Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide

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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Top hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ₹21,172 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
₹21,172
₹24,619 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,536 reviews)
"Loved our location. Right on State Street so easy walking to restaurants and shops. Beach was a 15 minute walk. Sheets and bed were lovely. Parking service was handy - right out back"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

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 ₹31,716 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
₹31,716
₹41,012 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Incredible property! Rooms were very clean and loved the bar area and restaurant."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 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
The price is ₹23,844 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
₹23,844
₹27,228 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 ₹13,599 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
₹13,599
₹16,451 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free bicycles on-site and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (707 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at the Haley Hotel. We would come back again! The only things we noticed that were not a big deal for us is that it was quite loud at night and you can hear lots of outside noises like people talking loudly or loud restaurant/bar music. This can be easily fixed by bringing ..."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 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 ₹21,817 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
₹21,817
₹24,914 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 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 11 Oct 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 ₹6,246 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
₹6,246
₹7,574 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
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Where to stay in 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 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

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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

East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore 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 pristine beaches and ample 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 Travel Guide

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