Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Visit Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
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.
Arlington Theater
Enjoy a show at Arlington Theater, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.
Lobero Theater
Enjoy a performance at Lobero Theater, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
You can study the exhibits at Santa Barbara Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Public Market
You can do some window-shopping at Santa Barbara Public Market during your stay in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.
Granada Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Granada Theatre, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
"LOVE this hotel and cannot wait to come back and stay again. The whole place felt like a serene spa with the cleanliness and aromatics radiating throughout the property and each floor. The little details such as the hydration station to refill water bottles and the pump hand soap instead of bar soap ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
The Upham Hotel
"Hard to park. Beautiful stay"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
"The gym contracted by the hotel was quite a far distance from the hotel"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
"Our go to hotel, right on the Main street with dining and shopping options all around. Cozy mini rooms. love the concept. Modern minimalist. Bar has the best craft cocktails around with several mixologists. a must visit.. even if you don't stay here."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"We showed up to the hotel and when we got to our room, we practically tripped on the bed. The room was so small. Also, the window was painted white so you didn't have to look out at the busy street. We decided not to stay and rather drive home that night instead. We had paid $475 in advance through ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Haley Hotel
"The hotel is in a great location and the courtyard is great with fire pits, comfortable seating and games. The hotel itself is really just an old Motel. It would be great if there was seating inside the room, other than bed. Also coffee in the room would be nice based on the price. I suppose if “no ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
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.
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Lobero Theater and Santa Barbara Bowl are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
