Samarkand

Santa Barbara

Photo by Lynn Hao
Photo by Lynn Hao

Popular places to visit

Santa Barbara Zoo

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 Zoo
Santa Barbara Harbor

Santa Barbara Harbor

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Harbor
Stearns Wharf

Stearns Wharf

4/5(31 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara County Courthouse which includes a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

4.5/5(11 reviews)

See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Upper State Street

Upper State Street

4.5/5(32 reviews)

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.

Upper State Street
Butterfly Beach

Butterfly Beach

4/5(1 review)

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.

Butterfly Beach

Things to do

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

€24
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

€60
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Checking out the sea lions

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

€48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Come see Santa Barbara like you never have heard tales of death and bring the city's history back to life.

Santa Barbara Ghosts Tour

€21
per adult
Santa Barbara Ghosts Tour
Luxury Mercedes Transportation

Santa Barbara Wine Country Vineyard & Village Tour

€589
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Wine Country Vineyard & Village Tour
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

€51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
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Top hotels in Samarkand

Beachside Inn
Beachside Inn
3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €233 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
€233
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"The property is located across from the beach, and convenient stores and shopping centers are also just minutes away by car, which is very convenient. The staff was friendly, helpful, understanding, and accommodating. They offered complimentary fruit and wine in the lobby, and a free breakfast was ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Beachside Inn
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is €257 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
€257
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Just loved that you could walk out of lobby and turn right for bars and restaurants and left for shopping with no cars."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3 out of 5
3850 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is €175 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
€175
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Clean nice property conveniently located breakfast included is a plus"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Sandpiper Lodge
Sandpiper Lodge
2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is €117 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
€117
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,588 reviews)
Nice stay
"Nice little hotel. Good value for the family two bedroom booking. Great price for Santa Barbara. The continental breakfast is nothing special but enough: breads, yogurt, oatmeal packets, bananas, and beverages."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is €225 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
€225
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"I liked the rooms,service nice.The location was a bit off"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,743 reviews)
"Every thing is good: staff, facility, room service and cleanliness"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Samarkand

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Oak Park

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.

Oak Park
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Upper East

5/5(4 area reviews)

While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.

Upper East
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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 Earl Warren Showgrounds.

Las Positas
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Mission Canyon

Visitors to Mission Canyon appreciate its gardens. A visit to Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Mission Santa Barbara might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Mission Canyon
Santa Barbara featuring a coastal town

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.

Downtown Santa Barbara
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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.

Alta Mesa

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