North State Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
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Popular places to visit
Upper State Street
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its cosy cafes.
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 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.
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 Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Top hotels in North State
Sandpiper Lodge
"It's a dirty, run down motel. The elevator permit expired over a year ago. Don't waste your money."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Lemon Tree Inn
"I have stayed here a few times in past years and always enjoyed it. My recent visit was fine, the staff was very friendly and helpful, but I felt the place in general could use some updating. However they were in the process of re-asphalting the parking lot, and visible signs of painting the exterior. ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
"The room was fairly clean but random hairs on the floor in the bathroom . The mirror was not cleaned properly and had streaks . There was a stale unpleasant smell in the room . We had no water to make coffee with . Our friends in adjacent room had 2 small bottles ."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Rose Garden Inn
"Overpriced stay for a basic room. Nothing fancy nothing extraordinary. Cleanliness was subpar"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Town and Country Inn
"I stayed here over Memorial Day weekend while camping at Cachuma Lake, and it worked out great for our family. The motel is centrally located near shopping centers and plenty of places to eat, which made everything very convenient. We mainly used the room to shower, refresh, and relax before heading ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
"Room was small with double beds."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North State
Las Positas
While Las Positas may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Arroyo Burro Beach and Earl Warren Showgrounds.
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.
Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
Westside
While Westside isn't home to many top sights, Arlington Theater and Santa Barbara Public Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
Alta Mesa
When in Alta Mesa, you can plan a visit to 1000 Steps Beach and Leadbetter Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
