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.

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Fountain in the old city

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Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Deals

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NT$8,065 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
NT$8,065
NT$9,378 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
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! (1,208 reviews)
The hotel renovations were fantastic. The room was very comfortable and clean. The staff were amazing. This was our second stay and we’ll definitely stay again.

Reviewed on 2026/2/22

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$6,519 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
NT$6,519
NT$7,444 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
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! (415 reviews)
Great location - cute rooms- great attentive service

Reviewed on 2026/2/13

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$11,039 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
NT$11,039
NT$14,202 total
Mar 1 - Mar 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)
The room was nice and clean. They need soft close toilets … makes for a lot of loud bangs when your used to the others. If you book through Expedia you don’t get IHG points evidently. Something you should be more upfront about or negotiate the points into your deal with them.

Reviewed on 2026/1/28

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$7,366 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
NT$7,366
NT$8,411 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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! (1,000 reviews)
Room was great. Staff is always very friendly. I wish breakfast was still included, that is the only recommendation that I have regarding improvements.

Reviewed on 2026/2/16

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$4,669 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
NT$4,669
NT$5,639 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
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! (601 reviews)
Fantastic place! People are super friendly, the room was clean and nice, and very conveniently located.

Reviewed on 2026/2/3

Haley Hotel
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NT$3,103 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
NT$3,103
NT$3,537 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
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! (2,207 reviews)
Excellent hotel. Nice breakfast, quiet area, and clean rooms. I have no complaints!

Reviewed on 2026/2/22

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
Sunset on the pier beach

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 Carriage and Western Art Museum.

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,

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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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