Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide
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Visit Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Stay near popular Historic Downtown Santa Barbara attractions
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Santa Barbara Authentic Walking Food Tour with 5 Dishes
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
"This was a perfect stay, bikes were offered for us to use, room service came in and cleaned for us while we were gone, and honestly the location was perfect, we didn't move our car once. I would absolutely stay here again."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

The Upham Hotel

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
"Hotel was nice but the room was a little bit small. All around the stay was nice."
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Haley Hotel
"The parking was very easy. The staff was very friendly and helpful during our stay. The room was clean but on our last day after we got back from dinner, we had black ants all over our floor and climbing the wall. The staff did come to clean them so we appreciated that. Other than the ants we loved ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor.

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 Arlington Theater 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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.





















