Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide
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Things to do
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
฿1,148
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
฿2,263
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
฿1,246
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
฿505
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿7,561 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿7,561
฿8,792 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,500 reviews)
"Hotel was located in the center of everything. Steps away from shopping and restaurants. Staff were really nice and accommodating, they would have freshly baked cookies for guests. Definitely will be returning."
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
31 W Carrillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿13,278 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿13,278
฿16,844 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
Haley Hotel
26 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿5,715 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿5,715
฿6,847 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free bicycles on-site and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
17 W Haley St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿8,848 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿8,848
฿10,105 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The Hotel is loud. We stayed on the second floor. We could hear conversations as people walked down the hallway. We could hear a man coughing several rooms down the hall. We could hear the person over our room walling around and we could hear people and vehicles as they passed by the hotel. The room ..."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,649 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿2,649
฿3,185 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,675 reviews)
"Loved the place"
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is ฿2,516 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿2,516
฿3,031 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,464 reviews)
"The rooms were very tidy and clean!!!! We loved the parking."
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara
Find the best Downtown Santa Barbara areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.
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 robb image
Open Photo by robb image
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.
East Beach
East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore 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 pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.
