If you feel the urge to shop up a storm, La Arcada is the place to go. Fashion, accessories and souvenirs — you'll find it here.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, where La Arcada is located, is full of things to do. Many travelers also visit Santa Barbara County Courthouse, which is conveniently close to the shopper's paradise. Have a look around before you move on to your next location.

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Hotel Californian

Santa Barbara Beach

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Boston (BOS) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (917 reviews)

Spotless rooms and the beds were AMAZING

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The De La Vina Inn

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Boston (BOS) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

9/10 Wonderful! (58 reviews)

The place is a beutiful old wooden house converted in a small hotel. It's completely automated, so there was no staff working in the lobby of the hotel, which was very creepy. The house was remodeled, but still the air was stuffy and smelled very old. I wanted to spend a few nights in beautiful Santa Barbara, and not to stay in a museum. In addition, there were no A/C controls in the room so I had to ask staff over text messages for help multiple times. It's a beautiful house to see, but not remodeled sufficiently to be a hotel I want to stay in.

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

El Encanto Santa Barbara

Upper Riviera

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Boston (BOS) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (523 reviews)

Magnificent property. Wonderful amenities. Would love to stay again.

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

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Los Angeles Day Trip to Santa Barbara via Oxnard-Amtrak Coast Starlight

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Los Angeles Day Trip to Santa Barbara via Oxnard-Amtrak Coast Starlight

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Santa Barbara: Zipline Tour with 4x4 Humvee Ride

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Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

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Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

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Santa Barbara County Courthouse

4.5/5(417 reviews)

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Presidio Santa Barbara

4.5/5(163 reviews)

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El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

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Arlington Theater

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Get tickets for a show at Arlington Theater, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.

Paseo Nuevo Mall

4/5(17 reviews)

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Alameda Park

After visiting Alameda Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.