What is Historic Downtown Santa Barbara like?

Travelers love the Historic Downtown Santa Barbara neighborhood for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options, and major shopping area. Are you looking for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara travel tips? Be sure to check out Lobero Theater and Arlington Theater while you're in the neighborhood.

What's the best accommodation in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

Based on our traveler data, Hotel Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and it offers a 24-hour fitness center and free WiFi. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include The Upham Hotel and Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG .

How many hotels will I be able to find in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodations in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Barbara area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, head over to our customer service page .

What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?

Sights like Lobero Theater, Arlington Theater, and Santa Barbara Museum of Art can be part of your cultural tour of Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. Hill-Carrillo Adobe and Paseo Nuevo Mall are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Historic Downtown Santa Barbara include Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum, La Arcada, and Casa de la Guerra. While you're out sightseeing, De la Guerra Plaza and Presidio Santa Barbara are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.

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A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

1. Hotel Santa Barbara

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Morgan

￥44,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and large windows.

2. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Emeterio

￥45,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a pool.

3. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Gavin

￥70,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fountain, and white buildings with arches.

4. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Irina

￥38,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A bright kitchen with large windows, wicker furniture, and a wooden countertop.

5. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Luan

￥43,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by lush tropical plants.

6. Haley Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Rodney J

￥28,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

7. Palihouse Santa Barbara

0.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Maria

￥70,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

8. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 0.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Melissa

￥40,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bedside lamp, a small kitchenette with a microwave, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

9. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 0.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Maria

￥31,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A traditional building with a white facade, arched windows, and a balcony with a railing.

10. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

0.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Jhoana

￥37,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A multi-story building with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

11. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Jesus

￥38,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "LA PLAYA INN Santa Barbara, California".

12. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 1.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Nick

￥35,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

13. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Tricia

￥42,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

14. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 1.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Anne

￥24,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A bright kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view through glass doors to an outdoor patio.

15. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Brandon

￥36,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A balcony with wicker furniture, a small table, and a potted plant.

16. The De La Vina Inn

0.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Cindy

￥39,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."

17. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Amanda

￥35,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.

18. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 1.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Bob

￥25,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A white building with a sign reading "Mason Beach Inn" and a balcony with a railing.

19. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 1.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Sandy Lyne

￥43,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern building entrance with a staircase leading up to a door marked '1601'.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 1.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Mariola

￥42,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Santa Barbara	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,545 reviews	View
The Upham Hotel	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,011 reviews	View
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Haley Hotel	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 710 reviews	View
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Find the best Historic Downtown Santa Barbara areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

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A beach with a pier, buildings, and mountains in the background.

Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

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A white colonial building with a bell tower, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

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.

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A beach with a pier extending into the water, mountains in the background, and several flags on the pier.

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.

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A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Top Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Our stay was only for 1 night, but the room was very comfortable. The staff was very helpful with their knowledge of the area restaurants."

The Franciscan Hotel

8/10 Good

"This is a nice hotel that is close to the beach, the pier, stores and several excellent restaurants. The king bed was very comfortable, but the chairs were uncomfortable and the counter space was small. The air conditioning was noisy and turned on and off during the night. The staff is friendly and helpful. The breakfast was very good with waffles, eggs bacon and sausage, bagels, pastries and muffins. The balcony is really a small patio enclosed by a five foot fence with a small table and two chairs. Overall, it is a good place to stay."

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Our top choices for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels

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2. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

4. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

5. The Upham Hotel

6. Haley Hotel

7. Palihouse Santa Barbara

8. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

9. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

10. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

11. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

12. La Playa Inn

13. Inn By The Harbor

14. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

15. Lavender Inn by the Sea

16. The De La Vina Inn

17. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

18. The Franciscan Hotel

19. Mason Beach Inn

20. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

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