Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
Arlington Theater
Enjoy a show at Arlington Theater, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.
Paseo Nuevo Mall
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.
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.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
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.
Granada Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Granada Theatre, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
El Capitan Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at El Capitan Lake during your travels in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Activities
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
Nice staff, very convenient location, smaller rooms
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
The Upham Hotel
The staff and the amenities were both great!
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Great location!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Very f
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Great hotel. Cute. Clean. Quaint… comfortable beds
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Haley Hotel
The room was very clean, and the staff were super helpful and friendly. The hotel was very welcoming and had great amenities. I loved the location, it is within walking distance to great shopping and restaurants. Although the hotel accepts pets, there was no smell of pets at all, which is so awesome, ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
The Funk Zone
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.
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Oak Park
While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
