Title: Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide: Best of Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Historic-Downtown-Santa-Barbara-Santa-Barbara-Hotels.0-n6323990-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Historic-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.d6323990.Car-Hire-Guide)[Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Historic-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.d6323990.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide ## Santa Barbara ![Historic Downtown Santa Barbara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/361b9dfb25a3b8d1e66a7c567ffc2602.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/35000/35638-Santa-Barbara.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/35000/35638-Santa-Barbara.jpg) ![Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/35000/35642-Santa-Barbara.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/35000/35642-Santa-Barbara.jpg) ![Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/35000/35641-Santa-Barbara.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/35000/35641-Santa-Barbara.jpg) ![Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/35000/35643-Santa-Barbara.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/35000/35643-Santa-Barbara.jpg) ## Visit Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Santa Barbara travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara.dx602277) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Arlington Theater](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3dea08410bfc9880a56d895605fc9df3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arlington Theater Enjoy a show at Arlington Theater, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arlington-Theater-Santa-Barbara.d6065949.Attraction) ![Paseo Nuevo Mall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/09f318bbde1661f4445d3a3b28c67e9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Paseo Nuevo Mall 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Paseo-Nuevo-Mall-Santa-Barbara.d6249506.Attraction) #### Lobero Theater Enjoy a performance at Lobero Theater, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lobero-Theater-Santa-Barbara.d6065961.Attraction) #### Granada Theatre Enjoy a performance at Granada Theatre, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Granada-Theatre-Santa-Barbara.d6177254.Attraction) #### Santa Barbara Museum of Art 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Museum-Of-Art-Santa-Barbara.d6063351.Attraction) #### La Arcada You can enjoy retail therapy at La Arcada during your trip to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Arcada-Santa-Barbara.d6325284.Attraction) ### Things to do ![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 £21 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-trolley-tour.a1247677.activity-details) ![Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49965347/cc9b081e-041c-4ce1-b661-266bdf8cbc76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy £19 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/visit-the-rescued-cats-of-cat-therapy.a49965347.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 £26 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-full-day-7-speed-bike-rental-with-area-map.a44649102.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 £33 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-electric-bike-rental.a44652338.activity-details) ![Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3462615/05d6c63a-2a51-4112-bbbd-8bc53230649b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental £19 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kayak-or-stand-up-paddle-board-rental.a3462615.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 £44 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-barbara-chocolate-bar-and-art-box-making-workshop.a48117548.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara ![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 £178 22 Jan - 23 Jan 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,103 reviews) We stayed at Hotel Santa Barbara and had a great experience. It seems to have been recently renovated, and the updates were done really well—everything felt fresh, thoughtful, and well executed. The hotel has a very nice, quaint feel. This is definitely not a resort-style hotel, but it’s also not ... Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F01%2F2026&endDate=23%2F01%2F2026&selected=67458&PinnedHotelID=67458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6323990) ![The Upham Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8220000/8219700/8219632/1c0abb6a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Upham Hotel 1404 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara CA £148 11 Jan - 12 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,019 reviews) Cool beans Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F01%2F2026&endDate=12%2F01%2F2026&selected=8219632&PinnedHotelID=8219632&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6323990) ![Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84135300/84135249/26c071f3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels 524 State St Santa Barbara CA £176 1 Feb - 2 Feb 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (401 reviews) Very clean, comfortable room. Cozy, quiet. And coffee in the morning was delicious. Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=84135249&PinnedHotelID=84135249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6323990) ![Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1157100/1157070/e17251ae_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG 31 W Carrillo St Santa Barbara CA £292 19 Jan - 20 Jan 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! (999 reviews) Everything was A+. Will stay here again, we loved it! Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=1157070&PinnedHotelID=1157070&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6323990) ![Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/200800/200768/8a0ab72c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 17 W Haley St Santa Barbara CA £162 25 Jan - 26 Jan 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) It was just right. The staff was friendly. The location was perfect for State St walking, shopping, dining but it was also quiet (not close enough to noisy nightlife to cause lost sleep). I saw a few reviews mention the rooms were small and while they weren't built for say, four to hang out, we 3 ... Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=200768&PinnedHotelID=200768&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6323990) ![Haley Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27170000/27160800/27160797/w6000h3992x0y0-df5161f4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Haley Hotel 26 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA £106 15 Jan - 16 Jan 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (591 reviews) The room was but small. Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F01%2F2026&endDate=16%2F01%2F2026&selected=27160797&PinnedHotelID=27160797&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6323990) [See all 1,522 properties in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F01%2F2026&endDate=10%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6323990) 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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A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.dx6336854) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/d96088069d11db19af91bee67388dda3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Lower-State.dx553248635976470304) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Laguna Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Laguna.dx553248635976472581) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/986ddf5501b490fe9fc1c2c66cfe7b2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-The-Funk-Zone.dx553248633938969740) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/34cf2b75249099eb8ddc2a001cd16336.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West Beach If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-West-Beach.dx553248635976474091) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/763e7db8625ec1e7f8fb49ddd05ac841.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Oak Park 4.5/5(7 area reviews) While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Oak-Park.dx553248635976468697) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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