Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide
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Visit Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
£52
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
£28
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £213 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£213
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,522 reviews)
"I recommend bringing your own pillow unless you're okay sleeping on what feels akin to a rock. Additionally, the overnight staff was unhelpful and unempathetic to this issue. Other day staff seemingly recognized the issue but had no solution. Lastly, downtown Santa Barbara is overrun with homeless ..."
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026
The Upham Hotel
1404 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is £207 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
£207
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"We loved the grounds and enjoyed the complimentary coffee and breakfast pastries on the lawn. The room was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. The staff were helpful and friendly. It’s in a great location - waking to the Bowl and to breakfast was so enjoyable. Looking forward to going ..."
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
31 W Carrillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £322 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£322
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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)
"All the staff were so kind, helpful, and overall welcoming. They went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. We were by a window over the trash area, and close to the fire station so there were some louder moments when we weren’t expecting them but overall great stay."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
524 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £193 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
£193
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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 ...
Haley Hotel
26 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £124 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
£124
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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! (705 reviews)
"It was very clean. The bedding and pillows were very comfortable. The towels were soft. The courtyard was relaxing to spend time in. The major problem, which we lost sleep over for 2 nights, was that the blinds did not block light. There was a bright parking lot light that shone through our big main ..."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
17 W Haley St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £176 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
£176
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Cheap disgusting coffee in room"
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Find the best Historic 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.
Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.
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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.
