen TV and a telephone. Rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi, retro-inspired telephones, a small desk with a lamp/docking station, and access to a communal kitchen. Bathrooms feature a sloping tile floor shower, a single sink, and CO Bigelow toiletries in lavender/peppermint. Guests can store belongings in built-in locking wall cabinets and drawers. The hostel features four same-sex shared dorm-style rooms, each with one single bed and two bunks accommodating up to five people sharing one bath. Some double rooms include a twin-sized murphy bed and patio access with outdoor furniture.

The Waterman provides a complimentary coffee bar and Continental breakfast, including fresh bagels, toast, cereal, yogurt, coffee/tea, and fruit. Guests can grab a bite from the snack bar/deli.

Guests can enjoy recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool. The property also features a terrace, a library, and an outdoor entertainment area with table tennis, cornhole and Connect 4 games. Guests can also relax in the casual lounge with a colorful guest lending library. The activity chalkboard lists hosted events such as wine tours, yoga, and pub crawls. On-site bike rentals are available, and the surrounding water offers opportunities for kayaking and scuba diving.

The Waterman is located in the trendy Funk Zone neighborhood of downtown Santa Barbara, East Beach, a great area to stay as well and blocks away from the Amtrak station and downtown attractions including beaches. Nearby landmarks include MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation (0.5 km), the Funk Zone (0.5 km), the Moreton Bay Fig Tree (0.3 km), Santa Barbara Zoo (2 km), Old Mission Santa Barbara (3 km), Santa Barbara County Courthouse (2 km), Santa Barbara City College (1 km), and Stearns Wharf (1 km).

The Waterman offers a 24-hour reception and luggage storage, alongside bike hire. Guests have access to a pool and deck, a lending library, a ping pong table, games, on-site bike rentals, and a washer/dryer. Complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services are available. Safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.