Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara
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 waterfront 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $390 per night from Jun. 30 to Jul. 1
CA $390
CA $449 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
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! (1,013 reviews)
"Undergoing construction noisy at times"

Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2024

Hotel 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
Fully refundable
The price is CA $439 per night from Jun. 30 to Jul. 1
CA $439
CA $561 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great design, people, location and amenities."

Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2024

Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Drift Santa Barbara
Drift Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is CA $351 per night from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25
CA $351
CA $400 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
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! (256 reviews)
"Location was prime, was able to walk to go shopping, pier, etc. room was small but clean."

Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2024

Drift Santa Barbara
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 $349 per night from Jun. 19 to Jun. 20
CA $349
CA $398 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20
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! (992 reviews)
"Over all it’s a good experience to stay at this place. Staffs are wonderful. Thank you"

Reviewed on May 23, 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 $311 per night from Jul. 10 to Jul. 11
CA $311
CA $369 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
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! (440 reviews)
"Amazing!"

Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2024

Haley Hotel
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is CA $270 per night from Jun. 17 to Jun. 18
CA $270
CA $319 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the WiFi ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,296 reviews)
"Customer service is always extraordinary! The hotel and staff are extremely nice!"

Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2024

Avania Inn of 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 Paseo Nuevo Mall 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 Reagan Ranch Center.

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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