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Hotel Santa Barbara
Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1040)
"The staff was lovely, and the hotel was in a great location. The rooms were super cute and comfortable too. Would definitely stay here again. "
Leala
The price is ฿5,603
฿6,515 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Can't beat the location! One block from the promenade street with plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops. Not too far from the pier as well!"
Leonardo
The price is ฿6,097
฿6,962 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Friendly staff, clean room and pet-friendly"
Lisa
The price is ฿8,680
฿11,341 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (397)
"The staff was nice and the hotel was comfy "
Tiffany
The price is ฿7,548
฿8,620 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Haley Hotel
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (582)
"Very good experience. I would go back. 👍"
Thomas J.
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
20.1 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"A real treat to stay here! The staff, food, amenities were all top notch!"
Lori
The price is ฿14,328
฿18,266 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara
Find the best Downtown Santa Barbara areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
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.
The Mesa
While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.
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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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