Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide
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Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
£52
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
£29
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
£12
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £256 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£256
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
31 W Carrillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £379 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£379
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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)
"Nice hotel, the location was the highlight. Check in staff was standoffish but the amazing Valets made up for it, they were cheerful and helpful. Nice rooftop pool. Rooms can be noisy (dogs barking, doors slamming, traffic), however overall nice clean accommodations."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
524 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £227 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£227
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (477 reviews)
"The property was super modern — sadly the AC was not working properly so I got offer some discount. It works because I only stay for a day but my friends had two nights of that. Not fun in the summer. But we spent most of our day out, and used bicycle from the hotel which was fun. Location is excellent. ..."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
Haley Hotel
26 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £149 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£149
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (681 reviews)
"The room was great. The air conditioner wasn't working so the staff brought over a portable unit and the room was very cold with the unit. the place and staff were great! We will definitely come back."
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
17 W Haley St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £221 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
£221
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Rooms are very small , also there is alot of noise from cross street bar till midnight ."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
Private Rental - sleeps up to 24 in Santa Barbara on State Street!
Santa Barbara CA
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are located ...
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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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
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.
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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.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like Reagan Ranch Center and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.
