Mission Canyon Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Visit Mission Canyon
Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Top hotels in Mission Canyon
Hotel Santa Barbara
Room was gorgeous and the staff were very helpful and kind
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
Clean rooms and vicinity and nice upgrade without asking for it.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Beachside Inn
Very clean room, great staff, and location is fantastic.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
The man who checked us in was kind
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Inn By The Harbor
Location, cute room and property. Nice hotel staff at front deck and maintenance crew, they alway had a smile to give.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
The room was relatively clean. However, there was a slight odor. The service was very friendly. The breakfast was also excellent.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mission Canyon
Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
Oak Park
While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
Westside
While Westside isn't home to many top sights, Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
