Oak Park Travel Guide
Santa Barbara


Popular places to visit

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 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 Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. 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.

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.

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.
Things to do

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
It was good
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

The Upham Hotel
This hotel was delightful from beginning to end. We enjoyed our stay to the fullest from the garden to happy hour to our morning coffee and chats with other guests. Looking forward to our next visit.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
ELECTRICITY WENT OUT IN HALF THE ROOM. MAINTENANCE HAD TO TURN BREAKER BACK ON. WIFI SERVICE VERY SPOTTY. TOWELS WERE NEVER AVAILABLE AT THE POOL. OTHER THAN THESE ISSUES, THE STAY WAS PLEASANT. THE LOCATION WAS CENTRAL AND GREAT. STAF WAS FRIENDLY.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
Easy 10 min walk to State Street restaurants & shops, as well as to the public market (eatery arcade). 15 minutes to lovely parks & about 25 min walk to the pier.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Bath Street Inn
Such a great B and B! We had the Balcony Room, which is on the second floor of the main 1890s house. The room is smallish, and the bathroom is very small, but it doesn't matter! Very cute and cozy, didn't mind the size. Having a fridge in the hallway just steps from the room was a plus. Delightful ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Secret Garden Inn and Cottages
I noted some had pets with them, we did not.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 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 Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara Museum of Art 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 Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip.

Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara Museum of Art 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.




