Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

A historic building with arched windows and a bell tower, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
A white building with a clock tower, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent white building with red-tiled roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

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A historic building with a clock tower, arched windows, and a central archway.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

9.2/10 (1,499 reviews)
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
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Things to do

Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

CA $96
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

CA $51
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

CA $53
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

CA $48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

CA $62
per adult
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

CA $83
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
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Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Deals

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $318 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
CA $318
CA $370 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,505 reviews)
"Great hotel right on State Street. My only issue is the design of the shower. Very difficult to not get the floor wet with one non-moving piece of glass."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

4 out of 5
31 W Carrillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $558 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
CA $558
CA $708 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel

3.5 out of 5
26 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $237 per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
CA $237
CA $285 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Haley Hotel
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
17 W Haley St Santa Barbara CA
The price is CA $372 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
CA $372
CA $425 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The Hotel is loud. We stayed on the second floor. We could hear conversations as people walked down the hallway. We could hear a man coughing several rooms down the hall. We could hear the person over our room walling around and we could hear people and vehicles as they passed by the hotel. The room ..."

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2026

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is CA $110 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
CA $110
CA $133 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,668 reviews)
"Dropped my daughter at UCSB and stay here because it was the most reasonable price"

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

2 out of 5
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is CA $106 per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
CA $106
CA $127 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara

Find the best Downtown Santa Barbara areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Santa Barbara
Learn more about Downtown Santa Barbara
A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.
A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.
A marina filled with sailboats at sunset.
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West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.
A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
A historic building with a bell tower, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
Photo by Terry Fletcher
Open Photo by Terry Fletcher

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 Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

Downtown Santa Barbara

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