Oak Park Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
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.
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 walkable area.
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.
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 Oak Park
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
"Nicely maintained and very clean rooms and premises. Helpful front desk staff. Good parking. No extra fees. Not too far from downtown and access roads. We had a pleasant stay."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Upham Hotel
"Beautiful grounds with lovely landscaping and nice courtyard. Good location close to State street. Room was clean and comfortable but small. Parking is limited so we had to park on the street."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
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Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
"We stayed three nights at The Cheshire Cat Inn and had a wonderful experience! We stayed in the Dormouse room. It was very well appointed, with luxurious toiletries and it was impeccably clean. The house was built in the late 1800s, and has kept the charm, while also having modern amenities. The ..."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Bath Street Inn
"Super"
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
4-bedroom house in mid-town Santa Barbara with fitness equipment, AC
"Super cute and cozy. Everything was easily communicated. The place is a perfect location to everything around Santa Barbara. 7 minute drive to downtown. Super easy check out and not a long list of clean up chores to do when leaving which we loved!"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oak Park
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.
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.
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.
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Lobero Theater and Santa Barbara Bowl are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
