Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

Downtown Santa Barbara
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

Popular places to visit

Santa Barbara County Courthouse featuring heritage architecture and a luxury hotel or resort

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 County Courthouse
Arlington Theater

Arlington Theater

Get tickets for a show at Arlington Theater, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.

Arlington Theater
Paseo Nuevo Mall

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.

Paseo Nuevo Mall
Presidio Santa Barbara

Presidio Santa Barbara

You can study the exhibits at Presidio Santa Barbara, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Presidio Santa Barbara

Granada Theatre

Enjoy a performance at Granada Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Granada Theatre

Santa Barbara Historical Museum

You can study the exhibits at Santa Barbara Historical Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Things to do

Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

P4,013
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Come see Santa Barbara like you never have heard tales of death and bring the city's history back to life.

Santa Barbara Ghosts Tour

P1,512
per adult
Santa Barbara Ghosts Tour
Santa Barbara: Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara: Trolley Tour

P2,036
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Trolley Tour
Picture 1 for Activity West Beach: Kayak Rental

West Beach: Kayak Rental

P872
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
West Beach: Kayak Rental
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

P3,374
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

P1,454
per adult
Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy
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Top hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is P14,703 per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
P14,703
P16,930 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Old-school elevator takes a long time to arrive; not ideal if in a hurry, which means carrying luggage up or down flights of stairs. Check-out process was long and tedious because of a discrepancy in the price showing up in the hotel's system; the manager worked to honor the price shown on the invoice ..."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 out of 5
524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is P14,591 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P14,591
P16,662 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (365 reviews)
"What is so special about the Drift are the people. Everyone from folks at the coffee shop, check in team, to the GM Jacqueline are so lovely and provide excellent customer service! So completely above and beyond to make my stay wonderful! I love the streamline design of the rooms, the yoga mat in ..."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

4 out of 5
31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is P20,212 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P20,212
P25,575 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"They have perfect location. All walkable. Paseo Nuevo mall and all downtown fun areas were accessible by foot. Very dog friendly. Nice clean room."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
17 W Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is P14,621 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P14,621
P16,696 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The only problem I found with my room was the bathroom mirror was dirty. Everything else was very clean."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel

3.5 out of 5
26 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is P10,768 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
P10,768
P12,846 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (537 reviews)
"What a gem, love the amenities and overall vibe of the place. Perfect location, walking distance to State St and the pier. Really enjoyed our stay!"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Haley Hotel
Social Stays

Social Stays

1 out of 5
730 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is P5,652 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
P5,652
P6,444 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Bowl ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (16 reviews)
"Great location & friendly staff! Definitely would visit again"

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

Social Stays
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara showing a coastal town

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Granada Theatre might round out your trip.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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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 Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

Laguna
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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.

Lower State
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Upper East

While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.

Upper East
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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.

The Funk Zone
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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.

East Beach

Downtown Santa Barbara