Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, CA
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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.
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.
Lobero Theater
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.
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.
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.
Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
We came here for a wedding. The hotel is situated in a great spot on State street. I have stayed some lovely places, but was taken with the hydration stations on each floor- a button allows you to choose between still and sparkling filtered water. The hotel provides free reusable water bottles. The ...
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
The Upham Hotel
Great place. They changed my room for me immediately when the gate to my cottage couldn't close.
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
The ac didn’t work
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Clean room, friendly staff. The morning coffee was very welcoming. The pool area was so nice I wish we had more time!
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Plenty of shops , restaurants , the pier and beach all within walking distance
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Haley Hotel
As always staying at the Haley was amazing! The location is perfect the rooms are cute and clean. I could not imagine a better place to stay while out in SB!
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
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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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
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.
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.
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.
West Beach
While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum.
Oak Park
While there might not be top attractions in Oak Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater.
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, CA
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