Laguna Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
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.
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 Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Laguna
Casa Riviera
Beautiful stay! We really enjoyed our time here!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Palihouse Santa Barbara
absolutely perfect stay for my wife and I. we loved the location as it was close to everything we wanted to do and also loved our room so much we are trying to find out how to buy the bedding!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Casa Jardin
Clean room. Easy check-in! When I first got there I was a little concerned that there was so some live music at a park around the corner which was hard to take a nap while ongoing… but once I ventured out I discovered it. The room was clean, it was worth it to walk to sho
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel was beautiful, centrally located (easy walk to restaurants, parks, beaches, shopping). Staff is extremely friendly. Only complaint is the mandatory $30 overnight valet parking (which isn't really THAT bad and you could try to find alternative parking solutions). Otherwise 10/10
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
It was a nice stay, hotel is beautiful and in a great location. I went on a night when the price was quite high - supply and demand - but during normal time bang for the buck is fantastic. Room was gorgeous and clean. No lotion in the room was a surprise. But all in all a fantastic place one block ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
Breakfast supplied
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Laguna
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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.
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.
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
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.
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
