Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
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.
Presidio Santa Barbara
You can study the exhibits at Presidio Santa Barbara, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
You can study the exhibits at Santa Barbara Historical Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Lobero Theater
Enjoy a performance at Lobero Theater, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Zipline Tour with 4x4 Humvee Ride
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
Our pick of the best Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025
Haley Hotel
Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025
Social Stays
Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Barbara
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Paseo Nuevo Mall or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Santa Barbara County Courthouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.
Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
The Funk Zone
Travellers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.
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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