Downtown Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Visit Downtown Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Arlington Theater
Get tickets for a show at Arlington Theater, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.
Paseo Nuevo Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at Paseo Nuevo Mall during your trip to Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Presidio Santa Barbara
You can study the exhibits at Presidio Santa Barbara, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Granada Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Granada Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
You can study the exhibits at Santa Barbara Historical Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025
Haley Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025
Social Stays
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Barbara
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.
Laguna
Though Laguna might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Santa Barbara County Courthouse.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.
Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
The Funk Zone
Travelers 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.
East Beach
East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.