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Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (638 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay here. The property was very centrally located and clean. "
United States
Katherine
The price is ￥22,944
￥27,721 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Haley Hotel
Reception

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,358 reviews)
"Perfect location with a very attentive staff. This will be our go to spot when in Santa Barbara."
United States
Marc
The price is ￥37,971
￥44,154 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Hotel Santa Barbara
View from room

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (437 reviews)
"Great location - but very pricey for what it is. Tiny tiny rooms"
United States
Andrew
The price is ￥43,573
￥49,758 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Shopping mall

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Location was the best, close to the town center."
United States
Stanley
The price is ￥39,157
￥44,716 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"We only stayed one night as we were traveling through but the staff was nice, room was clean"
United States
Anthony
The price is ￥53,115
￥68,565 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
Carpinteria
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,279 reviews)
"Super convenient to the beach and shops and it was clean and definite value for the money. "
United States
Nicole
The price is ￥14,234
￥16,398 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Outdoor pool

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
Mussel Shoals
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"Great stay here! Amazing view from our room. Staff was nice & the food from the hotel restaurant was solid! "
United States
Vincent
The price is ￥26,665
￥29,951 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
Carpinteria
7.0 out of 10, Good, (666 reviews)
"Very quiet property, probably because this is a single story hotel. No walking heard from the ceiling."
United States
Esther
The price is ￥15,356
￥20,823 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Casa Del Sol
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
Carpinteria
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,516 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Justin
The price is ￥23,839
￥27,462 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Surfing/boogie boarding

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
Carpinteria
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (269 reviews)
"Good for an overnight stay"
United States
Angela
The price is ￥18,175
￥20,901 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

6/10 Okay
"Room and facility were average and a bit dated. Parking was difficult. Lots of vehicles and spaces were very small."
Katherine 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Sandpiper Lodge

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What is there to see and do in Downtown Santa Barbara?
Downtown Santa Barbara attracts visitors with its fantastic dining options and bar scene, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then plan some activities that cost very little. If you're looking to enjoy the area's natural beauty, you can get outdoors at De la Guerra Plaza, Leadbetter Beach, or East Beach.
How can I get to Downtown Santa Barbara and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in Downtown Santa Barbara can help keep you on budget. The most convenient airport is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) away from the center in Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA). However, if that doesn't suit your budget, you can book a flight to Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), located 24.9 mi (40 km) away. Downtown Santa Barbara might not have many public transportation choices so renting a car could be a reasonable alternative to see more of the area.