Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Santa Barbara
Stay near popular Downtown Santa Barbara attractions
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
NZ$119
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
NZ$66
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
NZ$102
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
NZ$61
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$480 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$480
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
31 W Carrillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$861 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$861
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful room, comfortable bed, lovely coffee options, great breakfast at the restaurant, wonderful happy hour, and an unbeatable location! We loved our four day stay!"
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
524 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$523 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$523
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very good! (482 reviews)
"AC was broken 😕. Staff was kind and offered a refund but needed I needed a place to stay"
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026
Haley Hotel
26 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$350 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$350
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free bicycles on-site and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
17 W Haley St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$484 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$484
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Private Rental - sleeps up to 24 in Santa Barbara on State Street!
Santa Barbara CA
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor are located ...
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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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara
Find the best 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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
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.
Photo by Adam Hoggatt
Open Photo by Adam Hoggatt
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.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center.
