Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara
Visit Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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.
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
"Great service and location. The only issue was that the “queen” bed is the smallest queen I’ve ever slept in."
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026
The Upham Hotel
"Not what I expected. It was a visit to the past. The check in counter had a switchboard! The lobby was the early 30’s. The grounds are beautiful. The room was a cottage. Clean, spacious, a private patio. Thumbs up!"
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
"It’s a great home base in a convenient downtown location"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
"Great little spot for the weekend!"
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Great location. Very walkable and close to shopping and restaurants."
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026
Haley Hotel
"Cool courtyard but the rooms are noisy."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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.
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.
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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
West Beach
While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.
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.
