Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Arlington Theater
Enjoy a show at Arlington Theater, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.
Paseo Nuevo Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at Paseo Nuevo Mall during your stay in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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 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 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.
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.
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
Very clean and they were so pet friendly. I would definitely stay there again. Not.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
The staff was nice and the hotel was comfy
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Clean updated room
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
The Upham Hotel
Amazing little stay in SB highly recommend
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Aline was the best.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Haley Hotel
Cute place. Central to everything we wanted. Fabulous staff and service. Family owned. Very clean. Understated but great value.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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 Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.
Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
The Funk Zone
Travellers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.
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 Travel Guide
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- Santa Barbara Museum of Art
- Casa de la Guerra
- El Capitan Lake
- De la Guerra Plaza
- Hill-Carrillo Adobe
- Antioch University
- Santa Barbara Zoo
- University of California
- Butterfly Beach
- Stearns Wharf
- Carpinteria State Beach
- Los Padres National Forest
- Santa Ynez Valley
- Santa Barbara City College
- Lake Cachuma
- El Capitan State Beach
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