North State Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Upper State Street
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Whale and Wildlife Yacht Cruise in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Our pick of the best North State Hotel Deals
Sandpiper Lodge
Breakfast was a little lackng, no hot food like eggs and bacon. It was real basic but tasted fine.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
Ok
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Lemon Tree Inn
Balcony wall and restroom tub were dirty.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Rose Garden Inn
Do not get fooled by this property. Looked at pictures online and they look nothing like what the property looks like. Tried to cancel room and was told I needed to contact hotels.com. Called hotels.com and they canceled, however they didn’t only charge me the cancel fee, the hotel also charged me ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street
Staff very helpful. Easy to book online
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Town and Country Inn
Bed was super soft and had rough sheets. Room was very clean. Brightly lit, micro and refrig only negative was no breakfast.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North State
Las Positas
While Las Positas may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Arroyo Burro Beach and Upper State Street.
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.
Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
Westside
While Westside isn't home to many top sights, Arlington Theater and Santa Barbara Public Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mission Canyon
Mission Canyon is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and The Children's Centennial Maze.
Alta Mesa
When in Alta Mesa, you can plan a visit to 1000 Steps Beach and Leadbetter Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
