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Our guide on where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Find the best Historic Downtown Santa Barbara areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Historic 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 Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Deals
Drift Santa Barbara
524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$449 per night from 14 May to 15 May
NZ$449
per night
14 May - 15 May
8.2/10 Very Good! (233 reviews)
"More boxed water would be great."
Reviewed on 7 May 2024
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$510 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$510
per night
27 May - 28 May
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"The hotel is so lovely, I really enjoy smaller hotels with personality and vintage style, fabric headboards, crown molding, beautiful tile. It is under a bit of construction and our room overlooked the scaffold and parking lot which was a bummer. The staff is very accommodating and thoughtful - they ..."
Reviewed on 10 May 2024
Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel
31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$643 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$643
per night
19 May - 20 May
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"A bit disappointed. Expensive. Small room."
Reviewed on 12 Apr. 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 Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
You can study the exhibits at Santa Barbara Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Activities
Santa Barbara Private Scenic and Shopping Day Trip
NZ$2,367
Per adult
Private Wine Tasting Tour from Santa Barbara
NZ$1,371
Per adult
Santa Barbara Wine Tasting Day Tour from Los Angeles
NZ$566
Per adult
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