North State Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Upper State Street
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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 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 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.
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.
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 romantic area.
Top hotels in North State
Sandpiper Lodge
Great
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Awesome place for a mini get away to Santa Barbara. The rooms have been recently renovated and the staff is beyond friendly. We booked the king size suite with the sofa bed for ourselves and our two kids. It was like having a little mini apartment to ourselves with the balcony. Plenty of space for ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Lemon Tree Inn
The room was not what I expected for the price I paid for one night. It was overpriced!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Town and Country Inn
Room was spotless absolutely clean with a fresh scent upon entrance. spotless restroom and shower. The furnishing is excellent with a big screen TV and many channels to choose from. The room is well lit, and the atmosphere is very subtle and quiet. Super comfortable bed with clean white sheets. work ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street
Traveler beware. Uncomfortable beds, Noisy neighbors partying in the parking lot and in front of my door plus they were slamming doors all night long which had my dogs barking and kept me awake. When i dared to complained, the office staff cancelled my prepaid reservation extension without warning. ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Rose Garden Inn
Clean room
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North State
Las Positas
While Las Positas may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Arroyo Burro Beach and Upper State Street.
Oak Park
While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
Westside
While Westside isn't home to many top sights, Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Alta Mesa
When in Alta Mesa, you can plan a visit to 1000 Steps Beach and Leadbetter Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
