What is Historic Downtown Santa Barbara like?

Travelers love the Historic Downtown Santa Barbara neighborhood for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options, and major shopping area. Are you looking for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara travel tips? Be sure to check out Lobero Theater and Arlington Theater while you're in the neighborhood.

What's the best accommodation in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

Based on our traveler data, Hotel Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and it offers a 24-hour fitness center and free WiFi. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include The Upham Hotel and Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG .

How many hotels will I be able to find in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodations 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! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, head over to our customer service page .

What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighborhood?

Sights like Lobero Theater, Arlington Theater, and Santa Barbara Museum of Art can be part of your cultural tour of Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. Paseo Nuevo Mall and De la Guerra Plaza are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. 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 La Arcada. While you're out sightseeing, Casa de la Guerra and Presidio Santa Barbara are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.

Top Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotels

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Our top choices for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels

1. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Paul

NT$14,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

2. Hotel Santa Barbara

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Marilyn

NT$8,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

3. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Shawn

NT$7,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

4. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Cayley

NT$9,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

5. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Shari

NT$10,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

6. Haley Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Diana

NT$6,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

7. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 1.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Greer

NT$8,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

8. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Richard

NT$7,534 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Interior

9. Casa Riviera

Laguna, 0.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Monica

NT$7,939 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

10. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Suzanne

NT$8,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

11. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Kalle

NT$8,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

12. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 2.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Patty

NT$6,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)

13. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 1.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Julia

NT$5,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Superior Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (The Grand Studio Double)

14. Palihouse Santa Barbara

0.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

sonia

NT$12,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

15. Casa Jardin

Laguna, 0.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Yessica

NT$7,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

16. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Liad

NT$8,916 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Comfort Apartment, 1 King Bed | Exterior

17. Casa De La Vina

0.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Jane Hodges

NT$9,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

18. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Liam

NT$6,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

19. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

4.9 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Jeanette

NT$6,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

20. The Eagle Inn

West Beach, 1.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

John

NT$9,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Santa Barbara	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,479 reviews	View
Haley Hotel	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 687 reviews	View
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels	3.5 star property	8.4 Very Good 485 reviews	View

Where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Find the best Historic Downtown Santa Barbara areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

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A coastal town with a prominent white building with a red roof, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

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 Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

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A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

West Beach

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

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A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Top Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"I slept like a baby in a very long time."

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"The staff was very kind, but could not resolve a slow drain issue in our shower. 1st night called and they said maintenance was gone for the night. I was offered a plunger. The next day we asked if the drain could please be unplugged while we were out. Shower was still backing up when we returned. Room was beautiful, roomy with very comfy beds. Hotel is located in a perfect spot with walkable options for shopping eating and close to the pier. Rooms that face the street, bring ear plugs if you're an early to bed person as there is a bar across the street."

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Our top choices for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels

1. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

2. Hotel Santa Barbara

3. The Upham Hotel

4. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

5. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

6. Haley Hotel

7. La Playa Inn

8. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

9. Casa Riviera

10. Lavender Inn by the Sea

11. Inn By The Harbor

12. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

13. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

14. Palihouse Santa Barbara

15. Casa Jardin

16. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

17. Casa De La Vina

18. Beachside Inn

19. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

20. The Eagle Inn

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