Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, CA
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Arlington Theater
Get tickets for a show at Arlington Theater, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.
Paseo Nuevo Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at Paseo Nuevo Mall during your trip to Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
West Beach
Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at West Beach, a popular beach in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the biking trails.
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your trip to 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.
Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as biking in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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Hotel Santa Barbara
This hotel is wonderful! I stayed here for a wedding in the area and will definitely be back. The location is excellent, room was nice even though it was pretty small. The bar in the lobby even had some great wine options!
Reviewed on 25 October 2025
The Upham Hotel
This is a quaint old home converted to a hotel, so yes it's a smidge dated, but it's charming. The parking was full due to a wedding, so walking 3 blocks with luggage wasn't awesome, nor was hauling bags up steps, something we didn't consider. The room is plenty spacious, bed was comfortable, plugs ...
Reviewed on 21 October 2025
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
My wife and I got married here in September and couldn’t have been happier with the Drift! Cristina, Michael, Alecia and the whole team were so incredibly accommodating and wonderful to work with. The hotel is super stylish, with a modern, earthy, Mediterranean vibe, the rooms are cozy and the bar ...
Reviewed on 20 October 2025
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Very clean and lovely property located close to shopping. The on-site restaurant was expensive, with mediocre food.
Reviewed on 1 September 2025
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
We had a wonderful time!
Reviewed on 18 October 2025
Haley Hotel
I stayed at the Haley with my husband because we were in town for a concert. First off, the whole property is a vibe! There is an outdoor chess set, swinging lounge chairs, numerous sitting areas with fire pits, and a ping pong table (just to name a few of the on site activities). Our room was clean, ...
Reviewed on 20 October 2025
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Other neighborhoods around Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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 Santa Barbara Historical Museum might round out your trip.
Laguna
Though Laguna might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Lobero Theater.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center.
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
Travelers 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.
East Beach
East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, CA
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- Granada Theatre
- Arlington Theater
- Lobero Theater
- Paseo Nuevo Mall
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art
- La Arcada
- Casa de la Guerra
- Cabrillo Bikeway
- El Capitan Lake
- Antioch University
- Hill-Carrillo Adobe
- Santa Barbara Public Market
- Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum
- De la Guerra Plaza
- Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
- West Beach
- Santa Barbara Zoo
- University of California
- Santa Barbara Harbor
- Santa Barbara Bowl
- Santa Ynez Valley
- Stearns Wharf
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse
- Upper State Street
- Carpinteria State Beach
- Butterfly Beach
- Lake Cachuma
- Santa Barbara City College
- Goleta Beach
- Mission Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
- Los Padres National Forest
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