What's Downtown Santa Barbara like?

There are lots of things that visitors like about Downtown Santa Barbara, especially its shops and beach access. Make sure that you enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's great bars and restaurants. Learn about local heritage at top landmarks such as Santa Barbara County Courthouse. There's plenty more to see, including Lobero Theater and Presidio Santa Barbara.

Where are the best places to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara?

We have 7 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Some of the top places to stay in Downtown Santa Barbara:

Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel

4-star hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Hot tub • Health club • Rooftop terrace • Central location

The Annex, Location! Location! Location!

Historic cottage

• • Tennis courts • Garden

How to get to Downtown Santa Barbara

Flying to:

• • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal), 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Downtown Santa Barbara
• • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), 24.8 mi (39.8 km) from Downtown Santa Barbara

Things to see and do in and around Downtown Santa Barbara

What to see in Downtown Santa Barbara

• • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
• • Presidio Santa Barbara
• • El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
• • Hill-Carrillo Adobe
• • Casa de la Guerra

Things to do in Downtown Santa Barbara

• • Lobero Theater
• • Arlington Theater
• • Santa Barbara Museum of Art
• • Granada Theatre
• • Paseo Nuevo Mall

Other popular Downtown Santa Barbara attractions

• • La Arcada
• • Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
• • Santa Barbara Public Market
• • Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum
• • De la Guerra Plaza

When is the best time to visit Santa Barbara?

• • Hottest months: August, September, July, October (average 18°C)
• • Coldest months: January, December, November, February (average 12°C)
• • Rainiest months: February, January, March, December (average 87 mm of rainfall)