North State Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Top hotels in North State
Sandpiper Lodge
I don’t liked the sheets bed
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
I don't know where to start on this one. The property is basically an old Best Western, that had a lick of paint applied to it. So if you want to experience Motel 6 level of property with Marriott pricing this is the right spot. Huge holes by the door (door looks like it was last swapped in 90's), ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Lemon Tree Inn
This is a budget location so i will judge it as such. Parking: Easy, free, felt safe, more than enough spots. Food: Expensive restaurant at the hotel, didnt bother checking it out Room: It was fine basic amenities Bathroom: Shower didnt drain. I actually visited this location twice in the same week. ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street
Stayed there because we were in a pinch and everything else was sold out. Look, it’s a motel six. And a very average one, but it’s a lot better than the one in Goleta.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Rose Garden Inn
I had a second floor room, and while I am able to negotiate the stairs some people may need to be aware that there is no elevator. Except for the amorous visitors next-door to my room the property was fairly quiet. The outside was generally a little dirty but my room was clean. The bus that goes ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Town and Country Inn
The ac unit was falling apart, the room smelled kinda bad. Floor/carpet was really dirty.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North State
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.
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.
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.
