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Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa BarbaraHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,187 reviews)
"Beautiful location and hotel "
Samantha
The price is NZ$490
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
The Upham Hotel
The Upham HotelHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,015 reviews)
"Wonderful stay over the holidays."
Julie
The price is NZ$355
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHGHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"This pet friendly hotel was beautifully "
Martin
The price is NZ$837
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by HiltonHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location!"
June
The price is NZ$432
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Haley Hotel
Haley HotelHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (601 reviews)
"Great central location, staff were all very friendly, felt safe! "
Margarita
The price is NZ$274
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design HotelsHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (412 reviews)
"Great location!"
Wesley
The price is NZ$483
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Casa Yano by The Beach
Casa Yano by The BeachWest Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay! Everything was spotless, the bed was very comfortable and location was excellent! Would definitely"
Emilie
The price is NZ$553
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Casa Castillo
Casa Castillo0.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"We had a wonderful stay and felt very comfortable as a family. The place was clean, well-maintained, and exactly as described. The host was responsive and thoughtful, which made everything easy.
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Zheng
The price is NZ$385
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn11.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Had a wonderful stay! This location was perfect for sightseeing, and the hotel staff made us feel at home. Everything was exceptional! "
Alexandra
The price is NZ$285
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton11.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (992 reviews)
"Great place!!!!"
Adriana
The price is NZ$324
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa BarbaraWest Beach, 1.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,108 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great location"
Oscar
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta15.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Always a comfortable stay!"
Lücio
The price is NZ$384
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Inn By The Harbor
Inn By The HarborWest Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,862 reviews)
"The room was clean, staff was great and attentive as well as great price for room and breakfast included! "
Natalia
The price is NZ$406
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta11.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay.."
Marino
The price is NZ$304
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Sandpiper Lodge
Sandpiper Lodge4.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,181 reviews)
"My family loves this hotel"
Katia
The price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta15.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (873 reviews)
"Nice room and staff, plenty of parking."
Christine
The price is NZ$466
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast HotelWest Beach, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,126 reviews)
"Perfect stay!!! "
Nicholas
The price is NZ$356
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Lemon Tree Inn
Lemon Tree Inn2.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,220 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
Chris
The price is NZ$204
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Mason Beach Inn
Mason Beach InnWest Beach, 1.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable, and really pleasant stay. "
Paul
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara11.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,209 reviews)
"Great spot "
Kevin
The price is NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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Compare popular hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Property | Property class | Guest rating | Breakfast included | Pool | Spa | Pet-friendly | WiFi included | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hotel Santa Barbara | 9.2 Wonderful 1,187 reviews | View | ||||||
 The Upham Hotel | 9.0 Wonderful 1,015 reviews | View | ||||||
 Haley Hotel | 8.8 Excellent 601 reviews | View | ||||||
 Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG | 8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews | View | ||||||
 Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton | 8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews | View |
Our guide on where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Find the best Historic Downtown Santa Barbara areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
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.
Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara 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.
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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