Downtown Santa Barbara Vacation Packages for 2026

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The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

Santa Barbara Beach
Save 100% on your flight
$390
per person
Oct 12 - Oct 16
found 6 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
San Diego (SAN) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf are located nearby.
The shower was very difficult to turn on, the tub could use a good clean. Would have loved a coffee pot/coffee & water cups in the room. We were thankful for the extra fan brought to us as we weren’t expecting such hot weather in California!

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

Santa Barbara Beach
Save 100% on your flight
$669
per person
Oct 12 - Oct 16
found 6 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
San Diego (SAN) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are located nearby.
We enjoyed the breakfast every morning—egg frittatas, oatmeal, melon, cereal, pastries hot and cold drinks. Only downside was our room had a mild musty smell and the carpet/shower was old…I wore my thongs in the room and shower the entire time. Everything in the room felt slightly damp to me. Otherwise the Inn was quaint, quiet and centrally located—easy walk to the harbor. Jacuzzi was small but worked well and it was great to have towels poolside. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and will consider staying there again.

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Santa Barbara Beach
Save 100% on your flight
$693
per person
Oct 12 - Oct 16
found 6 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
San Diego (SAN) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are located nearby.
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Santa Barbara Beach
Save 100% on your flight
$807
per person
Oct 12 - Oct 16
found 6 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
San Diego (SAN) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are located nearby.
Can't say enough good things about this hotel! Nice spacious rooms, clean, great pool area with plenty of loungers, and lots of other outdoor places to sit and enjoy a drink. The amount of amenities (breakfast, wine/cheese happy hour, bikes, elec charging and more) makes this a great value. They even have a self-serve very inexpensive laundry room at their sister property next door. Thanks for a great stay in Santa Barbara!

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Santa Barbara Beach
Save 100% on your flight
$395
per person
Oct 12 - Oct 16
found 6 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
San Diego (SAN) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf are located nearby.
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach
Save 100% on your flight
$659
per person
Oct 12 - Oct 16
found 6 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
San Diego (SAN) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf are located nearby.
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Downtown Santa Barbara Vacation Packages

Looking for ways save time and money on your upcoming holiday to Downtown Santa Barbara? The AARP Travel Center Powered by Expedia® can help you do both. We're here to book everything you'll need to make your Downtown Santa Barbara trip one to remember. With only a few clicks, you can pick the best vacation package for you and your family. AARP Travel Center has a huge choice of flights and lodgings, as well as local things to do to pull from.

Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Deals

Our listings include hotels that are close to all the Downtown Santa Barbara points of interest, and some that are just outside the city center for a peaceful retreat.

From Downtown Santa Barbara hotels with swimming pools and on-site restaurants, to boutique accommodations that add all the thoughtful touches, you'll get a hotel here that will make your trip amazing. With AARP Travel Center's Downtown Santa Barbara hotel packages, you not only get a great rate on your flight, but also a terrific place to stay.

Things to do in Downtown Santa Barbara

Downtown Santa Barbara is larger than it may seem with around 91,842 people making this city their permanent home. There are several great things to do and see in and around Downtown Santa Barbara that can make your trip a bit of an adventure. Not sure where to begin? Here are a several things that the area is known for:

  • El Presidio de Santa Barbara
  • State Street
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art
  • Art Walks

If you are looking for picturesque views and to listen to water lapping the shore, you won't have to go far. Downtown Santa Barbara's Stearns Wharf/Santa Barbara provides the opportunity for a nice stroll along the shore, or to do a bit of fishing and catch the big one.

If you need more suggestions, then make sure to click on AARP's "Things to Do" tab.

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Top Hotel Deals

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

533 State St Santa Barbara CA
0.61 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

31 W Carrillo St Santa Barbara CA
0.14 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

524 State St Santa Barbara CA
0.65 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Haley Hotel

Haley Hotel

26 E Haley St Santa Barbara CA
0.78 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

17 W Haley St Santa Barbara CA
0.76 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
17.74 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
15.68 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
4.03 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
20.11 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Goleta. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
5.76 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
1.4 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
1.61 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
8.32 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

3505 State Street Santa Barbara CA
4.02 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

109 Bath Street Santa Barbara CA
1.44 km from Downtown Santa Barbara
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
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Top Flight Deals

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United
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
$154
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
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