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Sleek and Modern Bunk Room on Santa Barbara's State Street!

Sleek and Modern Bunk Room on Santa Barbara's State Street!
Downtown Santa Barbara
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"On previous trips to Santa Barbara we’ve stayed closer to the beach, but for this mother/daughter trip with an independent teen I wanted to be close enough to Street street for my daughter to browse shops while I worked. Best. Location. Ever. Drift opens directly onto the first few blocks of State street which are closed to through traffic. It’s vibrant, lively and safe. I had cocktails at the Dusk lobby bar, we borrowed bikes to explore the beach trail, parked our car in the lot behind the...
United States
friea b.
The price is AED 584
AED 787 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 January 2026
Sleek and Modern Bunk Room on Santa Barbara's State Street!

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Friendly staff, clean room and pet-friendly"
United States
Lisa
The price is AED 1,043
AED 1,356 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 January 2026
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Couple Retreat | Room with Stunning City View | Near Barbara Beaches

Couple Retreat | Room with Stunning City View | Near Barbara Beaches
Downtown Santa Barbara
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
The price is AED 694
AED 913 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Couple Retreat | Room with Stunning City View | Near Barbara Beaches

Queen-Sized Room, Lounge Area with Ideal Mountain Views!

Queen-Sized Room, Lounge Area with Ideal Mountain Views!
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1)
"Really awesome experience. Very modern facilities. However, picture on VRBO misrepresents the room you actually get. The one pictured on VRBO is the top floor unit, which is what I thought I reserved, but was on a lower and smaller room, which was still very nice. It just would have been nice to see what I was getting through VRBO, which is usually the case. I didn’t see a disclaimer on the site, but maybe I just missed it."
United States
Gail S.
The price is AED 973
AED 1,295 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Queen-Sized Room, Lounge Area with Ideal Mountain Views!

Queen-Sized Room, Heart of Downtown Santa Barbara

Queen-Sized Room, Heart of Downtown Santa Barbara
Downtown Santa Barbara
The price is AED 668
AED 897 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 January 2026
Queen-Sized Room, Heart of Downtown Santa Barbara

Premium Room with Private Balcony and Lounge! Downtown Location

Premium Room with Private Balcony and Lounge! Downtown Location
Downtown Santa Barbara
The price is AED 892
AED 1,190 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 January 2026
Premium Room with Private Balcony and Lounge! Downtown Location

Modern Premium Room, Overlooking State Street!

Modern Premium Room, Overlooking State Street!
Downtown Santa Barbara
The price is AED 892
AED 1,175 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 January 2026
Modern Premium Room, Overlooking State Street!

Luxury Penthouse with Lounge, Private Balcony, Fire Pits!

Luxury Penthouse with Lounge, Private Balcony, Fire Pits!
Downtown Santa Barbara
Luxury Penthouse with Lounge, Private Balcony, Fire Pits!

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2003)
"Definetly would stay here again!"
United States
David
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
Carpinteria
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1013)
"good hotel good services "
United States
Eduard
The price is AED 255
AED 302 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
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Frequently asked questions

What's Downtown Santa Barbara like for family-friendly vacations?
The walkable destination of Downtown Santa Barbara is a great choice if you've been thinking about a vacation with the kids. The beaches, entertainment, and festivals are just a few things that make this an attractive vacation spot for families. Fly into Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is the closest airport, or Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is located 24.9 mi (40 km) from the center of Downtown Santa Barbara.
What's the best accommodation when traveling with kids to Downtown Santa Barbara?
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG is a hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families.
What's there to see and do with your family in Downtown Santa Barbara?
Lobero Theater and Paseo Nuevo Mall are interesting attractions you and your family might enjoy exploring while you are staying in Downtown Santa Barbara. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Granada Theatre and Arlington Theater.