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.
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.
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.
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
Beautiful hotel. From the lobby to the staircase to the rooms, it was beautiful. There's a water bar on the floors so no need to buy water (both sparkling and still options) which was a nice surprise! Friendly staff too. The only thing I wished for was a speedier elevator but as we were on the second ...
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
The staff was nice and the hotel was comfy
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Bar was nice
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Aline was the best.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Haley Hotel
Parking was easy
Reviewed on Nov 14, 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 Granada Theatre 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 Santa Barbara Historical Museum 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 Moreton Bay Fig Tree.
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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