Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your trip to Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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.
Upper State Street
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as biking in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of 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
Samarkand Hotel Deals
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Clean, comfortable room with easy access to the City and things to do. excellent seafood restaurant walkable distance.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Wonderful stay, would stay again
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Hotel Santa Barbara
Staff very courteous. In room coffee should be packaged coffee dropped into hot water. What is provided now is messy. Better yet, provide coffee (thermos) in lobby- Much, much better. No towel bars! Not good with small counter space taken up by stacks of towels Plenty of wall space to accommodate ...
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Stay was ok. Room could be cleaner specially the bathroom. Hot complimentary breakfast was good, overall it was a ok.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
Sandpiper Lodge
Very nice and clean room
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Great!
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Samarkand
Oak Park
While there might not be top attractions in Oak Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater.
Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Las Positas
Though Las Positas might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Arroyo Burro Beach and Upper State Street.
Mission Canyon
Visitors to Mission Canyon enjoy its gardens, and if you want to do some exploring, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is worth a stop.
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 Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip.
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