Milpas Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 romantic area.
Upper State Street
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Top hotels in Milpas
Hotel Santa Barbara
Newly renovated room was clean and cozy. Amenities were nice. Staff was always very nice.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Clean room, smelled good, and in a good location for a reasonable price. We loved our stay.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
Big room with good price
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Santa Barbara Inn
Great room, great view and excellent staff. Room was exceptional! We ate at the restaurant at the hotel, and the food was delicious!
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Inn By The Harbor
I made the mistake of choosing this property (the “Inn”) and paying a huge premium, because it was one of the only ones I found with a kitchen and that didn’t allow pets While I adore pets, unfortunately I can’t stay at such places due to health reasons. Friends and family stayed elsewhere, at much ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
İt was all good, I actually love this place. But got charged smoking fee although I didn’t smoke. Unfortunate as I talked w the management but they sent me pics of dust in the balcony and a cigarette burn mark on the outside coffee table and charged it on me. Didn’t do it, didn’t appreciate it.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Milpas
Eastside
While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor are top sights worth seeing.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.
