Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

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Things to do


Top hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿8,707 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿8,707
฿10,025 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Just loved that you could walk out of lobby and turn right for bars and restaurants and left for shopping with no cars."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4 out of 5
31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿11,443 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
฿11,443
฿14,500 total
24 Jun - 25 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"The pool"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
The Upham Hotel
The Upham Hotel
4 out of 5
1404 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿6,426 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿6,426
฿7,326 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Loved this historic property. It met all of my needs. Location was excellent."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

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 ฿9,313 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿9,313
฿10,635 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (353 reviews)
"Room felt European in size"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
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
The price is ฿8,813 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿8,813
฿10,064 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Pleasant stay. Easy check in. Really nice staff."

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Social Stays
Social Stays
1 out of 5
730 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿3,541 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
฿3,541
฿4,037 total
24 Jun - 25 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Stearns ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (16 reviews)
"Great location & friendly staff! Definitely would visit again"

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

Social Stays
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara featuring a coastal town

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
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Laguna

Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Historical Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Laguna
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Lower State

5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center.

Lower State
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Upper East

5/5(4 area reviews)

While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.

Upper East
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The Funk Zone

5/5(6 area reviews)

Travellers 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
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East Beach

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

East Beach

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide