Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, CA

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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.
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.
Sant Barbara. USA
Santa Barbara. USA
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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is $307 total per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
$307 total
per night
Feb 25 - Feb 26
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! (1,216 reviews)
The room was clean and nice. Staff was friendly and courteous. Will stay here again.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel

4 out of 5
1404 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is $245 total per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
$245 total
per night
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
Our second stay at this lovely hotel was just as wonderful as our first. The location, the property/grounds, the charming rooms, and the extra touches (fruit in lobby, evening cookies/milk..) are outstanding.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

The Upham Hotel
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
The price is $235 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
$235 total
per night
Mar 10 - Mar 11
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! (415 reviews)
Great location - cute rooms- great attentive service

Reviewed on Feb 13, 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
The price is $449 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$449 total
per night
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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)
The staff, location and room was great. The bed has a pillow top but was very uncomfortable. It was very fluffy in the middle and it felt like you were sleeping on a slight angle unless you were in the middle of the bed. For my husband and I it didn’t work. Also, the mattress under the pillow top ...

Reviewed on Feb 12, 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $266 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$266 total
per night
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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)
Great location, room clean and staff very helpful

Reviewed on Feb 23, 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
The price is $190 total per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$190 total
per night
Mar 24 - Mar 25
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! (606 reviews)
Great location to both State street and beach, clean room and staff was courteous/attentive.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Haley Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

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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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

Downtown Santa Barbara
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
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
Sunset on the pier beach

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 Carriage and Western Art Museum.

West Beach
Father and son hiking on Jesusita Trail with panoramic view of ocean and Channel Islands, Santa Barbara, California, USA

Oak Park

4.5/5(95 area reviews)

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.

Oak Park


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