Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
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Visit Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
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Arlington Theater
Enjoy a show at Arlington Theater, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.
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Paseo Nuevo Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at Paseo Nuevo Mall during your stay in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Lobero Theater
Enjoy a performance at Lobero Theater, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
You can study the exhibits at Santa Barbara Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Granada Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Granada Theatre, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
La Arcada
You can enjoy retail therapy at La Arcada during your trip to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
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Amtrak Coast Starlight+ Santa Barbara 1-Day Tour
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Private Taco Tasting in Santa Barbara by Walking
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Self Guided Adventure Hunt: Santa Barbara Beauty
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Food Tasting Experience and Guided Walking Tour in Santa Barbara
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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Reviewed on 4 Feb,2025
![Kimpton Canary Hotel, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1157100/1157070/8cd27b25_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 20 Jan,2025
![The Upham Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8220000/8219700/8219632/bef64ed5_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 19 Jan,2025
![Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/200800/200768/6c3527ff_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 28 Jan,2025
![Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84135300/84135249/b96c97a5_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Jan,2025
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Reviewed on 24 Jan,2025
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
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Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.
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Laguna
If you're spending some time in Laguna, Rafael Gonzalez House and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park are top sights worth seeing.
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Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.
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Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
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The Funk Zone
Travellers 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.
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Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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