Downtown Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

urban landscape of the city of Santa Barbara, California ; Shutterstock ID 398939668
urban landscape of the city of Santa Barbara, California ; Shutterstock ID 398939668
If there's one thing you do on your visit to Santa Barbara, you need to visit the top deck of the County Courthouse. This picture is only a section of the 360 degree views you'll experience of the entire city. The grounds also contain a collection of palms and specimen trees from more than 25 countries. #SantaBarbara #California #lifeatexpedia #weloveourmarkets #AMER
Purple Mountains Magesty
Fountain in the old city

Popular places to visit

Santa Barbara County Courthouse which includes a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

4.5/5(417 reviews)

See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Sant Barbara. USA

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.

Paseo Nuevo Mall
Chapel of El Presidio de Santa Barbara

Presidio Santa Barbara

4.5/5(163 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.

Presidio Santa Barbara

Arlington Theater

4.5/5(62 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.

Arlington Theater

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.

Lobero Theater

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.

Granada Theatre

Things to do

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

$28
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

$69
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

$45
per adult
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental
Nothing better than a Santa Barbara sunset on the water

Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

$89
per adult
Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

$25
per adult
Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy
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Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Deals

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$219 nightly
The price is $250 total per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
$250 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
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! (1,136 reviews)
From start to finish, from top to bottom, an exceptional stay. The staff was incredibly helpful and nice: we arrived early, but they gave us a great corner room overlooking State Street, and when they found out, it was my birthday, they sent up a little bottle of wine and some chocolates. The rooms ...

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
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! (404 reviews)
Great location!

Reviewed on Jan 8, 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
$341 nightly
The price is $390 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$390 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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
$212 nightly
The price is $243 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$243 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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! (1,000 reviews)
Great hotel. Cute. Clean. Quaint… comfortable beds

Reviewed on Jan 12, 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 23 to Feb 24
$169 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
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! (593 reviews)
The room was very clean, and the staff were super helpful and friendly. The hotel was very welcoming and had great amenities. I loved the location, it is within walking distance to great shopping and restaurants. Although the hotel accepts pets, there was no smell of pets at all, which is so awesome, ...

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

Haley Hotel
Private Rental - sleeps up to 24 in Santa Barbara on State Street!

Private Rental - sleeps up to 24 in Santa Barbara on State Street!

Santa Barbara CA
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and El Capitan Lake are located ...
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Private Rental - sleeps up to 24 in Santa Barbara on State Street!
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown 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.

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.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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'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
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
Founded on December 4, 1786, the mission is the namesake of the city of Santa Barbara as well as of Santa Barbara County. The grounds occupy a rise between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains granting beautiful views in all directions. Mission Santa Barbara is the only mission to remain under the leadership of the Franciscan Friars since its founding, Relax on the lawn, take a tour of the inside and even explore the rose gardens on a warm summer day, #SantaBarbara #California #lifeatexpedia #weloveourmarkets #AMER #StunningStructures

Upper East

4.5/5(51 area reviews)

While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.

Upper East
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Downtown Santa Barbara, CA

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