Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide
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Things to do
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
£28
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
£51
per adult
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £228 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£228
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,408 reviews)
"I love the style of the style of a hotel which I understand was recently redone. It would've been nice to have somewhere to have something to eat like a restaurant or room service in the morning or morning coffee. Of course stay straight is right out front but it's nice to be able to go directly ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
31 W Carrillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £332 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£332
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Incredible front desk staff and very thoughtful amenities! Ben was so lovely and upgraded my room. Bed was super comfy, and the hotel is very dog friendly. Can't wait to come back! Tea selection in the morning could be better, but other than that, great!"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
524 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £210 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£210
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very good! (453 reviews)
"Great location! Cute rooms, but on the smaller side. Minimalistic amenities. Staff was helpful. Dawn and Dusk patio area is great. They have bikes you can use for the day which was fun!"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
17 W Haley St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £239 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
£239
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, close to everything, very clean rooms. Staff was helpful and always around. I would go here again."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Haley Hotel
26 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £157 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£157
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free bicycles on-site and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (658 reviews)
"Clean rooms easy access to stores"
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
The price is £180 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£180
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,209 reviews)
"Clean and adequate"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara
Find the best Downtown Santa Barbara areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.
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.
Photo by Adam Hoggatt
Open Photo by Adam Hoggatt
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.
East Beach
East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
Photo by Terry Fletcher
Open Photo by Terry Fletcher
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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
