Old Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town
Stay near popular Old Town attractions
Activities
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
AU$53
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
AU$96
per adult
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Rentals
AU$38
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
AU$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Old Town Hotel Deals
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
6878 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
The price is AU$426 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$426
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, but room microwave and hairdryer need to be replaced. Especially the hairdryer. It was dirty and sticky that I can't ev6use it. The microwave work, but the glass plate inside keep derailed. Nice location, but be warned this place charges for many things extra like parking and breakfast. ..."
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
6350 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
The price is AU$509 per night from 9 July to 10 July
AU$509
9 July - 10 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (543 reviews)
"Amazing experience. Thumbs up 👍"
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
5665 Hollister Ave Goleta CA
The price is AU$338 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$338
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Goleta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"Room was not clean and also I ask after 2 days to clean when I get back they did not take care off it till day after day we short on staff !!!!"
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$432 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$432
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,422 reviews)
"Clean and inviting lobby and bar area. Staff was so nice and helpful and welcoming. Very dog friendly. Rooms were clean and nice, bike rental was free and easy. Location was right in the middle of State Street, close to everything. Perfect little hotel and stay."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$210 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$210
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,529 reviews)
"Breakfast was terrible, but there is a Dennys close by."
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$375 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$375
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,231 reviews)
"Staff had an excellent recommendation for dinner (with a discount coupon), would that we could have taken advantage of the pool and other amenities of the place. Breakfast OK, convenient location for us. Nice balcony off the room, comfortable bed."
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Old Town
Find the best Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Isla Vista
You'll enjoy the beaches and live music in Isla Vista. You might want to make time for a stop at UC SB Events Center or Isla Vista Beach.
Gaviota
If you're spending some time in Gaviota, Gaviota Beach and Gaviota State Park are top sights worth seeing.
Ellwood
If you're spending some time in Ellwood, Sandpiper Golf Club and Goleta Butterfly Grove are top sights worth seeing.
Fairview
If you're spending some time in Fairview, Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens and Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond are top sights worth seeing.
Winchester
While there might not be top attractions in Winchester, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Goleta Butterfly Grove and Glen Annie Golf Club.
