Santa Barbara Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A vineyard with rows of grapevines and a hilly landscape with trees and mountains in the background.
A historic building with a clock tower, arched windows, and a central archway.
A coastal landscape with cliffs, clear turquoise waters, and distant mountains.
A large white building with arched windows and a red-tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A rocky beach with a white boat docked near a pier, cliffs in the background, and calm water.

Where to stay in Santa Barbara

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Waterfront

If you're spending some time in Waterfront, West Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor are top sights worth seeing.

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.

The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

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.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is 3.789.669 ₫ per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
3.789.669 ₫
4.320.222 ₫ total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,609 reviews)
"Add something more on breakfast"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
The price is 4.872.912 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
4.872.912 ₫
5.662.081 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is 7.811.888 ₫ per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
7.811.888 ₫
9.083.664 ₫ total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Hotel Santa Barbara
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera

4.5 out of 5
800 Garden St Santa Barbara CA
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Bowl and Stearns Wharf are located ...
Casa Riviera
Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin

3 out of 5
1018 Garden St Santa Barbara CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (290 reviews)
"Nicely"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Casa Jardin
Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia

4.5 out of 5
1915 Chapala St Santa Barbara CA
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
"Great location and comfortable rooms."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Casa Iglesia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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