What's Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, especially its shops and beach access. Make sure to enjoy this walkable neighborhood's great bars and restaurants. Take in some culture at Lobero Theater and Santa Barbara Museum of Art. There's plenty more to see, including Paseo Nuevo Mall and Arlington Theater.
How to Get to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Flying to:
- Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
- Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), 24.9 mi (40 km) from Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Things to See and Do in and around Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
What to See in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
- El Capitan Lake
- Hill-Carrillo Adobe
- Casa de la Guerra
- De la Guerra Plaza
- Antioch University
Things to Do in Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
- Lobero Theater
- Paseo Nuevo Mall
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art
- Arlington Theater
- La Arcada
Other Popular Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Attractions
- Cabrillo Bikeway
- Granada Theatre
- Santa Barbara Public Market
- 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)