What's it like in Downtown Santa Barbara?

Travellers love the Downtown Santa Barbara neighbourhood for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options and major shopping area. Make sure that you visit Paseo Nuevo Mall and Santa Barbara Museum of Art as part of your Downtown Santa Barbara travel plans.

What's the best place to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Santa Barbara is the highest ranked property in Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and it offers a 24-hour fitness centre and free WiFi. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Haley Hotel and Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton .

How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown Santa Barbara?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 24 Downtown Santa Barbara hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Santa Barbara, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals in Downtown Santa Barbara.

What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Presidio Santa Barbara, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Hill-Carrillo Adobe are some local landmarks to explore in Downtown Santa Barbara. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Paseo Nuevo Mall and Santa Barbara Museum of Art are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Santa Barbara include Lobero Theater, La Arcada and Casa de la Guerra. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, make sure that you visit other sights such as De la Guerra Plaza or Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum.

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Hotel Santa Barbara

Downtown Santa Barbara

Sruti

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Santa Barbara

Grace

includes taxes & fees

15 Apr - 16 Apr

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown Santa Barbara

Mark

includes taxes & fees

26 Apr - 27 Apr

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Downtown Santa Barbara

Anthony

includes taxes & fees

14 Apr - 15 Apr

Haley Hotel

Downtown Santa Barbara

Ramona

includes taxes & fees

15 Apr - 16 Apr

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

25.1 km from Downtown Santa Barbara

Mike

includes taxes & fees

15 Apr - 16 Apr

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

17.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara

Richard

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

17.8 km from Downtown Santa Barbara

Gerardo

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

17.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara

Jennifer

includes taxes & fees

15 Apr - 16 Apr

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

17.7 km from Downtown Santa Barbara

Arturo

includes taxes & fees

28 Apr - 29 Apr

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

16.3 km from Downtown Santa Barbara

Natalia

includes taxes & fees

19 Apr - 20 Apr

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

15.7 km from Downtown Santa Barbara

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

Inn on Summer Hill

9.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara

Joseph

includes taxes & fees

2 Apr - 3 Apr

Miramar Ocean View Suite | View from room

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Montecito, 6.7 km from Downtown Santa Barbara

Paul

includes taxes & fees

14 Apr - 15 Apr

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Montecito Inn

5.6 km from Downtown Santa Barbara

Eugenie

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

5.2 km from Downtown Santa Barbara

Jeanine

includes taxes & fees

30 Apr - 1 May

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

East Beach, 2.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara

Sherrie

includes taxes & fees

27 Apr - 28 Apr

The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 2.9 km from Downtown Santa Barbara

Christopher

includes taxes & fees

6 Apr - 7 Apr

Palmoro House

East Beach, 2.8 km from Downtown Santa Barbara

Shanel

includes taxes & fees

6 Apr - 7 Apr

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

15.7 km from Downtown Santa Barbara

Christine

includes taxes & fees

19 Apr - 20 Apr

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Santa Barbara Beach

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

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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.

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West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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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 Paseo Nuevo Mall.

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Top Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"This was an adorable place - loved the pond and to be ablet o feed the fish and ducks. Rooms come with a balcony which is really nice. Breakfast was very good and evenly spread out- overall this was a great place to stay "

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

8/10 Good

"Parking felt secure thanks to the bright outdoor lighting that keeps the cars well‑lit throughout the night. The rooms have a great updated look. The only downside was the bathroom — it had a funky odor and didn’t seem as clean as the rest of the space. Great location. "

The Milo

4/10 Poor

"This is supposed to be a high end hotel but they need to improve on the details, Asked for a late check out at 11.30 and got a 11.15 answer??, paid $40 for valet and they game a another car and had to figure out where mine was, got a coffee and they have run out of lids, reserved a regular room and got a accessible room and no one told me at check in. Just details but when you are paying big bucks you expect something different."

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Our top choices for Downtown Santa Barbara hotels

Hotel Santa Barbara

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Haley Hotel

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Casa Del Sol

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Vagabond Inn - Carpinteria North

Inn on Summer Hill

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Montecito Inn

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

The Inn at East Beach

Palmoro House

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

West Beach

East Beach

Lower State

Top Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

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