Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

A historic building with arched windows and a bell tower, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
A white building with a clock tower, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.
urban landscape of the city of Santa Barbara, California ; Shutterstock ID 398939668
Downtown Santa Barbara


Top hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is Rp4.594.144 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
Rp4.594.144
Rp5.342.071 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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)
"This is a charming hotel in a historic refurbished building with a delightful small bar in the lobby and very helpful and pleasant staff. It is centrally located on State Street near shopping and the pier and the visitors center. It is my go-to place in Santa Barbara now. I love this hotel"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

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 Rp6.890.148 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
Rp6.890.148
Rp8.767.046 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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)
"Incredible front desk staff and very thoughtful amenities! Ben was so lovely and upgraded my room. Bed was super comfy, and the hotel is very dog friendly. Can't wait to come back! Tea selection in the morning could be better, but other than that, great!"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
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 Rp4.150.112 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
Rp4.150.112
Rp4.739.221 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! (450 reviews)
"We were celebrating my husband’s birthday and they were very welcoming and paid attention to detail. The staff was very warm ands welcoming. Appreciated the free coffee each morning and both Dusk and Dawn being in such close proximity was amazing. The location was very walkable. Besides the small ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026

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 Rp5.311.823 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
Rp5.311.823
Rp6.065.836 total
8 Jul - 9 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, close to everything, very clean rooms. Staff was helpful and always around. I would go here again."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel

3.5 out of 5
26 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA
The price is Rp3.441.869 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
Rp3.441.869
Rp4.101.593 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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! (657 reviews)
"Parking was just beside the property and it's for $15 per day. The staff was very friendly but we hardly needed anything, I just wished they provided some water for the coffee maker. The ambience outside the rooms is great, there are sitting areas with hammocks chess area and table tennis, there ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Haley Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
The price is Rp3.768.217 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
Rp3.768.217
Rp4.378.481 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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! (1,207 reviews)
"Breakfast was sparse and not the best. Room was way too small, not worth the incredibly high prices."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
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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.

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.

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.



Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide