North State Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Visit North State
Stay near popular North State attractions
Activities

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Our pick of the best North State Hotel Deals

Sandpiper Lodge
"Staff was friendly & helpful."
Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
"Parking was safe & easy"
Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Lemon Tree Inn
"Pleasant and spacious, nice to have the additional sink outside of the bathroom, good storage. Could use a bit of updating but just fine for a one night stay for a graduation visit."
Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Rose Garden Inn
"My family and I stayed here for our daughter’s graduation from UCSB. Perfect location. Walking distance to Denny’s and a little coffee shop as well as Whole Foods, which is where we actually got breakfast. There’s also a Starbucks in the outdoor mall that is within walking distance. The staff was ..."
Reviewed on 6 July 2026

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
"The overall location, amenities, food and staff were all great!"
Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Town and Country Inn
"We stayed 2 nights over Father's Day weekend. Location was great but parking is very limited for larger vehicles like what we were driving. The room appeared to be clean & smelled fresh but the floors were filthy! After walking around for a short time the bottom of our feet were black. I can say ..."
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in North State

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.

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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.






















