Milpas Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
West Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at West Beach, a popular beach in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
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.
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.
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 Milpas
Hotel Santa Barbara
This hotel is wonderful! I stayed here for a wedding in the area and will definitely be back. The location is excellent, room was nice even though it was pretty small. The bar in the lobby even had some great wine options!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Easy check in, clean room and overall facility, close to the freeway
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Sandpiper Lodge
Clean and spacious room, comfy bed. Breakfast was bagels, cereal and fruit with coffee tea and milk. Good enough to get you started. We would stay here again
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
A real treat to stay here! The staff, food, amenities were all top notch!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
David the front desk staff was helpful, making it easy to check in so with the guy ( did not get his name)who worked for valet parking. He was very kind and willing to help. Rooms needed upgrading lighting wise a little dark on our room,air-conditioning was a little loud. Beds and pillows were fresh ...
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Inn By The Harbor
The room was spacious and comfortable. Although the main point of our visit was to see my son who’s a freshman at UCSB, we turned it into a short girls’ trip! Inn at the Harbor was perfect proximity for us to walk to restaurants on the beach, as well as the Funk Zone for Night Life. Great ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Milpas
Eastside
While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, West Beach and East Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center.
Milpas Travel Guide
- West Beach
- Santa Barbara Zoo
- University of California
- Santa Ynez Valley
- Stearns Wharf
- Carpinteria State Beach
- Butterfly Beach
- Lake Cachuma
- Santa Barbara City College
- Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
- Los Padres National Forest
- Lake Casitas Recreation Area
- Cabrillo Pavillion
- Arroyo Burro Beach
- Sandpiper Golf Club
- Santa Barbara Natural History Museum
- Lotusland
