Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Santa Barbara Aerial Panorama. Scenic shot of Pier and beach
Santa Barbara Aerial Panorama. Scenic shot of Pier and beach
If there's one thing you do on your visit to Santa Barbara, you need to visit the top deck of the County Courthouse. This picture is only a section of the 360 degree views you'll experience of the entire city. The grounds also contain a collection of palms and specimen trees from more than 25 countries. #SantaBarbara #California #lifeatexpedia #weloveourmarkets #AMER
A marshland next to a public beach. Situated about 100 miles north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, is being promoted as the "American Riviera" due to her Mediterranean-like climate.
Sunset Santa Barbara tonight, Aug 30, 2017.

Where to stay in Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail

Santa Barbara Pier

The Funk Zone

5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

The Funk Zone
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

Presidio Neighborhood

If you're spending some time in Presidio Neighborhood, Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Presidio Neighborhood
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$407 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
AU$407
11 Mar - 12 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,175 reviews)
A beautiful and very clean room. The new lobby and bar we perfect. The location on State Street and the closeness of the Palace Grill both big pluses.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$423 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
AU$423
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 6 outdoor pickleball courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (204 reviews)
Great location, rooms are spacious but a little dated/tired, could use a refresh.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$409 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$409
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
All around excellent

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Santa Barbara Inn
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Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera

4 out of 5
800 Garden St Santa Barbara CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Rafael Gonzalez House are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (110 reviews)
It was good.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Casa Riviera
Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin

2.5 out of 5
1018 Garden St Santa Barbara CA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (242 reviews)
The room was clean and new. Checkin was great - we just used the code to inlock the door. The room was super small - even smaller than business hotels on Tokyo! Good location with parking.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Casa Jardin
Tide Pool Villas

Tide Pool Villas

4.5 out of 5
26 Chapala St Santa Barbara CA
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and MOXI, The Wolf ...
6/10 (74 reviews)
Quick trip
Check in process is very slow and our room was not ready Beautiful property and great location

Reviewed on 6 July 2025

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Popular places to visit

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

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 County Courthouse
The longest deep water pier between San Francisco and Los Angeles in Santa Barbara.

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.

Stearns Wharf
Chapel of El Presidio de Santa Barbara

Presidio Santa Barbara

You can study the exhibits at Presidio Santa Barbara, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Presidio Santa Barbara
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park showing heritage elements and signage

El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

Visit this historic landmark to learn about the colonization of the city and see a stunning reconstruction of the colonial era.

El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
Museum of Natural History Sea Center on Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara, California, USA

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center during your trip to Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Cabrillo Pavillion

Cabrillo Pavillion is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the cycling trails.

Cabrillo Pavillion

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