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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
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$421 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$421
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Loved how convenient this location is to shopping/downtown area."
Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024
Drift Santa Barbara
524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$472 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$472
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
8.2/10 Very Good! (251 reviews)
"Its very important to know the rooms are extremely small, not housekeeping services, no desk,charis in room, closet, and you cannot walk around the bed. They moved us to a slight larger room, very accommodating on site help, very polite, but homeless outside also polite but! Great bar downstairs ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2024
Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel
31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$592 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$592
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Great Dog Friendly Hotel
"Really enjoyed our stay, we brought along our 110lb pitbull mix & they’re were very welcoming were most places would not be. Everything from the room to the rooftop events were great! Really enjoyed the location, close to state street but on the quieter side of things."
Reviewed on 30 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 waterfront 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: Sparkling Wine Walking Tour
NZ$219
Per adult
Private Taco Tasting in Santa Barbara by Walking
NZ$4,488
Per adult
Downtown Santa Barbara: A Choco-Vino Adventure
NZ$573
Per adult
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