Bel Air Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
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
Learn about the local history of Santa Barbara when you take a trip to Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Stroll along the area's seaside 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.
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 Bel Air
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Hotel Santa Barbara
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
Sandpiper Lodge
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bel Air
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 Santa Barbara Golf Club.
Westside
While Westside isn't home to many top sights, Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
West Mesa
While there might not be top attractions in West Mesa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Arroyo Burro Beach and Leadbetter Beach.
Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
- Santa Barbara Zoo
- University of California
- Stearns Wharf
- Carpinteria State Beach
- Butterfly Beach
- Lake Cachuma
- Santa Barbara City College
- Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
- Los Padres National Forest
- El Capitan State Beach
- Cabrillo Pavillion
- Arroyo Burro Beach
- Sandpiper Golf Club
- Santa Barbara Natural History Museum
- Lotusland
- MOXI
- Refugio State Beach
- Santa Barbara Historical Museum