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Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Can't beat the location! One block from the promenade street with plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops. Not too far from the pier as well!"
United States
Leonardo
The price is P11,246
P12,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (591)
"Room was comfortable with nice touches such as a fireplace, swinging chair and small nautical pieces "
United States
Wendy
The price is P7,439
P9,068 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
Haley Hotel

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (401)
"Great location and service "
United States
juan
The price is P12,246
P13,985 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1104)
"Room was spotless, comfortable and staff was great."
United States
Roderick
The price is P11,171
P12,991 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Hotel Santa Barbara

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1016)
"Clean room and staff is friendly. "
United States
Jose
The price is P10,383
P11,837 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
The Upham Hotel

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Friendly staff, clean room and pet-friendly"
United States
Lisa
The price is P17,247
P22,332 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (976)
"Great hotel, super clean and modern. Awesome little kitchen and a fantastic bathroom."
United States
James
The price is P6,357
P7,247 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 2.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1214)
"Nice motel in a nice location at a good price "
United Kingdom
carl
The price is P6,092
P6,956 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1110)
"Great accommodation "
United States
Cheryl
The price is P8,456
P9,639 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
25 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Have stayed here many times and every time it’s more amazing than the previous. Spectacular views, delicious dinner and wonderful ocean view rooms "
United States
Gayane
The price is P11,440
P12,849 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2041)
"Enjoyed our stay. Clean and great service! "
United States
Robert
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
16.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1384)
"Great staff, room was spotless! "
United States
Carina
The price is P7,455
P8,588 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
17.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"Clean room and friendly staff "
United States
CHANG
The price is P8,358
P9,628 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1101)
"Was a good hotel "
United States
Hani
The price is P6,710
P7,663 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8
Beachside Inn

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (360)
"Friendly staff and clean place."
United States
Nikhil
The price is P8,241
P9,394 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1037)
"Great brunch, beautiful property and helpful staff"
United States
Kritika
The Franciscan Hotel

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1303)
"Easy place with great location."
United States
Robert
The price is P9,842
P11,239 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
15.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1029)
"every thing is as expected,satisfied with our stay"
Canada
Cathy
The price is P4,260
P5,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1837)
"It was a beautiful place to stay"
United States
Joseph
The price is P9,842
P11,239 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Inn By The Harbor

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1011)
"Helpful staff and a charming room with a kitchen. "
United States
Steven
The price is P7,930
P9,040 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Marina Beach Motel
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Find the best Historic Downtown Santa Barbara areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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.

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum.

The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Historic Downtown Santa Barbara like?
Travelers love the Historic Downtown Santa Barbara neighborhood for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options, and major shopping area. Are you looking for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara travel tips? Be sure to check out Lobero Theater and Granada Theatre while you're in the neighborhood.
What's the best accommodation in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, The Upham Hotel is the highest ranked property in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other favorite options in the area include Hotel Santa Barbara and Haley Hotel.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodations in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Barbara area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara.
What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?
Sights like Lobero Theater, Granada Theatre, and Arlington Theater can be part of your cultural tour of Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. Paseo Nuevo Mall and El Capitan Lake are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Historic Downtown Santa Barbara include Hill-Carrillo Adobe, Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum, and La Arcada. While you're out sightseeing, Casa de la Guerra and De la Guerra Plaza are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.

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