Old Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town
Stay near popular Old Town attractions
Activities
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
NZ$67
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
NZ$122
per adult
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
NZ$106
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Rentals
NZ$47
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Old Town Hotel Deals
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
6878 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
The price is NZ$553 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$553
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"It was perfect and quite"
Reviewed on 8 July 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
6350 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
The price is NZ$639 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$639
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (546 reviews)
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Reviewed on 8 July 2026
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
5665 Hollister Ave Goleta CA
The price is NZ$364 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$364
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Bathroom wasn't amazingly clean, house keepers were offsite, the breakfast was just good, the staff were great and treated us awesome. Thanks to Daniel for being so cool!"
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$253 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$253
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,548 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$167 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$167
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,408 reviews)
"One complaint - i arrived (after a long drive from the desert) to the carpinteria-south location at 10:30a on 7/9, per hotels.com reservation. the clerk said i could not put my things in the room, nor store them anywhere onsite. i let her know i would not be arriving for checkin then until later ..."
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$446 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$446
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,254 reviews)
"Very nice"
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
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.
Our guide on where to stay in Old Town
Find the best Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Isla Vista
You'll enjoy the beaches and live music in Isla Vista. You might want to make time for a stop at UC SB Events Center or Isla Vista Beach.
Gaviota
If you're spending some time in Gaviota, Gaviota Beach and Gaviota State Park are top sights worth seeing.
Fairview
If you're spending some time in Fairview, Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens and Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond are top sights worth seeing.
Ellwood
If you're spending some time in Ellwood, Sandpiper Golf Club and Goleta Butterfly Grove are top sights worth seeing.
Winchester
While there might not be top attractions in Winchester, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Goleta Butterfly Grove and Glen Annie Golf Club.
