Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Stay near popular Downtown Santa Barbara attractions
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
AU$100
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
AU$55
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
AU$51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$460 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$460
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,444 reviews)
"The room that we were in was small but cozy. It was clean, was more modern and made you feel like you were in another country have a vacation. Definitely staying here again."
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
524 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$412 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$412
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very good! (460 reviews)
"It was the worst room we've ever stayed in and we've traveled the world. All black and concrete - cold. Couldn't hear the TV because of the live music outside our window. It was like a jail cell or an air raid bunker. The bed was against the wall, so we had to crawl over each other to get in and ..."
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
31 W Carrillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$708 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$708
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"We definitely will be back! The staff was Amazing!"
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Haley Hotel
26 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$296 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$296
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free bicycles on-site and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (666 reviews)
"Enjoy clean, comfortable beds and convenient parking right next door. The hotel is just a 17-minute drive from UCSB. Plus, you’ll find espresso shots and snacks in your room."
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
17 W Haley St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$515 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$515
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$211 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$211
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! (2,559 reviews)
"Great place. Was a cozy stay. Thank you!"
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara
Find the best Downtown Santa Barbara areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and East Beach.
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.
Photo by Adam Hoggatt
Open Photo by Adam Hoggatt
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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like Reagan Ranch Center and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.
