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Santa Barbara Beach
4 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
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Downtown Santa Barbara
1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Santa Barbara County Courthouse or Granada Theatre might round out your trip.
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Montecito
1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Butterfly Beach or Lotusland might round out your trip.
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Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
The beaches and abundant 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.
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Waterfront
1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
While visiting Waterfront, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Cabrillo Pavillion.
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Downtown Santa Barbara hotels information

Number of reviews	17541
Accommodation	1230 hotels
Lowest Price	$89
Highest Price	$320

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Santa Barbara?

Travelers love the Downtown Santa Barbara neighborhood for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options, and major shopping area. Be sure to check out Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Granada Theatre as part of your Downtown Santa Barbara travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel is the highest ranked property in Downtown Santa Barbara. This 4-star hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool.

How many hotels are there in Downtown Santa Barbara?

With 18 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Santa Barbara to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Santa Barbara area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Santa Barbara, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Downtown Santa Barbara.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Santa Barbara?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Downtown Santa Barbara, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?

Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Presidio Santa Barbara, and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park are some local landmarks to explore in Downtown Santa Barbara. As you're discovering the neighborhood, Granada Theatre and Lobero Theater are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Santa Barbara include La Arcada, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and Hill-Carrillo Adobe. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, be sure to visit other sights like Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum or Santa Barbara Public Market.

Recent reviews of Downtown Santa Barbara hotels

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
5/5 Excellent
"Attractive clean rooms great location across the street from the beach, clean warm pool and hot tub and nice continental breakfast "
A verified traveler stayed at West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Posted 2 days ago
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
5/5 Excellent
"Our stay was really fantastic, especially for the price. The staff were all super friendly. We got a king suite with (I kid you not) a full kitchen, including a stove, broiler, microwave, small coffeemaker, and full sized fridge. There was a small dining table as well, and complimentary champagne and a couple bottles of water in the fridge waiting for us when we arrived. Would be a lovely place to stay again longer than 3 nights. The breakfast selection was also varied and delicious - bread/pastry selection, coffee/tea, kirkland pre-packaged hard boiled eggs, mini quiches, fruit and oatmeal were all included. The property is small, and it was a really short walk (like under 1 minute) to the front office to get food each morning and bring it back to eat in our suite. There's a 7-11 and a gas station convenience store less than a 5 min walk away (I was able to get some dramimine from the 7-11 for our boat ride one day). The beds were very comfortable (even, especially the sofa bed), maybe because they recently changed the furniture. Some downsides - there were a few cracks in the walls, and the kitchen and bathroom were somewhat outdated (but we did not care about this one bit). The walls were pretty thin, so we did hear people outside and also our upstairs neighbors each night. Luckily no one was too loud. This is the first place we've stayed that our toddler (almost 4) has proclaimed he wants to move to permanently to :-). "
A verified traveler stayed at Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Posted 2 days ago
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
5/5 Excellent
SB gem conveniently located in town
"In SB for our son's Wedding November 2022. Our apartment was well appointed and spacious. Housekeeping was happy not to clean daily, and complied with our request for clean towels or supplies, front desk pleasant and knowledgeable, property very clean and well organized with on site restaurant and lovely pool. Some noise from the guest upstairs rolling suitcases on tiled floor, and toilets should be updated to water miser quiet models, carpets need to be replaced with low nap synthetics easy to steam and quick dry so they are always appear clean. But overall a great place to stay in SB!"
A verified traveler stayed at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Posted 3 days ago
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
5/5 Excellent
"Lovely hotel, excellent service and nice staff. "
A verified traveler stayed at Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Posted 3 days ago
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
5/5 Excellent
Great spot
"We had to stop for the night and found this spot right off the freeway but not super close to it. It’s clean, the people are friendly, and there’s a good restaurant right next door. They offer breakfast in the morning and even had a little bar where you could get beer and wine. We’re going to remember this spot. "
A verified traveler stayed at Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Posted 3 days ago
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
5/5 Excellent
Perfect Little Boutique hotel
"Excellent choice for a quick getaway, very cute hotel with nice bar and restaurant. Large Pool for kids easy parking. "
A verified traveler stayed at The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Posted 4 days ago
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
5/5 Excellent
"Very kind staff! Rooms were great! "
A verified traveler stayed at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Posted 4 days ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
5/5 Excellent
"Took my big sister on a roadtrip and stayed here. You are right on the water, views are breathtaking and staff is very friendly."
A verified traveler stayed at Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Posted 5 days ago
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Castillo Inn at the Beach
5/5 Excellent
"Amazing location. Spacious room w all you need Comfy bed"
A verified traveler from Napa stayed at Castillo Inn at the Beach
Posted 7 days ago
Castillo Inn at the Beach