What's Downtown Santa Barbara like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Downtown Santa Barbara, especially its restaurants and beach access. Make sure that you enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's great shops and bars. With a trip to Paseo Nuevo Mall or La Arcada, you might find the perfect souvenir. There's plenty more to see, including Presidio Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Museum of Art.
How to get to Downtown Santa Barbara
Flying to:
- Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal), 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
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse
- El Capitan Lake
- Hill-Carrillo Adobe
- Casa de la Guerra
Things to do in Downtown Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art
- Santa Barbara Historical Museum
- Arlington Theater
- Lobero Theater
- Paseo Nuevo Mall
Other popular Downtown Santa Barbara attractions
- Cabrillo Bikeway
- Granada Theatre
- La Arcada
- De la Guerra Plaza
- Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum
When is the best time to visit Santa Barbara?
- Hottest months: August, September, July, October (average 22°C)
- Coldest months: February, January, March, December (average 13°C)
- Rainiest months: December, January, February, March (average 78 mm of rainfall)