What's Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, especially its shops and beach access. Make sure to enjoy this walkable neighborhood's great restaurants and bars. Take in some culture at Lobero Theater and Arlington Theater. There's plenty more to see, including Paseo Nuevo Mall and La Arcada.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
We have 37 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' top lodging choices in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara:
Haley Hotel
- Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • Snack bar • Central location
The Upham Hotel
City-center hotel with restaurant- Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • Walkable location
Hotel Santa Barbara
City-center hotel with 24-hour fitness center- Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant- Health club • Rooftop terrace • Bar • Pool loungers • Attentive staff
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Hotel with bar- Free WiFi • Cafe • Central location
How to Get to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Flying to:
- Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
- Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), 24.9 mi (40 km) from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Things to See and Do in and around Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
What to See in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
- Casa de la Guerra
- El Capitan Lake
- Hill-Carrillo Adobe
- De la Guerra Plaza
- Antioch University
Things to Do in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
- Lobero Theater
- Arlington Theater
- Paseo Nuevo Mall
- La Arcada
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Other Popular Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Attractions
- Granada Theatre
- Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum
- Cabrillo Bikeway
- Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
- Santa Barbara Public Market