Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

Aerial view of Santa Barbara historic city center with Santa Ynez Mountains at the background, from top of the clock tower of Santa Barbara County Courthouse, California CA, USA.
Aerial view of Santa Barbara historic city center with Santa Ynez Mountains at the background, from top of the clock tower of Santa Barbara County Courthouse, California CA, USA.
Sant Barbara. USA
Santa Barbara. USA
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Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Deals

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
$233 nightly
The price is $266 total per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
$266 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,149 reviews)
Beautiful inside and out Great location

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel

4 out of 5
1404 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara CA
$219 nightly
The price is $250 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$250 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Super charming. The grounds and the original building are beautiful, especially if you’re into architecture and history. The cottage we had was pretty basic. This hotel is great for a landing spot while doing all the things SB had to offer. It gets the job done. They offer a complimentary wine happy ...

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

The Upham Hotel
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 out of 5
524 State St Santa Barbara CA
$237 nightly
The price is $270 total per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
$270 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (408 reviews)
Lovely little hotel, friendly staff. Very modern and clean. Positioned directly on the main road near lots of shops and nightlife so you don’t have to travel far for entertainment. I would stay here again for sure and would recommend.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

4 out of 5
31 W Carrillo St Santa Barbara CA
$381 nightly
The price is $435 total per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
$435 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
This pet friendly hotel was beautifully

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
17 W Haley St Santa Barbara CA
$215 nightly
The price is $245 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$245 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
To start off the person you see first is the valet person he was very helpful and nice. The front desk was also very welcoming. The room was clean. All the staff were great, my sister and I enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel

3.5 out of 5
26 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA
$149 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
$169 total
Feb 11 - Feb 12
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (595 reviews)
Nice place - clean, stylish, very well located, and comfortable.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Haley Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

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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.

Downtown Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara's Moreton Bay Fig Tree

Lower State

4.5/5(58 area reviews)

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.

Lower State
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

Laguna

Though Laguna might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater.

Laguna
Santa Barbara Pier

The Funk Zone

4.5/5(132 area reviews)

Travelers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.

The Funk Zone
Santa Barbara Beach, California

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.

West Beach
Father and son hiking on Jesusita Trail with panoramic view of ocean and Channel Islands, Santa Barbara, California, USA

Oak Park

4.5/5(95 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Oak Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater.

Oak Park


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