North State Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Upper State Street

Upper State Street

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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.

Upper State Street
Santa Barbara Zoo

Santa Barbara Zoo

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Santa Barbara Zoo
Santa Barbara Harbor

Santa Barbara Harbor

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Harbor
Santa Barbara County Courthouse which includes a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

5/5(1 review)

See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Stearns Wharf

Stearns Wharf

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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.

Stearns Wharf
Butterfly Beach

Butterfly Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Butterfly Beach

Activities

Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike

Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike

AU$304
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

AU$54
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Come see Santa Barbara like you never have heard tales of death and bring the city's history back to life.

Santa Barbara Ghosts Tour

AU$40
per adult
Santa Barbara Ghosts Tour
Checking out the sea lions

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

AU$84
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Santa Barbara: Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara: Trolley Tour

AU$54
per adult
Santa Barbara: Trolley Tour
Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara

Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara

AU$289
per traveller
Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara
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Our pick of the best North State Hotel Deals

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$252 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$252
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,694 reviews)
Stop off in Santa Barbara
"Great motel and the two bedroom family was spacious. Breakfast could be chaotic dependent on the time you went at, basic but did the job. Just couldn’t imagine staying much longer and eating breakfast every morning, but was ok for our 3 night stay. Never got to use the pool as always busy in the ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

3 out of 5
3850 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$293 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$293
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,022 reviews)
"Stayed at the far back of the property and it was nice and quiet. It’s not right by the pool which makes for a quieter space. First floor had nice patio. Beds comfy, room clean, nice variety for breakfast with hot food including eggs, bacon, and pancakes."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

3.5 out of 5
2819 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$206 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$206
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Great stay
"Didn’t know what to expect. Great stay. Rooms are a bit out of date but still spacious and comfortable. The convenience of the restaurant in the hotel made for a great dinner."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Lemon Tree Inn
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street

2 out of 5
3505 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$221 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$221
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street
Town and Country Inn

Town and Country Inn

2.5 out of 5
2800 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$192 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$192
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"We had a fantastic stay at Town and Country Inn. The staff was so kind. We had a wedding we were attending and needed an early check in and the kind man at the front desk was happy to help. We will definitely stay here when we return to Santa Barbara."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Town and Country Inn
Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn

1.5 out of 5
3643 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$179 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$179
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
6.2/10 (1,006 reviews)
"I highly recommend this place. The young man at the front desk was very helpful and professional. The sheets smell clean and the area was so convenient for our convention. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Rose Garden Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around North State

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Oak Park

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.

Oak Park
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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 Earl Warren Showgrounds.

Las Positas
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Westside

While Westside isn't home to many top sights, Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Westside
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Upper East

While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.

Upper East
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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.

Alta Mesa
Santa Barbara showing a coastal town

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 Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

Downtown Santa Barbara

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