Well, since you're going to Santa Barbara, I imagine you're prepared to spend a little money.
My recommendation is Fess Parker's Doubletree. If I recall correcty, Fess Parker played "Daniel Boon" in the TV series nearly half a century ago.
http://www.fessparkersantabarbarahotel.com/
This is a nice (NICE) hotel that will park your Cobra carefully. Nice rooms, nice pool, and the hotel is right across the blvd. from the beach/park. I remember liking the restaurant, as well.
DD