Our fantastic hostel is located only two blocks from the beach and one block to Downtown State Street, famous for it's great nightlife, restaurants, gorgeous Spanish architecture and shopping.

Santa Barbara is an amazingly beautiful beach town on the California Central Coast, home to movie and music stars, surfers, students and fun-loving friendly people. Come and relax in this paradise during your trip to California!

Stay at the Santa Barbara Tourist Hostel for easy access to events and festivals in Santa Barbara, CA. Affordable lodging by the beach and steps from the heart of Downtown State Street. Learn more.

CONTACT US 134 Chapala Street (map) Santa Barbara CA 93101 Phone: (805) 963 0154 Email: info@sbhostel.com Click Here For Directions

Santa Barbara Tourist Hostel is Santa Barbara's first and only Hostel. It has been known under a couple of different names since it opened in the early 1990's, past names include The Santa Barbara International Hostel, The Santa Barbara Youth Hostel, and as The Hostel in Santa Barbara, California. Please note that we are no longer associated with The Banana Bungalow group. Our name has changed over the years, but our commitment to offering fun, affordable accomodations in Santa Barbara remains constant.

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Reception open from 8:15am to 12:30pm & 1:30pm to 10:30pm.

Visiting us: We are directly opposite the AMTRAK train and Greyhound bus station, with plenty of bike and car parking, including a handicapped parking space. Click here for more information about staying with us.

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