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 24 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. Hill-Carrillo Adobe and Paseo Nuevo Mall 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 Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum, La Arcada, 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.

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$16,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

2. Hotel Santa Barbara

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Veronica

NT$8,395 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

3. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Eila

NT$7,149 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

4. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Shari

NT$9,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

5. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Irina

NT$9,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

6. Haley Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Alexander

NT$6,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

7. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Amanda

NT$8,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

8. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

emiliano

NT$8,126 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

9. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 1.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

WENHUAN

NT$8,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

10. Casa Riviera

Laguna, 0.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Antoinette

NT$10,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

11. Palihouse Santa Barbara

0.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Demey

NT$15,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

12. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 2.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Brenda

NT$6,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

13. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Liad

NT$8,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)

14. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 1.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Julia

NT$7,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

15. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

5.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Robert

NT$7,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

16. Casa Jardin

Laguna, 0.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Colleen

NT$7,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

17. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Terry

NT$7,848 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 1.1 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Erica

NT$9,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

19. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Rebecca

NT$6,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

20. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 1.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Amy

NT$7,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Santa Barbara	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,503 reviews	View
The Upham Hotel	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,009 reviews	View
Haley Hotel	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 694 reviews	View
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,000 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 West Beach.

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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 cityscape with a prominent white building with red-tiled roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

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 filled with sailboats at sunset.

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

Beachside Inn

8/10 Good

"If proximity to the Santa Barbara, CA harbor and beach is your priority, the Beachside Inn is a great option. Even if you’re not such a harbor and beach person, this is a great place to lodge. The rooms our two parties stayed in were clean, comfortable and everything worked like A/C & heat, ceiling fan, mini fridge, lights, water pressure including hot water when needed. Our room (302) needed more light, but we had flashlights with us to see down into our luggage better at night. The free to guests daily breakfast buffet was tasty and well maintained throughout the buffet open hours each morning. Coffee and hot tea were available 24/7. Our rooms had a limited harbor view that we all loved. The swimming pool was clean and enjoyable and we liked the sundeck. The staff were all quite friendly and helpful. This is an older, but well maintained property and a very nice place to stay for easy walks to restaurants and to the peace and beauty of the Santa Barbara coast. Keep up the good work Beachside Inn!"

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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. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

5. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6. Haley Hotel

7. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

8. Inn By The Harbor

9. La Playa Inn

10. Casa Riviera

11. Palihouse Santa Barbara

12. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

13. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

14. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

15. Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

16. Casa Jardin

17. Lavender Inn by the Sea

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

19. Beachside Inn

20. Marina Beach Hotel

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