Stay & Play

To stay in Downtown Santa Barbara is a gift and a step back in relaxation and casual living. Grab some bikes, dine al fresco, and bask in the afternoon sun. Downtown’s traditional hotels and neighborhood inns cater to guests that want to discover everything nearby. Santa Barbara also offers a broad variety of world-class resort destinations and accommodations, all within driving distance to Downtown Santa Barbara.

Playing in Downtown Santa Barbara can mean so much. Outdoor recreational opportunities abound, from world-class hiking to whale watching, from road and mountain biking to water sports. Playing can also mean discovering our child-friendly attractions or discovering new adventures at our major cultural institutions and museums.