Downtown Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

A historic building with arched windows and a bell tower, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
A white building with a clock tower, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent white building with red-tiled roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Stay near popular Downtown Santa Barbara attractions

A historic building with a clock tower, arched windows, and a central archway.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

9.2/10 (1,499 reviews)
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
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Things to do

Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

￥10,825
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

￥5,805
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

￥5,961
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Happy kayakers

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

￥9,256
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar

Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht

￥10,197
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

￥5,491
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
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Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Deals

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ￥38,366 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
￥38,366
￥44,611 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
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 ￥55,250 per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
￥55,250
￥71,085 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"All the staff were so kind, helpful, and overall welcoming. They went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. We were by a window over the trash area, and close to the fire station so there were some louder moments when we weren’t expecting them but overall great stay."

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2026

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
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
Fully refundable
The price is ￥35,477 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
￥35,477
￥40,512 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel

3.5 out of 5
26 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ￥23,290 per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
￥23,290
￥28,133 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (705 reviews)
"It was very clean. The bedding and pillows were very comfortable. The towels were soft. The courtyard was relaxing to spend time in. The major problem, which we lost sleep over for 2 nights, was that the blinds did not block light. There was a bright parking lot light that shone through our big main ..."

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026

Haley Hotel
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 ￥32,324 per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
￥32,324
￥36,913 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great Location. However, We were very disappointed in the size of the rooms. I have never, ever stayed at a hotel room without a closet or place to hang clothes. Also no room safe."

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

2 out of 5
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is ￥10,412 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
￥10,412
￥12,626 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara

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

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

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

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.

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.

A coastal town with red-tiled roofs, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

Downtown Santa Barbara, CA

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