Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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Visit Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Stay near popular Historic Downtown Santa Barbara attractions
Things to do

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht

Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
"Beautiful property, excellent location just extremely pricey."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

The Upham Hotel
"Our stay was wonderful. The overall experience succeeded our expectations. We enjoyed drinks and appetizers one evening, followed by brunch the next day, and the complementary continental breakfast pastries were delicious. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made our stay even ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
"Fantastic hotel in great location. Beautiful roof top pool and walking access to downtown. Really nice hotel."
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Haley Hotel
"Wish there was a bit more storage or shelves in the room. Great for a one night stay but anymore than that and a dresser/closet or bench would have been appreciated. The property is adorable, it’s our second day and we will definitely come back."
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor.

Montecito
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Granada Theatre might round out your trip.

West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

East Beach
East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.





















