Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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Visit Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
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.
Lobero Theater
Get tickets for a show at Lobero Theater, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
You can study the exhibits at Santa Barbara Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Public Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Santa Barbara Public Market during your stay in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
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Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
The Upham Hotel
Clean room, nice staff, great hospitality
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Great location and service
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Everything was great! My bestfriend and Insoent a girls weekend and Kimpton made our stay amazing. Tommy at the front was always there to help, the gentlemen at the door always greeted us with a warm smile when we’d come in, and special thank you to the gentlemen who invited us to the rooftop party! ...
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The staff for sure! They were so welcoming and warm to us. The hotel is it’s clean and well maintained.
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Haley Hotel
Room was comfortable with nice touches such as a fireplace, swinging chair and small nautical pieces
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Other neighbourhoods 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 Museum of Art might round out your trip.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.
Laguna
Though Laguna might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lobero Theater and Santa Barbara Bowl.
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.
West Beach
While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum.
Oak Park
While there might not be top attractions in Oak Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater.
