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The Upham Hotel
Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai, Garden Area | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

The Upham Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1014)
The price is $190
$216 total
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Sep 4 - Sep 5
The Upham Hotel
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Top landmarks in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Santa Barbara County Courthouse which includes a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

4.5/5(417 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Santa Barbara County Courthouse— just one of the monuments in Downtown Santa Barbara. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches.

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Arlington Theater
Old school theater now featuring Joe Bonamassa!

Arlington Theater

4.5/5(62 reviews)

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Arlington Theater in Downtown Santa Barbara. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Granada Theatre and Lobero Theater are both a short walk away.

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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"My wife and I had a delightful stay at Hotel Santa Barbara. From the moment we arrived, the staff welcomed us warmly, with the front desk team and valets setting a friendly tone. We particularly enjoyed our time at the lobby bar, where the bartenders were not only attentive but also genuinely engaging, making our evenings even more enjoyable. The hotel’s prime location was ideal for exploring the nearby attractions and dining options we had planned for our trip. We’re already looking forward to returning soon!"
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Find out more about Downtown Santa Barbara

Find out more about Downtown Santa Barbara

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 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 Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

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

  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
  • Presidio Santa Barbara
  • Casa de la Guerra
  • El Capitan Lake
  • Hill-Carrillo Adobe

Things to Do in Downtown Santa Barbara

  • Lobero Theater
  • Santa Barbara Historical Museum
  • Granada Theatre
  • Arlington Theater
  • La Arcada

Other Popular Downtown Santa Barbara Attractions

  • Paseo Nuevo Mall
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art
  • De la Guerra Plaza
  • 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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