Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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Visit Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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Things to do

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

Harmonic Egg Sound Frequency Session in Santa Barbara
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

The Upham Hotel

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"You can't beat the downtown location (easily walkable to everything), but the rest of the stay was mediocre at best. One of our beds appeared to have just been fluffed and retucked from the previous guest rather than washed—the sheets and pillows were covered in hair. It was too late to change rooms, ..."
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Haley Hotel
"Lovely hotel, nicely decorated with easy parking. Right round the corner from plenty of restaurants and a short walk from the beach/wharf. Would definitely recommend!"
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026
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Where to stay in Historic 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.

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.






















