Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

A coastal town with red-tiled roofs, palm trees, and mountains in the background.
Paseo Nuevo with shops and restaurants, a covered walkway, and bicycles parked.
A historic El Yaseo restaurant with a tiled roof and green shutters.
A tiled wall with a floral pattern.
A historic building with a bell tower, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

Stay near popular Historic Downtown Santa Barbara attractions


Top hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is 7.188.098 ₫ per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
7.188.098 ₫
8.358.320 ₫ total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,451 reviews)
"Very clean room, attentive staff, loved the gym."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel

4 out of 5
1404 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is 6.030.084 ₫ per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
6.030.084 ₫
6.874.343 ₫ total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,016 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Wish we had booked another night or two...property is lovely."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

The Upham Hotel
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 6.592.631 ₫ per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
6.592.631 ₫
7.528.455 ₫ total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very good! (461 reviews)
"We travelled with 2 large suitcases therefore the room was completely unpractical, you could not open both cases in the room without completely limiting any space for movement. The rooms have little natural light and I was disappointed with the small things ie. no supplies of cotton pads etc. and ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

4 out of 5
31 W Carrillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is 8.902.140 ₫ per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
8.902.140 ₫
11.491.638 ₫ total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"We definitely will be back! The staff was Amazing!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel

3.5 out of 5
26 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 5.076.583 ₫ per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
5.076.583 ₫
6.049.779 ₫ total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free bicycles on-site and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (668 reviews)
"awesome stay"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Haley 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 8.188.409 ₫ per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
8.188.409 ₫
9.350.754 ₫ total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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.

Where to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Find the best Historic Downtown Santa Barbara areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and East Beach.

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

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.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

East Beach

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.



Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide

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