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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara
Find the best Downtown Santa Barbara areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4.5/5(19 area reviews)
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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Deals
Drift Santa Barbara
524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is NZ$441 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
NZ$441
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
8.2/10 Very Good! (237 reviews)
"the room was quite nice, clean, comfortable, and quiet. it lacked a space for a medium sized suitcase to be conveniently placed out of the way, given the room's relatively small size. the area around the hotel is looking pretty rough...to many vagrants and homeless near the entrances of the hotel, ..."
Reviewed on 14 May 2024
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$534 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
NZ$534
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"This is a nice hotel in a great location and staff is great!"
Reviewed on 15 May 2024
Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel
31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$632 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$632
per night
19 May - 20 May
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"No comment"
Reviewed on 13 May 2024
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Downtown Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
5/5(1 review)
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Arlington Theater
Enjoy a show at Arlington Theater, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.
Paseo Nuevo Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at Paseo Nuevo Mall during your stay in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour
NZ$1,784
Per adult
Santa Barbara: Sparkling Wine Walking Tour
NZ$219
Per adult
Santa Barbara Private Scenic and Shopping Day Trip
NZ$2,367
Per adult
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