Mission Canyon Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
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Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Solvang Kids Viking Tour with Viking Museum Entry
Top hotels in Mission Canyon
Hotel Santa Barbara
"Beautiful, clean, comfortable, accommodating. We will definitely be back!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"The property location is very good nearby the freeway, I had to iron my clothes, There is an iron I can use. I will stay here again because of the free parking and free breakfast, a freshly waffle is there for you, you make it your own, love it. Staffs are friendly"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
"We had a fantastic weekend at the Ramada. The property was beautiful and we had an amazing view of the lagoon. Loved the baby ducks, koi, and turtle. The breakfast staff was absolutely phenomenal and a great way to start our day. The room had a great vibe and high celings. Love that the room had ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Beachside Inn
"Good hotel for the price we paid"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
"Rooms are spacious and quiet area"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
The Franciscan Hotel
"Facilities: excellent Staff: pleasant, helpful, accommodating Parking: OK Room: Neat, clean, nice"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mission Canyon
Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
Oak Park
While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Lobero Theater and Santa Barbara Bowl are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
Westside
While Westside isn't home to many top sights, Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
