Hidden Valley Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
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Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Upper State Street
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour
Solvang Kids Viking Tour with Viking Museum Entry
Top hotels in Hidden Valley
Hotel Santa Barbara
"Beware if you prepay in Expedia they not only put a incidental $150 hold on your card, which is expected, but also a $375 that nobody told me about nor could explain why it was “authorized “ even though the room was fully paid for. The only explanation is “oh it automatically placed when it prepaid ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
"Clean room, and comfortable beds. The property is very nice and staff are kind and friendly. Definitely would stay here again!"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"Liked the location. Room was decent for an overnight stay."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Beachside Inn
"The staff was so friendly and helpful! The location is perfect and the facility is really nice. The pool is super cute, too."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
"My daughter was very happy about the two bedroom hotel room. We stayed in and really thought the place was so cute and amazing. We didn’t get to swim, but we were hoping to it looked very inviting."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
The Franciscan Hotel
"We are extremely pleased with our stay at the Franciscan. Rooms were well kept and service was excellent. The location of this hotel was perfect for our itinerary. It was walking distance to the pier, the beach, and different shopping areas. Will definitely come back. Thank you!"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Hidden Valley
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.
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.
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.
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.
