Retro-Chic Boutique Surf Hotels

The Kimpton Goodland is Eccentric and Green Engage Certified

California is full of boutique surf hotels that offer guests a laidback experience of the West Coast with agreeable aesthetics, beachy decors, and engaging activities. The Kimpton Goodland is one such hotel, located in Santa Barbara, that has "a Golden State of Mind."

The boutique surf hotel also features a state-of-the-art gym facility, an outdoor swimming pool, weekly yoga classes, as well as an evening social hour that enables guests to connect and share travel tips. Embracing the values of sustainability through conscious operation, all Kimpton hotels are Green Key and IHG Green Engage certified. In addition, the boutique surf hotel delights audiophiles with a VNYL record shop and a lively music scene.

All these amenities, combined with the overall laid-back and design-forward aesthetic of the surf hotel, will surely be enough for a relaxing vacation.

Boutique Surf Hotels
There is an opportunity to create more boutique surf hotels that provide unique experiences for travelers.
Sustainable Tourism
There is an opportunity for the hospitality industry to prioritize eco-friendliness and emphasize green certifications.
Music-focused Amenities
There is an opportunity for hotels to invest in music-focused amenities that enhance the overall guest experience.

Industries Being Reshaped

Hospitality
There is an opportunity for the hospitality industry to invest in sustainable practices and offer unique amenities to attract guests.
Travel and Tourism
There is an opportunity for the travel and tourism industry to focus on eco-friendliness and promote sustainable tourism.
Music and Entertainment
There is an opportunity for the music and entertainment industry to collaborate with the hospitality industry and create unique music-focused experiences for guests.
SCORE
5.3 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 78%
Activity 74%
Freshness 8%

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