Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide

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Top hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ₹16,467 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
₹16,467
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the WiFi in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,296 reviews)
"Customer service is always extraordinary! The hotel and staff are extremely nice!"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹23,749 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
₹23,749
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Excellent location!"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

Hotel Santa Barbara
Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundable
The price is ₹26,735 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
₹26,735
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"Great design, people, location and amenities."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2024

Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Drift Santa Barbara
Drift Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ₹22,474 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
₹22,474
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (256 reviews)
"Location was prime, was able to walk to go shopping, pier, etc. room was small but clean."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2024

Drift Santa Barbara
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3 out of 5
17 W Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ₹20,799 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
₹20,799
per night
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Over all it’s a good experience to stay at this place. Staffs are wonderful. Thank you"

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Haley Hotel
Haley Hotel
3.5 out of 5
26 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free bicycles on-site and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (441 reviews)
"Amazing!"

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2024

Haley Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara featuring a coastal town

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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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Laguna

If you're spending some time in Laguna, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Rafael Gonzalez House are top sights worth seeing.

Laguna
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Lower State

5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center.

Lower State
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Upper East

5/5(4 area reviews)

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

Upper East
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The Funk Zone

5/5(6 area reviews)

Travellers 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.

The Funk Zone
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Lower Riviera

Lower Riviera might not have many top sights, but Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara County Courthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lower Riviera

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