Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, CA
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Arlington Theater
Get tickets for a show at Arlington Theater, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.
Paseo Nuevo Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at Paseo Nuevo Mall during your trip to Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
You can study the exhibits at Santa Barbara Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Lobero Theater
Get tickets for a show at Lobero Theater, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Granada Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Granada Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Public Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Santa Barbara Public Market during your stay in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
All good. Wish the common areas were a bit more up leveled (they are very sparse, carpet is poor). In the room, the bathroom slider door lends itself to being a petri-dish based on having hands all over the door to make it open/close.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Friendly staff, clean room and pet-friendly
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Joe from the concierge was awesome! She was helpful and just the best! She made us feel so comfortable.
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025
The Upham Hotel
Nice room . I love it! 💙
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Staff was friendly and helpful. Rooms were very clean.
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025
Haley Hotel
Unsure if the property was welcoming to pets, but parking was convenient even though it’s paid parking. The hotel offers a nightly parking pass for $25 which is still somewhat reasonable. In a very cute and fun area with lots of great food nearby and plenty to do.
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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.
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.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.
Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
The Funk Zone
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.
East Beach
East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, CA
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