Title: Visit Samarkand: Best of Samarkand, Santa Barbara Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Samarkand](https://expedia.ca/Samarkand-Santa-Barbara-Hotels.0-n553248635976482140-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Barbara](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Samarkand Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Samarkand.d553248635976482140.Car-Rental-Guide)[Samarkand Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Samarkand.d553248635976482140.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Samarkand ## Santa Barbara ![Photo by Lynn Hao](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/763e7db8625ec1e7f8fb49ddd05ac841.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Lynn Hao](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/763e7db8625ec1e7f8fb49ddd05ac841.jpg) ## Visit Samarkand Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Santa Barbara travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara.dx602277) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Santa Barbara Zoo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/4b9585a48356be65be68944c62168157.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Zoo 5/5(1 review) Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your trip to Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Zoo-Santa-Barbara.d6065929.Vacation-Attraction) ![Santa Barbara Harbor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a79f5cfd6e83f80a536f9243662de183.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Harbor 4.5/5(16 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Harbor-Santa-Barbara-Beach.d553248634000903287.Vacation-Attraction) ![Santa Barbara County Courthouse showing heritage architecture and a luxury hotel or resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/51000/51681-Santa-Barbara.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-County-Courthouse-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.d6177264.Vacation-Attraction) ![Butterfly Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/4ac1f02a3b45ea4c8ed3a9d6ead87c6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Butterfly Beach 5/5(1 review) Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Butterfly-Beach-Santa-Barbara.d553248621561135821.Vacation-Attraction) ![Upper State Street](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/1d3943494e82de7a7e3136701c3719f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Upper State Street 4.5/5(27 reviews) During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Upper-State-Street-Santa-Barbara.d6336857.Vacation-Attraction) ![Stearns Wharf](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2a95900f46ed07b806fb0b7f1015da99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stearns Wharf 4.5/5(32 reviews) Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as biking in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Stearns-Wharf-Santa-Barbara-Beach.d6063349.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Santa Barbara Coastal Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50192752/42525e3f-eeaa-4123-9364-579955e1d2c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara CA $55 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/coastal-cruise-on-yacht-in-santa-barbara.a50192752.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara Trolley Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1247677/f40fd037-ab30-40b5-bf4c-f29e61420bbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Trolley Tour CA $39 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-trolley-tour.a1247677.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44649102/1306d2d4-212e-48eb-b9f3-6d4c69322053.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map CA $48 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-full-day-7-speed-bike-rental-with-area-map.a44649102.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48117548/47650188-db2e-4c28-b56b-ad42c17837bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop CA $80 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-chocolate-bar-and-art-box-making-workshop.a48117548.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44652338/55369f36-2fca-4cb2-824e-2cf29cff189e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental CA $62 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-electric-bike-rental.a44652338.activity-details) ![Solvang | The Haunt: Solvang Ghost Hunting Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48126983/29319d00-b546-4d10-93fb-95e1c38b1d38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour CA $76 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/solvang-ghost-hunting-and-dark-history-tour.a48126983.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Samarkand Hotel Deals ![Hotel Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/67500/67458/009f4bea_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Santa Barbara 533 State St Santa Barbara CA CA $218 CA $253 total Dec 17 - Dec 18 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,051 reviews) All good. Wish the common areas were a bit more up leveled (they are very sparse, carpet is poor). In the room, the bathroom slider door lends itself to being a petri-dish based on having hands all over the door to make it open/close. Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F12%2F2025&endDate=18%2F12%2F2025&selected=67458&PinnedHotelID=67458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976482140) ![Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13600/13530/0c380524_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn 3850 State St Santa Barbara CA CA $177 CA $202 total Dec 21 - Dec 22 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Super clean room! very comfortable for a one night stay. Will come again. Thin walls that had me woken up by my neighbor. Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F12%2F2025&endDate=22%2F12%2F2025&selected=13530&PinnedHotelID=13530&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976482140) ![Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16600/16502/524f8c62_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara 4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA CA $210 CA $243 total Dec 24 - Dec 25 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,017 reviews) Clean room clean facilities nice people . Will stay again Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F12%2F2025&endDate=25%2F12%2F2025&selected=16502&PinnedHotelID=16502&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976482140) ![Hyatt Place Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32670000/32661400/32661326/6fce7cb5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place Santa Barbara 4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA CA $227 CA $268 total Dec 18 - Dec 19 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews) Clean rooms, good breakfast, centralized location Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F12%2F2025&endDate=19%2F12%2F2025&selected=32661326&PinnedHotelID=32661326&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976482140) ![Sandpiper Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1058000/1057983/219b9599_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sandpiper Lodge 3525 State St Santa Barbara CA CA $129 CA $147 total Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,068 reviews) Close to the 101 south and north entry. Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F01%2F2026&endDate=08%2F01%2F2026&selected=1057983&PinnedHotelID=1057983&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976482140) ![El Encanto Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20500/20448/26196657_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### El Encanto Santa Barbara 800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA CA $697 CA $896 total Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Mission ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (531 reviews) Beautiful property! This was my first time here. The only problems were: 1) There was no coffee available in the morning until you were seated. Most hotels I have been to have a coffee station. We were told the person at the front desk could give us a cup of coffee but it would be only black coffee. ... Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F01%2F2026&endDate=06%2F01%2F2026&selected=20448&PinnedHotelID=20448&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976482140) [See all 1,517 properties in Samarkand](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F12%2F2025&endDate=18%2F12%2F2025®ionId=553248635976482140) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Oak-Park.dx553248635976468697) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/763e7db8625ec1e7f8fb49ddd05ac841.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Westside When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Westside.dx553248635976471468) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7cb2cfdd9089896dc2ed739f310fd07a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Upper-East.dx553248635976468975) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/35061cfa271ca7966db4bbf6a5aba6b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Las Positas Though Las Positas might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Arroyo Burro Beach and Upper State Street. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Las-Positas.dx553248635976480692) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/454a16de0e3dae51af08f913d4441531.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mission Canyon Visitors to Mission Canyon enjoy its gardens, and if you want to do some exploring, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is worth a stop. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Mission-Canyon.dx553248635939576581) ![Santa Barbara showing a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/35000/35638-Santa-Barbara.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Santa Barbara The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip. 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