Santa Barbara hotels: pay for 2 nights， get 1 free

Why you should go:\xa0Spring in Santa Barbara means wildflowers in bloom and light ocean breezes sweeping in over the crescent-shaped coast. Local festivals are on deck, with themes from gastronomy to street painting.\xa0An enticing food and wine scene, plus buzzworthy concerts at the Santa Barbara Bowl—Willie Nelson, Natalie Merchant and Pentatonix, for example—round out the reasons for a spring getaway.

What's the big deal?\xa0Rarely will you find a sale that saves a third off the price of stays at this many hotels, let alone in a coveted seaside destination. But that’s exactly what’s happening in Santa Barbara right now. Book a 3-night stay this spring and you’ll only pay for 2 nights—whether you choose a luxurious suite, beachy resort or boutique bed and breakfast.

Getting there is easier than you think, thanks to nonstop flights from Atlanta on Delta Air Lines.

Note:\xa0Booking windows, promo codes and restrictions vary by property, so be sure to read the fine print.