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Our top choices for Historic Downtown Santa Barbara family-friendly hotels

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Barbara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Friendly staff, clean room and pet-friendly"
United States
Lisa
The price is SAR 1,066
SAR 1,385 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 January 2026
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Sleek and Modern Bunk Room on Santa Barbara's State Street!

Downtown Santa Barbara
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"On previous trips to Santa Barbara we’ve stayed closer to the beach, but for this mother/daughter trip with an independent teen I wanted to be close enough to Street street for my daughter to browse shops while I worked. Best. Location. Ever. Drift opens directly onto the first few blocks of State street which are closed to through traffic. It’s vibrant, lively and safe. I had cocktails at the Dusk lobby bar, we borrowed bikes to explore the beach trail, parked our car in the lot behind the...
United States
friea b.
The price is SAR 709
SAR 956 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Sleek and Modern Bunk Room on Santa Barbara's State Street!

Couple Retreat | Room with Stunning City View | Near Barbara Beaches

Downtown Santa Barbara
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
The price is SAR 882
SAR 1,168 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Couple Retreat | Room with Stunning City View | Near Barbara Beaches

Queen-Sized Room, Heart of Downtown Santa Barbara

Downtown Santa Barbara
The price is SAR 796
SAR 1,067 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Queen-Sized Room, Heart of Downtown Santa Barbara

Premium Room with Private Balcony and Lounge! Downtown Location

Downtown Santa Barbara
The price is SAR 1,111
SAR 1,497 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Premium Room with Private Balcony and Lounge! Downtown Location

Queen-Sized Room, Lounge Area with Ideal Mountain Views!

Downtown Santa Barbara
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1)
"Really awesome experience. Very modern facilities. However, picture on VRBO misrepresents the room you actually get. The one pictured on VRBO is the top floor unit, which is what I thought I reserved, but was on a lower and smaller room, which was still very nice. It just would have been nice to see what I was getting through VRBO, which is usually the case. I didn’t see a disclaimer on the site, but maybe I just missed it."
United States
Gail S.
The price is SAR 1,111
SAR 1,471 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Queen-Sized Room, Lounge Area with Ideal Mountain Views!

Modern Premium Room, Overlooking State Street!

Downtown Santa Barbara
The price is SAR 1,111
SAR 1,490 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Modern Premium Room, Overlooking State Street!

Luxury Penthouse with Lounge, Private Balcony, Fire Pits!

Downtown Santa Barbara
The price is SAR 3,216
SAR 4,348 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 January 2026
Luxury Penthouse with Lounge, Private Balcony, Fire Pits!

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1990)
"Definetly would stay here again!"
United States
David
The price is SAR 364
SAR 444 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Montecito Inn

4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Wonderful stay. Beautiful facility and location. "
United States
Abbylin
The price is SAR 552
SAR 787 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Montecito Inn
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Frequently asked questions

What's Historic Downtown Santa Barbara like for family-friendly vacations?
The walkable destination of Historic Downtown Santa Barbara is a great choice if you've been thinking about a vacation with the kids. The beaches, festivals, and art scene are just a few things that make this an attractive place for families. Take to the air and fly into Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is the closest airport, or Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is located 24.9 mi (40 km) from the center of Historic Downtown Santa Barbara.
What's the best place to stay for a family vacation to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG is a hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families.
What's there to see and do with your family in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara?
While you are visiting Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, you and the family might want to check out some interesting spots such as Lobero Theater, Paseo Nuevo Mall, and Granada Theatre. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Arlington Theater and La Arcada.