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.
A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent white building with red-tiled roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Stay near popular Downtown Santa Barbara attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is Rp4.008.350 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
Rp4.008.350
Rp4.660.910 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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! (1,496 reviews)
"The newly renovated hotel Santa Barbara was a fantastic location, the gym was very good and our hotel room and amenities were perfect. It was expensive, but still I highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 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 Rp6.965.526 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp6.965.526
Rp8.846.925 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel

3.5 out of 5
26 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA
The price is Rp3.172.991 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp3.172.991
Rp3.793.822 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
Haley Hotel
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 Rp4.636.495 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp4.636.495
Rp5.294.645 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice and clean hotel."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is Rp1.401.767 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp1.401.767
Rp1.685.026 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,638 reviews)
"This is a motel with everything that entails: doors and windows toward the exterior of the property, no lobby, tiny rooms. A sign that says “help us prevent human trafficking” greeted us. As long as you realize that, you are fine. But if you think you are booking a hotel, you will be very disappointed. ..."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

2 out of 5
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is Rp1.336.532 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp1.336.532
Rp1.610.286 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,419 reviews)
"I will never choose to stay anywhere else if I am in the area. This is one of the safest, cleanest, and nicest properties I have ever stayed in, especially for the price. The staff is all beyond amazing and helpful, so nice and caring, willing to do just about anything for their guests. If you are ..."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
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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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.

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 Arlington Theater or Lobero Theater might round out your trip.



Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide