Old Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town
Stay near popular Old Town attractions
Activities
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
AU$83
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
AU$53
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
AU$97
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$360 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$360
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 ...
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
6350 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
The price is AU$466 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$466
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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! (578 reviews)
"Amazing, friendly staff and clean room. Breakfast was amazing, and extended slightly by a few minutes on a Monday morning just for the late people getting up. Would recommend and stay again."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
5665 Hollister Ave Goleta CA
The price is AU$351 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$351
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$379 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$379
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (1,517 reviews)
"like the location across from the Del Hotel..easy to cross street to take advantage of the Del and its restaurants.. the Glorietta Inn is a basic hotel..decent breakfast..nice view across from the bay and sailboats..the pool could use more umbrellas specially since it was so hot... the housekeeping ..."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is AU$131 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$131
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,538 reviews)
"Pretty clean room but power went out during a heat wave and manager"
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is AU$146 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$146
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
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 Isla Vista Beach or UC SB Events Center.
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.
