Downtown Santa Barbara

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Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

Popular places to visit

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Santa Barbara County Courthouse

4.5/5(12 reviews)

See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
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Arlington Theater

5/5(2 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at Arlington Theater, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.

Arlington Theater
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Paseo Nuevo Mall

4/5(1 review)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Paseo Nuevo Mall during your trip to Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Paseo Nuevo Mall
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Presidio Santa Barbara

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Presidio Santa Barbara, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Presidio Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara Historical Museum

You can study the exhibits at Santa Barbara Historical Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Santa Barbara Historical Museum
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Santa Barbara Museum of Art

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Santa Barbara Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Things to do

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Santa Barbara: Sparkling Wine Walking Tour

CA $183
Per adult
Santa Barbara: Sparkling Wine Walking Tour
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Santa Ynez Wine Country Shuttle

CA $172
Per adult
Santa Ynez Wine Country Shuttle
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Downtown Santa Barbara: A Choco-Vino Adventure

CA $478
Per adult
Downtown Santa Barbara: A Choco-Vino Adventure
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Private Santa Barbara History and Architecture Walking Tour

CA $134
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Santa Barbara History and Architecture Walking Tour
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Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour

CA $129
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour
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Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

CA $61
Per adult
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental
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Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Deals

Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is CA $394 per night from Jun. 6 to Jun. 7
CA $394
CA $454 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"This is a nice hotel in a great location and staff is great!"

Reviewed on May 15, 2024

Hotel Santa Barbara
Drift Santa Barbara
Drift Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is CA $338 per night from May 29 to May 30
CA $338
CA $386 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (240 reviews)
"Love our stay! Fun, hip, clean, & the location was amazing!"

Reviewed on May 18, 2024

Drift Santa Barbara
Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is CA $438 per night from May 27 to May 28
CA $438
CA $560 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"No comment"

Reviewed on May 13, 2024

Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3 out of 5
17 W Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is CA $337 per night from Jun. 5 to Jun. 6
CA $337
CA $385 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Very Clean …. So close to everything, shopping, Restaurants. My only concern is the desk reception clerk was not making us welcome. We are latinos and we are do enthusiastic that we expect to be welcomed with a lot of enthusiasm"

Reviewed on May 18, 2024

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Haley Hotel
Haley Hotel
3.5 out of 5
26 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is CA $306 per night from May 27 to May 28
CA $306
CA $363 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (435 reviews)
"It was so cute, and the people were very nice! Loved the decor!"

Reviewed on May 20, 2024

Haley Hotel
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $295 per night from May 30 to May 31
CA $295
CA $337 total
includes taxes & fees
May 30 - May 31
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,098 reviews)
"Wonderful!"

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Barbara

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Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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Laguna

If you're spending some time in Laguna, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Rafael Gonzalez House are top sights worth seeing.

Laguna
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Lower State

5/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.

Lower State
Santa Barbara Mission

Upper East

3/5(1 area review)

While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.

Upper East
We stopped here for a wine tasting.

The Funk Zone

5/5(9 area reviews)

Travelers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.

The Funk Zone
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Lower Riviera

While Lower Riviera isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara County Courthouse are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lower Riviera

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