What's Downtown Santa Barbara like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Downtown Santa Barbara, especially its bars and beach access. Make sure that you enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's great shops and restaurants. With a trip to Paseo Nuevo Mall or La Arcada, you might find the perfect souvenir. There's plenty more to see, including Lobero Theater and Presidio Santa Barbara.
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 Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
- El Capitan Lake
- Hill-Carrillo Adobe
Things to do in Downtown Santa Barbara
- Lobero Theater
- Paseo Nuevo Mall
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art
- Santa Barbara Historical Museum
- Arlington Theater
Other popular Downtown Santa Barbara attractions
- La Arcada
- Cabrillo Bikeway
- Granada Theatre
- Santa Barbara Public Market
- Casa de la Guerra
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)