Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿8,447 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
฿8,447
฿9,822 total
17 Jun - 18 Jun
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! (1,404 reviews)
"Loved the renovations but rooms are small. Great location."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
31 W Carrillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿12,504 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿12,504
฿15,932 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"It’s a great home base in a convenient downtown location"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
524 State St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿9,398 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿9,398
฿10,732 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (449 reviews)
"The hotel was very clean, smelled great, and all the staff were very nice. However, the rooms on the first floor were different than what was shown in the pictures and was misleading. The room did not have a balcony and barely had a window. It was laughable how much this felt like an upscale jail ..."
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
17 W Haley St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿10,251 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿10,251
฿11,706 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location. Very walkable and close to shopping and restaurants."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Haley Hotel
26 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿5,875 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
฿5,875
฿7,025 total
17 Jun - 18 Jun
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (649 reviews)
"Cool courtyard but the rooms are noisy."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿7,041 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿7,041
฿8,181 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,189 reviews)
"The cost is just out of line for a simple no frills aging motel. I realize we’re talking about Santa Barbara but paying $350/night is just too much and it seems wrong."
Reviewed on 13 Jun 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 Adam Hoggatt
Open Photo by Adam Hoggatt
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 Granada Theatre might round out your trip.
