Presidio Neighborhood Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Visit Presidio Neighborhood
Popular places to visit
Presidio Santa Barbara
You can study the exhibits at Presidio Santa Barbara, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
Visit this historic landmark to learn about the colonization of the city and see a stunning reconstruction of the colonial era.
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 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 Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. 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
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Top hotels in Presidio Neighborhood
Palihouse Santa Barbara
It’s a very cute property and our room was large and well decorated. It was a bummer that there was no restaurant or food available on property. Staff were fine but seemed a little amateur. Feels a little more like a B&B than a hotel, not necessarily a bad thing. Just depends on what you’re looking ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
We enjoyed our stay. The State Street location was perfect. The rooms were beautifully done. The staff was friendly but seemed to be very inexperienced.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
If it wasn't for one issue, it would have been a completely avaerage hotel and average stay. Iput the do not diarurb sign on the door, and my family and I left to run around. When we came back, the do not disturb sign was in the room on the table and hotel staff had clearly been in there. Nothing ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Inn By The Harbor
We really enjoyed our stay. Room was clean and the staff was very curtious. The only thing i recommend is having a full size ironing board. We love staying in Santa Barbara. Your Hotel is so close to everything.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Clean room
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Enjoyed our stay! Very walkable to harbor, beach, state st and pier!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Check Presidio Neighborhood hotel availability
Other neighbourhoods around Presidio Neighborhood
Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.
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 Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
The Funk Zone
Travellers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.
