Hitchcock Travel Guide
Santa Barbara

Popular places to visit

Earl Warren Showgrounds
Catch an event at Earl Warren Showgrounds during your trip to Santa Barbara. 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 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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Solvang Kids Viking Tour with Viking Museum Entry
Top hotels in Hitchcock

Hotel Santa Barbara
The hotel looked nice from the site but was even better in person. Smelled great an had an amazing decor. They told me they had a renovation a while back so it seems they have modernized it. Staff was great as well parking attendants.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
It is clean, the bed is comfortable, and the staff was nice. The location is beautiful. The AC is a bit loud, and it might be slightly expensive for what it offers.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Rooms are a small but clean. Wi-fi was good and the breakfast will hold you over until lunch.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Needed a place to sleep. Was great clean easy parking free. Needed toothpaste and they had a sample one for us. Will stay again
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Staff was nice ,clean rooms nice property
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Title: Significant Decline in Service and Lack of Professionalism We have stayed at this property several times in the past and always enjoyed our visits, which is why we chose to return. Unfortunately, our most recent stay was deeply disappointing due to a series of service failures and unprofessional ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hitchcock

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.

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.

Westside
While Westside isn't home to many top sights, Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre 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.

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.

Alta Mesa
When in Alta Mesa, you can plan a visit to 1000 Steps Beach and Leadbetter Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.



