Santa Barbara Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santa Barbara
Where to stay in Santa Barbara
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.
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 Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip.
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum 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
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip.
Hotel Santa Barbara
The staf
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
I don’t liked the sheets bed
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
The inn was clean and had everything one might need. Frig, coffee maker, plenty of outlets for electronics, safe for valuables, nice complimentary continental breakfast and good security (need key to access room hallway which also accessed the room. It was a little noisy (seemed popular with young ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Casa Riviera
Great stay. Clean rooms and was perfect for quick get away.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Casa Jardin
Clean, comfortable room. Easy access. Walkable neighborhood with fun stuff close by
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Casa De La Vina
Great location and very comfortable and clean!! Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Other places like Santa Barbara
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- Santa Barbara Zoo
- Stearns Wharf
- Channel Islands National Park
- Butterfly Beach
- Lake Cachuma
- Santa Barbara City College
- Cabrillo Pavillion
- Lotusland
- Arroyo Burro Beach
- Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
- MOXI
- Presidio Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art
- Earl Warren Showgrounds
- Santa Barbara Natural History Museum
- Santa Barbara Historical Museum
- West Beach
- Reagan Ranch Center
