Title: Visit Presidio Neighborhood: 2026 Presidio Neighborhood, Santa Barbara Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Presidio Neighborhood](https://expedia.com/Presidio-Neighborhood-Santa-Barbara-Hotels.0-n553248635976470593-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Barbara](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Presidio Neighborhood](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Presidio-Neighborhood.d553248635976470593.Car-Rental-Guide)[Presidio Neighborhood Vacations](https://expedia.com/Presidio-Neighborhood.d553248635976470593.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Presidio Neighborhood, CA ## Santa Barbara ![El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161030/a3ebc912-e936-42b1-9cb1-46f1414e5f4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park featuring art, heritage elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161030/fe5e56ff-03bf-4564-b259-74b0a3df14bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park featuring wildflowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161030/9b6e9a0f-a25c-4a05-85d6-67c04bd87781.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park showing religious elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161030/c8ff8c97-6c5e-4828-b466-9ce1a1e0b18f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park featuring heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161030/1eb5b359-bd45-4807-87f8-9212ca07b6a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Presidio Neighborhood Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Santa Barbara Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara.dx602277) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Chapel of El Presidio de Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063355/9efd016a-3fba-4591-a944-d1f155466fa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Presidio Santa Barbara 4.5/5(164 reviews) You can study the exhibits at Presidio Santa Barbara, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Presidio-Santa-Barbara-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.d6063355.Vacation-Attraction) ![El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park which includes signage and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161030/02cdb480-8400-4092-a27d-718c80597744.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park 4.5/5(31 reviews) Visit this historic landmark to learn about the colonization of the city and see a stunning reconstruction of the colonial era. [](https://expedia.com/El-Presidio-De-Santa-Barbara-State-Historic-Park-Presidio-Neighborhood.d6161030.Vacation-Attraction) ![I love the stillness of this marina, especially sunrise and sunset ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/30ce6c84-8fdd-46b4-a6db-46fa6908e44f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Harbor 4.5/5(532 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Harbor-Santa-Barbara-Beach.d553248634000903287.Vacation-Attraction) ![Santa Barbara County Courthouse which includes a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6177264/35515636-c1e2-4fd8-9ed4-32c9dd451a7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara County Courthouse 4.5/5(419 reviews) See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-County-Courthouse-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.d6177264.Vacation-Attraction) ![The longest deep water pier between San Francisco and Los Angeles in Santa Barbara.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/4e4763bd-1145-4911-a197-bea12fbe0b36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stearns Wharf 4.5/5(927 reviews) Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as biking in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Stearns-Wharf-Santa-Barbara-Beach.d6063349.Vacation-Attraction) ![SantaBarbara_SantaBarbaraBowl_6065951_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065951/1c4c223f-48da-46c6-aaa5-f4448e7438f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Bowl 4.5/5(145 reviews) Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Bowl-Lower-Riviera.d6065951.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Santa Barbara Trolley Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1247677/f40fd037-ab30-40b5-bf4c-f29e61420bbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Trolley Tour $28 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-barbara-trolley-tour.a1247677.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara Coastal Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50192752/42525e3f-eeaa-4123-9364-579955e1d2c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara $32 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/coastal-cruise-on-yacht-in-santa-barbara.a50192752.activity-details) ![Helicopter Beach Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47868883/c6a28ada-d593-46d5-8ad3-850c0fab486b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour $69 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-barbara-beach-and-coastline-helicopter-tour.a47868883.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50852844/f41c63e2-6527-4b2f-a3af-f67963571738.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar $52 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-barbara-sunset-cruise-on-yacht-with-full-bar.a50852844.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44649102/1306d2d4-212e-48eb-b9f3-6d4c69322053.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map $35 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-barbara-full-day-7-speed-bike-rental-with-area-map.a44649102.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44652338/55369f36-2fca-4cb2-824e-2cf29cff189e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental $45 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/santa-barbara-electric-bike-rental.a44652338.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Presidio Neighborhood Hotel Deals ![Palihouse Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8130000/8120700/8120659/2564972b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Palihouse Santa Barbara 915 Garden Street Santa Barbara CA $395 nightly $451 total Mar 25 - Mar 26 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (388 reviews) We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great location. Terrific staff. We plan to return and have already recommended it to our friends. Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F25%2F2026&endDate=3%2F26%2F2026&selected=8120659&PinnedHotelID=8120659&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470593) ![Hotel Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/67500/67458/009f4bea_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Santa Barbara 533 State St Santa Barbara CA $259 nightly $295 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 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! (1,270 reviews) It is a great hotel Their staff are very friendly and respectful I will definitely come back if the opportunity presents Thank you Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F5%2F2026&endDate=4%2F6%2F2026&selected=67458&PinnedHotelID=67458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470593) ![Sandpiper Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1058000/1057983/46edc7c6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sandpiper Lodge 3525 State St Santa Barbara CA $109 nightly $124 total Mar 26 - Mar 27 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,291 reviews) The king bed in the room was comfortable. Room has a fridge and microwave. Complimentary Breakfast was ok. ( no eggs though). Ample parking available. Close to Wholefoods, Target and some restaurants. Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026&selected=1057983&PinnedHotelID=1057983&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470593) ![Hyatt Place Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32670000/32661400/32661326/6fce7cb5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place Santa Barbara 4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA $195 nightly $226 total Apr 21 - Apr 22 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,071 reviews) Yes to all breakfast was great 👍 Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F21%2F2026&endDate=4%2F22%2F2026&selected=32661326&PinnedHotelID=32661326&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470593) ![Avania Inn of Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/970000/969000/968986/9dcf1da6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Avania Inn of Santa Barbara 128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA $178 nightly $202 total Apr 13 - Apr 14 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,159 reviews) Yes, the AC kept the room cool. The morning and evening crew were very friendly and helpful. Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F13%2F2026&endDate=4%2F14%2F2026&selected=968986&PinnedHotelID=968986&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470593) ![Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13600/13530/w3837h2557x3y3-f14cd21b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn 3850 State St Santa Barbara CA Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,140 reviews) Breakfast could have been better. The eggs were extremely watery. 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A stop by Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.dx6336854) ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323990/0efd817a-2a13-44f5-94b9-71d4061369d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Historic Downtown Santa Barbara 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. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Historic-Downtown-Santa-Barbara.dx6323990) ![El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161030/a3ebc912-e936-42b1-9cb1-46f1414e5f4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Laguna Though Laguna might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lobero Theater and Santa Barbara Bowl. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Laguna.dx553248635976472581) ![Santa Barbara's Moreton Bay Fig Tree](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6323588/6cfccf8f-35e6-4214-9482-932efc78f72a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lower State 4.5/5(60 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. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Lower-State.dx553248635976470304) ![Sunset on the pier beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633938969740/de97ae4d-e107-4ec7-a30a-648b482b2434.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-The-Funk-Zone.dx553248633938969740) ![Santa Barbara Beach, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/2035ad5d-4b5d-4daa-8939-f3895b2840a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West Beach While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum. 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