Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Stay near popular Historic 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 Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$475 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$475
23 Aug - 24 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 ...
The Upham Hotel
1404 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$379 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$379
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,039 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay and our room was great. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Good restaurant and bar on the property and lovely garden area around the rooms. One suggestion would be to improve the lighting for the ground floor rooms as it was difficult to see where you are going at night. ..."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
31 W Carrillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$757 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$757
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 ...
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
524 State St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$518 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$518
7 Sept - 8 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$327 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$327
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$480 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$480
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 ...
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.
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 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.
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 Arlington Theater or Lobero Theater 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.
