Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, CA
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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.
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 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 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 Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
great bar service and atmosphere staying again in two weeks
Reviewed on 2026/2/19
The Upham Hotel
Paid extra for the room with a bath tub and the water was coming out freezing cold.
Reviewed on 2026/2/18
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Great location - cute rooms- great attentive service
Reviewed on 2026/2/13
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
The staff, location and room was great. The bed has a pillow top but was very uncomfortable. It was very fluffy in the middle and it felt like you were sleeping on a slight angle unless you were in the middle of the bed. For my husband and I it didn’t work. Also, the mattress under the pillow top ...
Reviewed on 2026/2/12
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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
Haley Hotel
Fantastic place! People are super friendly, the room was clean and nice, and very conveniently located.
Reviewed on 2026/2/3
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Other neighborhoods around Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.
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.
The Funk Zone
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.
West Beach
While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum.
Oak Park
While there might not be top attractions in Oak Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater.
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