Downtown Santa Barbara
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Visit Downtown Santa Barbara
Stay near popular Downtown Santa Barbara attractions
Things to do

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike

Harmonic Egg Sound Frequency Session in Santa Barbara

Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
"The room was TINY and painted a dark brown which made the whole space feel small and dark. Our room was facing the busy street and it was noisy when trying to go to sleep."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
"The location is ideal, smack in the middle of downtown. The pictures of the rooms are not very accurate. The rooms are very small and not very comfortable."
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
"Incredible front desk staff and very thoughtful amenities! Ben was so lovely and upgraded my room. Bed was super comfy, and the hotel is very dog friendly. Can't wait to come back! Tea selection in the morning could be better, but other than that, great!"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Great location, close to everything, very clean rooms. Staff was helpful and always around. I would go here again."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Haley Hotel
"This boutique Motel is a block away from State Street. The grounds were very nicely decorated with plenty of seats available. There is no swimming pool here as it looks like they might have converted that into a sand area. The Motel was converted back in 2018 and has a nautical theme. The hotel is ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
"This hotel was a pleasant surprise. A great experience with friendly staff and excellent hospitality. Very clean Very convenient to restaurants"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West 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.

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.

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 Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
























