Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

Popular places to visit

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Arlington Theater

Enjoy a show at Arlington Theater, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.

Arlington Theater
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Paseo Nuevo Mall

4/5(1 review)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Paseo Nuevo Mall during your stay in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Paseo Nuevo Mall
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Santa Barbara Museum of Art

4/5(1 review)

You can study the exhibits at Santa Barbara Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Museum of Art
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Lobero Theater

Enjoy a performance at Lobero Theater, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Lobero Theater
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Granada Theatre

Enjoy a performance at Granada Theatre, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Granada Theatre
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Cabrillo Bikeway

You can take time to visit Cabrillo Bikeway during your travels to Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Cabrillo Bikeway

Things to do

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Private Taco Tasting in Santa Barbara by Walking

RM12,887
Per adult
Private Taco Tasting in Santa Barbara by Walking
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Santa Barbara Scavenger Hunt: Santa Barbara Beauty

RM57
Per adult
Santa Barbara Scavenger Hunt: Santa Barbara Beauty
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​All-Inclusive Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour from Santa Barbara

RM1,020
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
​All-Inclusive Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour from Santa Barbara
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Private Santa Barbara Winery and Estate Tour in Tesla SUV

RM3,936
Per adult
Private Santa Barbara Winery and Estate Tour in Tesla SUV
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Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country

RM1,095
Per adult
Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country
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Santa Barbara Small-Group Wine Tour to Private Estates & Wineries

RM1,095
Per adult
Santa Barbara Small-Group Wine Tour to Private Estates & Wineries
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Top hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Haley Hotel
Haley Hotel
3.5 out of 5
26 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is RM1,010 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
RM1,010
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (437 reviews)
Very comfortable stay
"Such Need details very comfortable. I’ll be back. Thank you."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

Haley Hotel
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is RM1,066 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
RM1,066
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Loved how convenient this location is to shopping/downtown area."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

Hotel Santa Barbara
Drift Santa Barbara
Drift Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is RM1,203 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
RM1,203
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (250 reviews)
"Amazing! Definitely will stay if we go back to Santa Barbara! Ideal location for food, drinks and walkable entertainment"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

Drift Santa Barbara
Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is RM1,505 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
RM1,505
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Great Dog Friendly Hotel
"Really enjoyed our stay, we brought along our 110lb pitbull mix & they’re were very welcoming were most places would not be. Everything from the room to the rooftop events were great! Really enjoyed the location, close to state street but on the quieter side of things."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3 out of 5
17 W Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is RM1,145 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
RM1,145
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Over all it’s a good experience to stay at this place. Staffs are wonderful. Thank you"

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Upham Hotel
The Upham Hotel
4 out of 5
1404 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is RM1,222 per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
RM1,222
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Lots of history to the home. Loved it."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

The Upham Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara featuring a coastal town

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 Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip.

Downtown Santa Barbara
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Laguna

If you're spending some time in Laguna, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Rafael Gonzalez House are top sights worth seeing.

Laguna
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Lower State

5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.

Lower State
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Upper East

5/5(4 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
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The Funk Zone

5/5(6 area reviews)

Travellers 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
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Westside

When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Westside

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