North State Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
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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 cosy cafes.
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
Room was clean and staff friendly.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Lemon Tree Inn
Clean & quaint
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Rose Garden Inn
The pictures are false advertisement. The place is not well maintained cleanliness overall is poor. Once we came back to our room for the night pulled blankets back and sheet had blood stains. We went to front desk to request cleaning bedding they brought it over, but then we were told that we would ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
Room still has cigarette odor, shower curtain could not contain the shower water which was very forceful, breakfast was good
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street
OK
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Town and Country Inn
Do not take the upgrade for an ocean view. Every unit has an ocean view. If you select Ocean view, you are wasting an extra $10.
Reviewed on 6 May 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.
