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Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa BarbaraHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,432 reviews)
"Best place I’ve stayed in Santa Barbara and the location is unmatched!"
Dominique
The price is NZ$544
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
The Upham Hotel
The Upham HotelHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,018 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Wish we had booked another night or two...property is lovely."
Michael
The price is NZ$448
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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, (461 reviews)
"Great hotel in the heart of Santa Barbara!"
Matthew
The price is NZ$543
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Haley Hotel
Haley HotelHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (668 reviews)
"awesome stay"
Rey Jacob
The price is NZ$365
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHGHistoric Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"It’s a great home base in a convenient downtown location"
Lisa Ann
The price is NZ$748
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
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)
"Loved this hotel. Great location"
Cayley
The price is NZ$609
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South17.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,440 reviews)
"Great location, easy parking. Staff was very friendly. Great motel to take the dogs."
Teresa
The price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Casa Iglesia
Casa IglesiaOak Park, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (35 reviews)
"Great place to stay had a wonderful stay and met a lot of great people"
Derrick
The price is NZ$519
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean25.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,017 reviews)
"Beautiful location."
Patricia
The price is NZ$407
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
Rose Garden Inn
Rose Garden Inn4.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
6.6 out of 10, (1,019 reviews)
"Excellent thi is our 2 nd vacation here in SB , we plan to return here again next year , also price is very affordable"
Silveria M
The price is NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection PropertySanta Barbara Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (456 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
Viviano
The price is NZ$410
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara4.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,018 reviews)
"Had a great nights stay and the receptionist was extremely helpful. Will be staying again when I come for my next fishing excursion"
Phillip
The price is NZ$271
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara InnEast Beach, 2.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel! Our second stay and definitely not our last!"
Logan J
The price is NZ$644
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront ResortEast Beach, 2.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (356 reviews)
"Very nice and clean facility, but kind of spendy, but I suppose that's what you have to do to stay across from the beach."
Guy
The price is NZ$668
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
The Craft House Inn
The Craft House Inn0.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (28 reviews)
"Home/room felt like home while our short stay away from home. Host was very helpful throughout our stay."
Norma
The price is NZ$409
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
The Inn at East Beach
The Inn at East BeachEast Beach, 2.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"It was very close to the beach."
Pamela
The price is NZ$311
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - BeachEast Beach, 2.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,423 reviews)
"The staff was helpful and friendly. Great location! Rooms were cute and comfortable."
Jenny
The price is NZ$358
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
El Encanto Santa Barbara
El Encanto Santa Barbara2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (583 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
Dylan
The price is NZ$1,419
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North15.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,272 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
Yanchao
The price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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, (2,326 reviews)
"Great place to stay and great location."
Martin
The price is NZ$374
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The Upham Hotel | 9.0 Wonderful 1,018 reviews | View | ||||||
 Haley Hotel | 8.8 Excellent 668 reviews | View | ||||||
 Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG | 8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews | View | ||||||
 Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton | 8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews | View | ||||||
 Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels | 8.4 Very good 461 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.
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and East Beach.
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.
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 West Beach 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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.
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