Cielito Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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
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 cosy cafes.

Upper State Street
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

Amtrak Coast Starlight+ Santa Barbara 1-Day Tour

Amtrak Coast Starlight+ Santa Barbara 1-Day Tour

AU$334
per adult
Amtrak Coast Starlight+ Santa Barbara 1-Day Tour
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

AU$45
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

AU$74
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
Luxury Mercedes Transportation

Santa Barbara Wine Country Vineyard & Village Tour

AU$207
per adult
Santa Barbara Wine Country Vineyard & Village Tour
Santa Ynez Valley: Adventure Park Course

Santa Barbara: High Ropes Adventure Course

AU$87
per adult
Santa Barbara: High Ropes Adventure Course
You take 14 oz. of Dark or Milk Chocolate and add your choose of inclusions.

Make your own Chocolate Bark & Factory Tour

AU$72
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Make your own Chocolate Bark & Factory Tour
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Our pick of the best Cielito Hotel Deals

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$391 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
AU$391
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Hotel was under going major renovations — which we weren’t made aware of until AFTER booking. The room, hallways, and surrounding areas were very nice, however the construction made it a hassle to get around — especially with luggage. They put our car in valet parking and took our keys like a valet ..."

Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 out of 5
4558 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
The price is AU$208 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$208
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,025 reviews)
"Great location!"

Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Sandpiper Lodge
Sandpiper Lodge
2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$178 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$178
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (1,351 reviews)
"The staff was so nice. The rooms were clean and nice. Pool area was nice. The breakfast was not great, but we will stay there again."

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$253 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
AU$253
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,537 reviews)
"Very close to beach and walkable to everything else highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$307 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$307
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"This hotel is really good. We enjoyed the time here. Especially, breakfast is awesome."

Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Riviera Beach House
Riviera Beach House
3.5 out of 5
121 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$308 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
AU$308
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"I really loved the stay here! Staff were nice and friendly and helped a lot. As FYI the bathrooms are a bit small and the showers are a little confusing but other than that we had an excellent stay here. Would definitely come back again!"

Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025

Riviera Beach House
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Other neighbourhoods around Cielito

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Laguna

If you're spending some time in Laguna, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Rafael Gonzalez House are top sights worth seeing.

Laguna
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Eastside

While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and Cabrillo Pavillion are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eastside
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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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Eucalyptus Hill

While there might not be top attractions in Eucalyptus Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lotusland and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Eucalyptus Hill
Santa Barbara featuring 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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

Downtown Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara featuring a coastal town

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

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