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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,234 reviews)
"Beautiful location and hotel "
United States
Samantha
The price is HK$1,833
HK$2,131 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Hotel Santa Barbara

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"This pet friendly hotel was beautifully "
United States
Martin
The price is HK$2,730
HK$3,512 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Wonderful stay over the holidays."
United States
Julie
The price is HK$1,471
HK$1,677 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
The Upham Hotel

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (417 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Wesley
The price is HK$1,612
HK$1,841 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
June
The price is HK$1,854
HK$2,117 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (609 reviews)
"Great central location, staff were all very friendly, felt safe! "
United States
Margarita
The price is HK$1,069
HK$1,297 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Haley Hotel

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,259 reviews)
"Nice location , clean and friendly staff.."
United States
MARIDIE
The price is HK$663
HK$764 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
25.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
"Had an awesome restaurant right on property and all staff very friendly"
United States
cathy
The price is HK$1,178
HK$1,324 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
16.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,422 reviews)
"Staff was very polite and helpful with recommendations for dinner. The rooms were clean and comfortable."
United States
Kimberly
The price is HK$1,124
HK$1,294 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
17.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice stay, good location"
United States
Richard
The price is HK$1,478
HK$1,703 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
17.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (237 reviews)
"Nice staff"
United States
Juan
The price is HK$758
HK$872 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (224 reviews)
"Great room and staff"
United States
JEFFREY
The price is HK$1,918
HK$2,542 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
9.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (345 reviews)
"Room was spotless and view of the ocean from the room was beautiful. "
United States
Joseph
The price is HK$1,956
HK$2,268 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Inn on Summer Hill

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 2.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"Great room, great location, loved this spot. "
United States
Susan
The price is HK$2,082
HK$2,379 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Santa Barbara Inn

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
5.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful room.staff was lovely."
United States
Jeanine
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
4.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,253 reviews)
"My family loves this hotel"
United States
Katia
The price is HK$810
HK$923 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Sandpiper Lodge

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
15.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,076 reviews)
"Clean room, quiet, good location, great staff."
United States
Gary
The price is HK$555
HK$655 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,030 reviews)
"Nice room and ambiance with good hospitality "
United States
Ankush
The price is HK$1,390
HK$1,615 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach
5.0 star property
Montecito, 6.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (303 reviews)
"Service, food, accommodations were top tier! What a special place ❤️ Can’t wait to visit again!"
United States
Joelle
The price is HK$10,032
HK$12,338 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Rosewood Miramar Beach

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,131 reviews)
"Perfect stay!!! "
United States
Nicholas
The price is HK$1,400
HK$1,596 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Find the best Historic Downtown Santa Barbara areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

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 Carriage and Western Art Museum 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Historic Downtown Santa Barbara like?
Travellers love the Historic Downtown Santa Barbara neighbourhood for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options and major shopping area. Are you looking for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara travel tips? Make sure that you visit Lobero Theater and Paseo Nuevo Mall while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite place to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, The Upham Hotel is the highest ranked property in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and it offers a restaurant and free parking. Other favourite options in the area include Hotel Santa Barbara and Haley Hotel.
How many hotels are there in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodation options in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Barbara area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara.
What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
Sights like Lobero Theater, Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Arlington Theater can be part of your cultural tour of Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. Paseo Nuevo Mall and La Arcada are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Historic Downtown Santa Barbara include Hill-Carrillo Adobe, Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum and Casa de la Guerra. While you're out sightseeing, De la Guerra Plaza and Presidio Santa Barbara are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.

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