Hope Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara Bowl
Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Santa Barbara County Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.
Santa Barbara Zoo
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 Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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 romantic area.
Upper State Street
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.
Top hotels in Hope
Hotel Santa Barbara
Yes all of it was great
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
Good staff. Clean facility.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Inn By The Harbor
Room was very clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
We found the room layout, cleanliness, and amenities to exceed our expectations. The location is a few miles from Downtown, getting there and back was quite convenient and not an impediment. I would return to this property.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Comfortable room, nice breakfast,and Jake the Manager was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
The Milo
The room was beautiful. But very loud.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hope
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 Upper State Street.
Mission Canyon
Visitors to Mission Canyon enjoy its gardens, and if you want to do some exploring, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is worth a stop.
Oak Park
While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
Westside
While Westside isn't home to many top sights, Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
