Hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara

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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1031)
The price is $196
$228 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Hotel Santa Barbara
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When is the best time to visit Downtown Santa Barbara?

Our prices for hotels in Downtown Santa Barbara are cheapest in January
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Top landmarks in Downtown Santa Barbara

USA, California, Santa Barbara. Exterior of historic Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

4.5/5 (831 reviews)
Santa Barbara County Courthouse is worth a pic or two when discovering Downtown Santa Barbara. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches.
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Paseo Nuevo Mall

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Paseo Nuevo Mall in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches. Splash some more cash at La Arcada and Santa Barbara Public Market.
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Check out reviews of Downtown Santa Barbara hotels guests love

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Overall , it’s good. Quiet room way in the back . Enjoyed the green mountain coffee in the room . Loved the croissant and cream cheese at breakfast. Used the gym . Close to every place we need to go . Great restaurants around and shops . "
Aida 3-night trip
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What's Downtown Santa Barbara Like?

There's a lot visitors like about Downtown Santa Barbara, especially its bars and beach access. Make sure to enjoy this walkable neighborhood's great shops and restaurants. With a trip to Paseo Nuevo Mall or La Arcada, you might find the perfect souvenir. There's plenty more to see, including Lobero Theater and Presidio Santa Barbara.

How to Get to Downtown Santa Barbara

Flying to:

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), 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
  • Casa de la Guerra
  • Hill-Carrillo Adobe
  • De la Guerra Plaza
  • El Capitan Lake

Things to Do in Downtown Santa Barbara

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

Other Popular Downtown Santa Barbara Attractions

  • La Arcada
  • Santa Barbara Historical Museum
  • Santa Barbara Public Market
  • Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum
  • Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum

When Is the Best Time to Visit Santa Barbara?

  • Hottest months: August, September, July, October (average 71°F)
  • Coldest months: February, January, March, December (average 56°F)
  • Rainiest months: December, January, February, March (average 3 inches of rainfall)

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