Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide

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(11 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

Enjoy a show at Arlington Theater, a popular theatre 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 stay in 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

5/5(5 reviews)

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

Presidio Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara Museum of Art

4/5(1 review)

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
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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 holiday in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Things to do

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Santa Barbara: Sparkling Wine Walking Tour

£107
Per adult
Santa Barbara: Sparkling Wine Walking Tour
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Santa Ynez Wine Country Shuttle

£101
Per adult
Santa Ynez Wine Country Shuttle
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4 Days - Golden West

£708
Per adult
4 Days - Golden West
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Private Taco Tasting in Santa Barbara by Walking

£2,190
Per adult
Private Taco Tasting in Santa Barbara by Walking
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Downtown Santa Barbara: A Choco-Vino Adventure

£280
Per adult
Downtown Santa Barbara: A Choco-Vino Adventure
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Private Santa Barbara History and Architecture Walking Tour

£78
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Santa Barbara History and Architecture Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £197 per night from 13 May to 14 May
£197
per night
13 May - 14 May
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,073 reviews)
"Room was great, really odd shower door and you could hear chatter outside the room but guests were quiet at later hours."

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £233 per night from 7 May to 8 May
£233
per night
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with amazing staff. The rooms were super comfortable and the bed was really wonderful. Love this one. We will be back!"

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2024

Hotel Santa Barbara
Drift Santa Barbara
Drift Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is £199 per night from 22 May to 23 May
£199
per night
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and on-site parking. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Bowl ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (224 reviews)
"Everything is so close. Everyone is so nice. Great communication."

Reviewed on 26 Apr 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 £326 per night from 5 May to 6 May
£326
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast and WiFi. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"A bit disappointed. Expensive. Small room."

Reviewed on 12 Apr 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 £216 per night from 15 May to 16 May
£216
per night
15 May - 16 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Overall staff was amazing, lobby was clean, valet parking staff respectfully and nice. We know there working on the 2nd floor hallway, I think it’s the AC vents not to sure. Other than that a nice place to stay, thank you!"

Reviewed on 1 May 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 £200 per night from 20 May to 21 May
£200
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on-site and on-site parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (432 reviews)
I'll come back every time I come to Santa Barbara.
"Let me say that I really really like this hotel. The outdoor space is so fun, the location is one block off of State Street, the rooms are nicely done, and I can bring my dog! There is easy parking right next door (you have to pay, but cheap for Santa Barbara). I like using my phone as a room key. ..."

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2024

Haley Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara featuring a coastal town

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample 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(2 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
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Upper East

5/5(4 area reviews)

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

Upper East
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The Funk Zone

5/5(6 area reviews)

Travellers 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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Westside

When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Westside

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