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)