What is Historic Downtown Santa Barbara like?

Travellers love the Historic Downtown Santa Barbara neighbourhood for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options and major shopping area. Are you looking for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara travel tips? Make sure that you visit Lobero Theater and Arlington Theater while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and it offers a 24-hour fitness centre and free WiFi. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include The Upham Hotel and Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG .

How many hotels are there in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodation options in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Barbara area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara.

What is there to do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Sights like Lobero Theater, Arlington Theater and Santa Barbara Museum of Art can be part of your cultural tour of Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. Hill-Carrillo Adobe and Paseo Nuevo Mall are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Historic Downtown Santa Barbara include Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum, La Arcada and Casa de la Guerra. While you're out sightseeing, De la Guerra Plaza and Presidio Santa Barbara are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Barbara.

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An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by lush tropical plants.

1. Haley Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Rodney J

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fountain, and white buildings with arches.

2. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Irina

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

3. Hotel Santa Barbara

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Morgan

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A bright kitchen with large windows, wicker furniture, and a wooden countertop.

4. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Rana

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and large windows.

5. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Emeterio

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a pool.

6. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Gavin

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A compact kitchen with a white countertop, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a shelf with glassware and a framed picture.

7. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 0.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Maria

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A traditional building with a white facade, arched windows, and a balcony with a railing.

8. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

0.7 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Jhoana

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A building entrance with a tiled floor, an arched doorway, and large potted plants.

9. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Oak Park, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Rich

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

10. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 0.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Matthew

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

11. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 1.3 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Anne

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a sign that reads "Castillo Inn."

12. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Wesley

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.

13. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

0.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

David

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.

14. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 1.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Lori

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.

15. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 1.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Bob

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a small woven stool, and a large wall clock.

16. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 1.5 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Karen

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A coastal house with a red roof, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain backdrop.

17. Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 1.4 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

James

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

18. Riviera Beach House

The Funk Zone, 1.2 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Trent

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

19. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 2.8 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Kellie

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern hotel with a sign reading "Orange Tree Inn" and a number "1920" on the facade.

20. Orange Tree Inn

Upper East, 1.6 km from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Leonardo

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Santa Barbara	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,536 reviews	View
The Upham Hotel	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Haley Hotel	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 707 reviews	View
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

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A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

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.

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A beach with a pier, buildings, and mountains in the background.

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.

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A white colonial building with a bell tower, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

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.

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A beach with a pier extending into the water, mountains in the background, and several flags on the pier.

West Beach

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

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A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

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.

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Top Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

10/10 Excellent

"Very good."

Haley Hotel

8/10 Good

"We had a wonderful stay at the Haley Hotel. We would come back again! The only things we noticed that were not a big deal for us is that it was quite loud at night and you can hear lots of outside noises like people talking loudly or loud restaurant/bar music. This can be easily fixed by bringing a white noise machine (we used our phones) or perhaps the hotel can provide these in the rooms for guests. Lastly, it would have been nice if the hotel had another set of bikes for guests to use. Such a great idea and seems to be popular, so maybe investing in a few more bikes would be a good idea. Overall, we enjoyed our stay!"

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Our top choices for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara hotels

1. Haley Hotel

2. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3. Hotel Santa Barbara

4. The Upham Hotel

5. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

6. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

7. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

8. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

9. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

10. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

11. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

12. Castillo Inn at the Beach

13. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

14. Marina Beach Hotel

15. The Franciscan Hotel

16. Beachside Inn

17. Harbor House Inn

18. Riviera Beach House

19. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

20. Orange Tree Inn

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