SANTA BARBARA, CA (June 20, 2024) — Andrew Firestone, former star of ABC’s The Bachelor and co-founder of Santa Barbara-based hospitality development company StonePark Capital, along with his partner Jess Parker, announced today the opening of Moxy Santa Barbara. Perfectly positioned in the Funk Zone neighborhood of downtown Santa Barbara in southern California, Moxy Santa Barbara features 31 stylishly designed guest rooms, Bar Moxy, an outdoor pool, a social space for work and playing games, and a 24-hour marketplace. The pet-friendly hotel is located steps from State Street, diverse restaurants, award-winning microbreweries, wine tasting rooms and shopping. The hotel is managed by Azul Hospitality Group, a San Diego-based hospitality management platform that provides an innovative approach to maximizing performance.
“The opening of Moxy Santa Barbara marks an exciting milestone for our growing neighborhood, offering a hospitality experience like no other in the region,” says General Manager Angela Rose. “We are thrilled to open our doors and invite our first guests to discover the vibrant charm and excitement of the Moxy brand in downtown Santa Barbara.”
Moxy Santa Barbara sits in the vibrant arts and cultural heart of Santa Barbara known as the “Funk Zone.” The hotel has easy access to the entire Funk Zone neighborhood and is just a stone’s throw away from the Waterfront and State Street, in downtown Santa Barbara.
The edifice the new hotel calls home began as a youth hostel and still carries the young and communal vibe from its original inception with the recent refresh and design. Designed by Cadiz Collaboration, Moxy Santa Barbara breathes new life into downtown Santa Barbara with playful design, patterns, and artwork. The hotel is modern and stylish, and prides itself on being young, fun, and edgy. From the moment guests step inside, they are welcomed by colorful decor, and an eclectic coastal energy. Suitable for fun-loving celebrations, playful meetings, and solo travelers alike, Moxy Santa Barbara provides families and friends an ideal gathering place offering board and outdoor games, as well as relaxation with cozy guest rooms, featuring flat screen TVs, free WiFi, modern bathrooms with walk-in showers, and a communal kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances available for use at any time.
At Bar Moxy, the hotel’s check-in process diverges from the norm, with guests checking in at the bar and receiving a complimentary signature cocktail along with their room key. Bar Moxy’s ambiance encourages guests to stay while they hang out with friends or make new ones over hand-crafted drinks, light bites, and bar games.
Moxy Santa Barbara provides a grab-and-go food service for snacks and beverages, available round-the-clock. In the mornings, complimentary coffee service is offered, with espresso drinks and light breakfast items available for purchase. Intimate meeting and event spaces, an outdoor pool and beach cruiser bikes available for guest use, round out the hotel’s many unique amenities.
The hotel’s cozy guest rooms are cleverly designed for maximum play and stay, featuring comfortable bedding, open wall closets, flat-screen TVs, and walk-in showers. Plus, helpfully designed wall features allow for hanging and storage options to complement the compact room layout.
The downtown Santa Barbara hotel is walkable to hip eateries, wine-tasting rooms, award-winning breweries, and shops, and just minutes from Amtrak and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. Guests are invited to explore Stearns Wharf and broad beaches like East Beach, West Beach and the Marina. The Moxy Santa Barbara is perfect for those looking for a fun and social place to stay on their next adventure in Santa Barbara.
For more information or to book a stay, please call (805) 845-1000 or visit https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sbaox-moxy-santa-barbara/overview/.
