North State Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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 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.
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.
Top hotels in North State
Sandpiper Lodge
Very nice staff. Very good hotel. We were very happy with everything this hotel provided
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Lemon Tree Inn
Just a quick stop to attend the SB bowl. Comfortable and clean rooms. Check in was super easy.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Rose Garden Inn
Very clean and neat
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street
Most things about this hotel were fine, clean room, good location, helpful staff. The one bad thing is if you bring your dog, there’s no good place on the property for your dog to do its business. The very small dirt patches in the parking lot had poop from dog owners not cleaning up after their ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
I expected more from a Marriott property. A\C heat functioned poorly, the coffee maker was broken in the room, and we had insects in the bathroom. The property is old, and could probably use a second renovation. Avoid the hot? Items at breakfast. I will avoid this Marriott in the future. The front ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Town and Country Inn
Staff was great
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North State
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.
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 Santa Barbara Public Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mission Canyon
Mission Canyon is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and The Children's Centennial Maze.
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.
