Downtown Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara
Visit Downtown Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 waterfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
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Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Very clean, comfortable room. Cozy, quiet. And coffee in the morning was delicious.
Reviewed on Dec 26, 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
Very welcoming to pets! Easy parking, parking is not included.
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Lovely rooms and good breakfast included
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Santa Barbara
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 Santa Barbara Museum of Art 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 Lobero Theater and Santa Barbara Bowl.
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.
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.
Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
