What's Downtown Santa Barbara like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Downtown Santa Barbara, especially its bars and beach access. Make sure that you enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's great restaurants and shops. With a trip to La Arcada or Paseo Nuevo Mall, you might find the perfect souvenir. 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 31 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our customers' favourite lodging options in Downtown Santa Barbara:
Haley Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi • Terrace • Garden • Snack bar • Central location
Hotel Santa Barbara
City centre hotel with 24-hour fitness centre- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
City centre hotel- Free Wi-Fi • Cafe • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant- Health club • Rooftop terrace • Bar • Pool loungers • Attentive staff
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Hotel with bar- Free Wi-Fi • Cafe • Central location
How to get to Downtown Santa Barbara
Flying to:
- Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal), 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Downtown Santa Barbara
- Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), 24.9 mi (40 km) from Downtown Santa Barbara
Things to see and do in and around Downtown Santa Barbara
What to see in Downtown Santa Barbara
- Presidio Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse
- El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
- El Capitan Lake
- Hill-Carrillo Adobe
Things to do in Downtown Santa Barbara
- Lobero Theater
- Santa Barbara Historical Museum
- Arlington Theater
- La Arcada
- Paseo Nuevo Mall
Other popular Downtown Santa Barbara attractions
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art
- Cabrillo Bikeway
- Granada Theatre
- Casa de la Guerra
- De la Guerra Plaza