Samarkand Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
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 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 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 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.
Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Santa Barbara: Guided Tour on electric bikes (private)
Top hotels in Samarkand
Hotel Santa Barbara
Very cute hotel! perfect for our stay. right along State street and staff was very kind and helpful!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Our kids live in SB and we've made this our regular hotel for when we come to visit. The rooms are so comfortable and spacious and the grounds are immaculate. There's a beautiful lily pad pond and a really nice pool area. We also really love that we can turn the a/c down to 60.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
You are getting your moneys worth the properties well maintained, and the pool is nice
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Great room with a partial view of the ocean. Staff was really nice and the check in and out was super easy.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Very noisy from the room, can hear walking from upstairs and room cleaning from the same floor. Not a restful stay at all
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
I've stayed here several times and I'm never sad with my decision to come back..I love this place.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Samarkand
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.
Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
Westside
While Westside isn't home to many top sights, Arlington Theater and Santa Barbara Public Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
Las Positas
While Las Positas may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Arroyo Burro Beach and Upper State Street.
Mission Canyon
Mission Canyon is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and The Children's Centennial Maze.
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.
