Downtown Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

urban landscape of the city of Santa Barbara, California ; Shutterstock ID 398939668
urban landscape of the city of Santa Barbara, California ; Shutterstock ID 398939668
If there's one thing you do on your visit to Santa Barbara, you need to visit the top deck of the County Courthouse. This picture is only a section of the 360 degree views you'll experience of the entire city. The grounds also contain a collection of palms and specimen trees from more than 25 countries. #SantaBarbara #California #lifeatexpedia #weloveourmarkets #AMER
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Fountain in the old city

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Santa Barbara County Courthouse which includes a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

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
Sant Barbara. USA

Paseo Nuevo Mall

You can enjoy retail therapy at Paseo Nuevo Mall during your trip to Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Paseo Nuevo Mall
Chapel of El Presidio de Santa Barbara

Presidio Santa Barbara

You can study the exhibits at Presidio Santa Barbara, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Presidio Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara Zoo

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your trip to Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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

Santa Barbara Harbor

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

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

Santa Barbara Bowl

Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Deals

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$6,479 per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
NT$6,479
NT$7,533 total
Feb 10 - Feb 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,149 reviews)
Beautiful inside and out Great location

Reviewed on 2026/1/24

Hotel Santa Barbara
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 out of 5
524 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NT$7,443 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
NT$7,443
NT$8,500 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (408 reviews)
Lovely little hotel, friendly staff. Very modern and clean. Positioned directly on the main road near lots of shops and nightlife so you don’t have to travel far for entertainment. I would stay here again for sure and would recommend.

Reviewed on 2026/1/26

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

4 out of 5
31 W Carrillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NT$9,355 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
NT$9,355
NT$12,274 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
This pet friendly hotel was beautifully

Reviewed on 2026/1/20

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
17 W Haley St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NT$6,758 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
NT$6,758
NT$7,718 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
To start off the person you see first is the valet person he was very helpful and nice. The front desk was also very welcoming. The room was clean. All the staff were great, my sister and I enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on 2026/1/22

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel

3.5 out of 5
26 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NT$4,044 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
NT$4,044
NT$4,924 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (595 reviews)
Nice place - clean, stylish, very well located, and comfortable.

Reviewed on 2026/1/23

Haley Hotel
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NT$2,870 per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
NT$2,870
NT$3,271 total
Feb 11 - Feb 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,145 reviews)
Clean and comfortable. Breakfast Pool/hot tub No elevator if staying on 2nd floor

Reviewed on 2026/1/24

Sandpiper Lodge
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Santa Barbara

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 beaches and abundant 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
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

Laguna

Though Laguna might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater.

Laguna
Santa Barbara's Moreton Bay Fig Tree

Lower State

4.5/5(58 area reviews)

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.

Lower State
Santa Barbara Pier

The Funk Zone

4.5/5(132 area reviews)

Travelers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.

The Funk Zone
Santa Barbara Beach, California

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.

West Beach
Founded on December 4, 1786, the mission is the namesake of the city of Santa Barbara as well as of Santa Barbara County. The grounds occupy a rise between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains granting beautiful views in all directions. Mission Santa Barbara is the only mission to remain under the leadership of the Franciscan Friars since its founding, Relax on the lawn, take a tour of the inside and even explore the rose gardens on a warm summer day, #SantaBarbara #California #lifeatexpedia #weloveourmarkets #AMER #StunningStructures

Upper East

4.5/5(51 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

Downtown Santa Barbara, CA

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