SB Comedy Hideaway
SB Comedy Hideaway at 1203 State St in downtown Santa Barbara is the Central Coast city's dedicated stand-up comedy venue, bringing professional touring comedians to the heart of Santa Barbara's main commercial and entertainment corridor. The club presents Friday and Saturday evening shows in a full-service bar setting, with ticket prices typically ranging from $15 to $25. State Street is Santa Barbara's primary entertainment strip, and the Comedy Hideaway's location puts it steps from the city's restaurants, wine bars, and nightlife. The intimate room seats approximately 80 guests, ensuring a close-up experience with performers. Open mic nights provide a platform for local comedians, and the 21-and-over policy keeps the atmosphere adult-focused. With a 4.4-star rating from 22 Google reviews, SB Comedy Hideaway has established itself as Santa Barbara's go-to destination for live stand-up comedy. City parking structures are within one block, and the State Street location is walkable from many of Santa Barbara's hotels and restaurants.
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Location
1203 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Open Mic Night
Open mic nights available; check website for schedule
Google Reviews
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It is fantastic to have the Comedy Hideaway back in Santa Barbara. Benchmark is a super location for this, and their staff is incredibly accommodating. The caliber of comedic talent is off the charts. Santa Barbara loves you!
This venue is simply fantastic for comedy. Every week they bring in top tier comics to perform very intimate sets. Each experience at the Comedy Hideaway is never the same. There is not a thing not to like, would recommend this extraordinary comedy club to everyone.
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Street parking on State St. City parking structures within 1 block.
Ground-floor venue on State St. Wheelchair accessible.
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Last reviewed: April 2026
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