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 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 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
- Presidio Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse
- Casa de la Guerra
- El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
- Hill-Carrillo Adobe
Things to Do in Downtown Santa Barbara
- Lobero Theater
- Paseo Nuevo Mall
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art
- Santa Barbara Historical Museum
- Granada Theatre
Other Popular Downtown Santa Barbara Attractions
- Arlington Theater
- La Arcada
- Cabrillo Bikeway
- Santa Barbara Public Market
- De la Guerra Plaza
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)