Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown offers contemporary accommodations close to State Street's shops and dining. Guests enjoy spacious rooms, a heated outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, and on-site restaurant with bar.
What's Included:
🏊 Heated outdoor pool and hot tub
🍽 On-site restaurant and bar
💼 Business center and meeting services
🌐 Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
Important Information:
Breakfast available à la carte, starting at $12Parking available for a feePet policy: not pet-friendlyLocated within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and cultural venuesIdeal for visitors wanting modern comfort combined with a prime Santa Barbara location.

Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
📍 Local Insights
🏝️ Poolside Noise Alert: Rooms on pool-level can be noisy during the day and evening due to music and foot traffic; higher floors are quieter.
🍽️ Breakfast Cost: Breakfast is a la carte starting around $12 per item; coffee and juice are separate.
🚗 Parking Tip: On-site parking is paid; free street parking is available a few blocks away if you're willing to walk.
🌆 Prime Walkability: The hotel is a short stroll to State Street shops, restaurants, the beach, and the Santa Barbara Bowl concert venue.
Review Sentiment
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Guests consistently praise the hotel's prime location near State Street, modern and spacious rooms, and welcoming staff. The pool area and bar receive particular mention as highlights. Negative reviews frequently note thin walls causing noise disturbances, recurring maintenance issues with showers and air conditioning, and pool area noise, especially for first-floor rooms. Some guests report unhelpful front desk service and discomfort due to fire alarms and cleanliness lapses, suggesting occasional inconsistency in experience.
Last updated on
January 9th, 2026