Hope 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.
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.
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.
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 Hope
Hotel Santa Barbara
The staf
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
Not friendly not cooperative staff Not very clean
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
The Hyatt was a reasonably priced pet-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara so I thought I would give it a try. A true pet-friendly hotel should have a couple of essential things available to guests and their pets. First, you should provide a location on the property where it is suggested you can take ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Hotel needs a renovation.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
The Milo
Absolutely loved our beachfront view room! It was charming, clean and comfortable. The staff was kind and helpful. We wished we could have stayed longer and look forward to returning!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hope
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.
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.
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.
