Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo provided by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair


Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Deals

Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$406 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
AU$406
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The rooms are lovely, but the construction of the lobby makes the access difficult"

Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$611 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$611
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"The service was top notch, from the front desk to the restaurant to the valet. Excellent hotel in the heart of State St albeit 1 block away."

Reviewed on 20 Jan. 2025

Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel
The Upham Hotel
The Upham Hotel
4 out of 5
1404 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$436 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$436
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Secluded and adorable"

Reviewed on 19 Jan. 2025

The Upham Hotel
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
17 W Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$399 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$399
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"I know the city had work to do in front of the hotel. But I don’t think they need to block the front of the hotel off. The car hops were no help. We had to walk down the street with our luggage because our ride could not pull up to the hotel. And it was very cold outside."

Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2025

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 out of 5
524 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$431 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
AU$431
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (322 reviews)
"Excellent location and great environment. Totally recommended!"

Reviewed on 12 Jan. 2025

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Haley Hotel
Haley Hotel
3.5 out of 5
26 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$354 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
AU$354
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (489 reviews)
"No one at front desk on checkout date I had to text the phone number. Overall it was pleasant."

Reviewed on 16 Jan. 2025

Haley Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

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
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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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Lower State

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like Reagan Ranch Center and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Lower State
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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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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.

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Westside

When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Arlington Theater and Santa Barbara Museum of Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Westside

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide

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