Downtown Santa Barbara, CA
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Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
4.5/5(426 reviews)
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Paseo Nuevo Mall
4/5(17 reviews)
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.
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.
Arlington Theater
4.5/5(63 reviews)
Get tickets for a show at Arlington Theater, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.
Lobero Theater
4.5/5(6 reviews)
Get tickets for a show at Lobero Theater, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Granada Theatre
5/5(6 reviews)
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.
Things to do
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
$38
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
$69
per adult
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar
$65
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
$247 nightly
The price is $282 total per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$282 total
Jun 9 - Jun 10
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,386 reviews)
"The hotel was very nice very clean. The staff was wonderful. It’s just that $30 a day parking but I know that’s what they’re charging nowadays. The only thing is we expected breakfast because they said they had breakfast. I thought may be a Continental breakfast , but there was none of that, There ..."
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
31 W Carrillo St Santa Barbara CA
$393 nightly
The price is $449 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$449 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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! (1,000 reviews)
"It’s a great home base in a convenient downtown location"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
524 State St Santa Barbara CA
$278 nightly
The price is $318 total per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
$318 total
Jun 23 - Jun 24
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (444 reviews)
"Great hotel, staff and accommodations..close to everything Santa Barbara has to offer."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
17 W Haley St Santa Barbara CA
$296 nightly
The price is $338 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$338 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The reason for a score of “good” is due to the beds being extremely soft. Otherwise the hotel was in a great area, very clean and staff were very quick to respond to our requests. The valet service was also excellent."
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026
Haley Hotel
26 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$209 nightly
The price is $237 total per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
$237 total
Jun 16 - Jun 17
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (648 reviews)
"Cool courtyard but the rooms are noisy."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
$159 nightly
The price is $185 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$185 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,166 reviews)
"Centrally located, this property is above average. The room was clean, and the property was well maintained. The breakfast, however, lacked variety...and while the coffee was excellent, the eggs (loosely scrambled and NO hard boiled eggs) and dry sausage, wasn't up to par with other like hotels."
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara Beach
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.
Montecito
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.
Photo by Adam Hoggatt
Open Photo by Adam Hoggatt
West Beach
While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum.
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.
Photo by Terry Fletcher
Open Photo by Terry Fletcher
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.
Downtown Santa Barbara, CA
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