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Popular places to visit

I love the stillness of this marina, especially sunrise and sunset

Santa Barbara Harbor

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Harbor
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Santa Barbara Bowl

5/5(3 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara County Courthouse featuring a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

4.5/5(11 reviews)

See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
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Santa Barbara Zoo

Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Zoo
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Upper State Street

4.5/5(32 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its cosy cafes.

Upper State Street
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Butterfly Beach

4/5(1 review)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Butterfly Beach

Things to do

Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

HK$538
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

HK$76
per adult
Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
IYKYK this is a must!

Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour

HK$1,751
per adult
Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour
Santa Barbara: City Highlights Bike Tour

Santa Barbara: City Highlights Bike Tour

HK$663
per adult
Santa Barbara: City Highlights Bike Tour
Barrel Room Tour

Santa Barbara Wine Tour Experience - Authentic and Boutique

HK$2,066
per adult
Santa Barbara Wine Tour Experience - Authentic and Boutique
Santa Barbara County Courthouse

Best of Santa Barbara Walking Tour with Ice Cream

HK$702
per adult
Best of Santa Barbara Walking Tour with Ice Cream
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Top hotels in Riviera

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
800 Alvarado Place Santa Barbara CA
The price is HK$4,616 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
HK$4,616
HK$5,840 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Mission Santa ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (544 reviews)
Great room and nice facility.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

El Encanto Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is HK$1,907 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
HK$1,907
HK$2,218 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,170 reviews)
Beautiful location and hotel

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is HK$726 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
HK$726
HK$828 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,159 reviews)
Clean, safe, peaceful and surrounded by shopping

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA
The price is HK$1,681 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
HK$1,681
HK$1,920 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,861 reviews)
Great vibe. Clean and had everything I needed.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is HK$1,940 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
HK$1,940
HK$2,217 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Great communication from staff, all our needs were met.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Santa Barbara Inn
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,091 reviews)
Very clean and a helpful & friendly staff.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Riviera

El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

Laguna

Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Eastside

While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eastside
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Upper East

5/5(4 area reviews)

While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.

Upper East
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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.

Downtown Santa Barbara
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Mission Canyon

Visitors to Mission Canyon enjoy its gardens, and if you want to do some exploring, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is worth a stop.

Mission Canyon
Aerial view of Santa Barbara historic city center with Santa Ynez Mountains at the background, from top of the clock tower of Santa Barbara County Courthouse, California CA, USA.

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.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

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