Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

Popular places to visit

Arlington Theater

Arlington Theater

Enjoy a show at Arlington Theater, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.

Arlington Theater
Paseo Nuevo Mall

Paseo Nuevo Mall

4/5(1 review)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Paseo Nuevo Mall during your stay in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Paseo Nuevo Mall

Santa Barbara Museum of Art

4/5(1 review)

You can study the exhibits at Santa Barbara Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Lobero Theater

Enjoy a performance at Lobero Theater, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Lobero Theater

Granada Theatre

Enjoy a performance at Granada Theatre, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Granada Theatre

Cabrillo Bikeway

You can take time to visit Cabrillo Bikeway during your travels to Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Cabrillo Bikeway

Things to do

Wine Tours of the Santa Ynez Valley

Wine Tours One

S$204
per adult
Wine Tours One
Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

S$32
per adult
Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy
Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle

Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle

S$166
per adult
Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle
Self Guided Adventure Hunt: Santa Barbara Beauty

Self Guided Adventure Hunt: Santa Barbara Beauty

S$16
per adult
Self Guided Adventure Hunt: Santa Barbara Beauty
Taco Tour Santa Barbara

The Original TACO TOUR Santa Barbara

S$192
per adult
The Original TACO TOUR Santa Barbara
Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting Tour

Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting Tour

S$559
per adult
Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting Tour
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Top hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$335 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
S$335
15 Jun - 16 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Five star accommodations!
"The location of this hotel is perfect with great restaurants, shopping nearby, and a quick walk to the pier, as well. Starbucks right next door for an easy morning pick me up. Very comfortable accommodations and hotel staff is friendly and helpful. Loved the valet service, too!"

Reviewed on 8 Jun, 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4 out of 5
31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is S$568 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
S$568
17 Jun - 18 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"We stayed here for our wedding and it was so perfect. We walked to the courthouse and so many stores and restaurants nearby we didn’t have to drive anywhere. The hotel was great. Staff is so friendly (Chole was amazing) the room was beautiful, the complimentary wine and coffee was great. The bar ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jun, 2025

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
The Upham Hotel
The Upham Hotel
4 out of 5
1404 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is S$309 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
S$309
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Loved this neighborhood gem. The property ambiance was casual yet very inviting. There were small seating areas in various locations. Our group spent hours chatting in the living room-like lobby and patio areas. My husband and I stayed in one of the quaint cottages and loved it. This property is ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jun, 2025

The Upham Hotel
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 out of 5
524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is S$486 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$486
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (350 reviews)
"The check-in/out is all done through text messages and very convenient and quick. The room felt uncomfortably small for two people, with limited privacy in the bathroom area. Although the ventilation system was running, it didn’t seem to circulate the air effectively. Even with all the lights on, ..."

Reviewed on 22 May, 2025

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Social Stays
Social Stays
1 out of 5
730 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is S$155 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
S$155
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (16 reviews)
"Great location & friendly staff! Definitely would visit again"

Reviewed on 9 Jun, 2025

Social Stays
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
17 W Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is S$410 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$410
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Pleasant stay. Easy check in. Really nice staff."

Reviewed on 24 May, 2025

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara featuring a coastal town

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 Santa Barbara Museum of Art or Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

Downtown Santa Barbara
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Laguna

Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Historical Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Laguna
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Lower State

5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center.

Lower State
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Upper East

5/5(4 area reviews)

While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.

Upper East
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The Funk Zone

5/5(6 area reviews)

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.

The Funk Zone
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East Beach

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

East Beach

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara