Downtown Santa Barbara, CA
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Popular places to visit

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.

Arlington Theater
Get tickets for a show at Arlington Theater, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.

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

Presidio Santa Barbara
You can study the exhibits at Presidio Santa Barbara, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
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.
Lobero Theater
Get tickets for a show at Lobero Theater, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

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

Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Deals

Hotel Santa Barbara
Perfectly located in downtown Santa Barbara.
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Clean updated room
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Our staff was fantastic. We loved the bunk beds! Everything was amazing. Would stay there again!
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Great location
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

Haley Hotel
Cute place. Central to everything we wanted. Fabulous staff and service. Family owned. Very clean. Understated but great value.
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

Social Stays
Staff was great! Thank you!
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Santa Barbara

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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

Laguna
Though Laguna might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater.

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.

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

The Funk Zone
Travelers 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.

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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