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Urgent Care Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara has 32 Urgent Care clinics serving 198,240 residents, with an average rating of 3.5 stars from over 7K patient reviews. Top-rated facilities include Caitlin Harris-Hwang, DO (⭐ 5, 505 reviews), Dr. Patty Y. Peng, MD (⭐ 5, 504 reviews), Guy Tarleton (⭐ 5, 502 reviews). 4 clinics offer Pediatric Services for families with children.
Whether you're dealing with a sudden illness, minor injury, or need same-day care, Santa Barbara's Urgent Care centers provide walk-in services across neighborhoods like **Noleta**, **Goleta Valley**, **Westside**, **Downtown**—no appointment necessary.
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⭐ 3.9W. Kiernan O'Callaghan, MD
3,953 reviews
📍 215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, United States • San Roque
⭐ 5.0Caitlin Harris-Hwang, DO
505 reviews
📍 215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, United States • San Roque
⭐ 5.0Dr. Patty Y. Peng, MD
504 reviews
📍 215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, United States • San Roque
⭐ 5.0Guy Tarleton
502 reviews
📍 351 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, United States • Goleta
⭐ 4.6Dree Daugherty, MD
469 reviews
📍 215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, United States • San Roque
⭐ 3.8Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
361 reviews
📍 Cottage Hospital, 400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States • Oak Park
⭐ 4.7Cottage Urgent Care - Montecito - Coast Village Rd.
198 reviews
📍 1298 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108, United States • Montecito
⭐ 3.6Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
136 reviews
📍 Cottage Hospital, 351 South Patterson Avenue Goleta Valley, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, United States • Goleta
⭐ 3.5Sutter Health Pesetas Urgent Care
106 reviews
📍 215 Pesetas Ln Level 1, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, United States • San Roque
⭐ 2.4MedCenter Inc
154 reviews
📍 2954 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States • Upper State
⭐ 4.8ENT Associates of Santa Barbara
63 reviews
📍 5333 Hollister Ave #155, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, United States • Goleta
⭐ 3.2Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Emergency
78 reviews
📍 Cottage Hospital Emergency, Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States • Oak Park
⭐ 3.9Zugan Health Urgent Care
53 reviews
📍 1100 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States • Downtown
⭐ 2.0Nicole Stern, MD
101 reviews
📍 215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, United States • San Roque
⭐ 1.0Jessica Ryan, PA-C
101 reviews
📍 215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, United States • San Roque
⭐ 1.0Jamie Considine, NP
101 reviews
📍 215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, United States • San Roque
⭐ 3.6Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Emergency
26 reviews
📍 351 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, United States • Goleta
⭐ 4.0Sansum Clinic Pesetas Multi-Specialty Clinic
21 reviews
📍 215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, United States • San Roque
⭐ 4.5Santa Barbara VA Clinic
11 reviews
📍 4440 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, United States • Hope
⭐ 4.1Sansum Clinic Goleta Family Medicine
10 reviews
📍 122 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, United States • Goleta
⭐ 3.3Sansum Clinic Occupational Medicine
7 reviews
📍 101 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, United States • Goleta
⭐ 1.9Alicia Guevara, MD
9 reviews
📍 215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, United States • San Roque
⭐ 2.3Sansum Clinic Hitchcock SNF Primary Care
6 reviews
📍 51 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States • Upper State
⭐ 3.0Cottage Imaging - Goleta
2 reviews
📍 351 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, United States • Goleta
⭐ 1.0Pesetas Care Center
2 reviews
📍 215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, United States • San Roque
State Street Care Center
📍 3916 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States • Upper State
Hayley Costas, NP
📍 215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, United States • San Roque
⭐ 5.0Dr. Lisa J Trosino MD
📍 351 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, United States • Goleta
Cagne Henriksen, EMT-P, PAC
📍 215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, United States • San Roque
Hitchcock Way Care Center
📍 51 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, United States • Upper State
Stacy Fuller Baecker, PA
📍 215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, United States • San Roque
Santa Barbara Urgent Care Services
Santa Barbara's 32 urgent care clinics offer key services for immediate needs. 23 clinics provide X-rays for diagnosing fractures or infections on-site, including top-rated spots like Caitlin Harris-Hwang, DO at 215 Pesetas Ln and Guy Tarleton at 351 S Patterson Ave.
18 clinics support walk-in services, allowing no-appointment visits for convenience, such as Cottage Urgent Care - Montecito at 1298 Coast Village Rd (4.7 stars). These options help handle colds, cuts, or sprains without delay.
With 4 clinics dedicated to pediatric care, families can find specialized treatment alongside general services at places like ENT Associates of Santa Barbara.
Pediatric Urgent Care in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara has 4 clinics offering pediatric urgent care for children's illnesses and injuries.
- Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital(3.8 ⭐ • 361 reviews)
- ENT Associates of Santa Barbara(4.8 ⭐ • 63 reviews)
- Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Emergency(3.2 ⭐ • 78 reviews)
- Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Emergency(3.6 ⭐ • 26 reviews)
Insurance & Cost Information
Many Santa Barbara urgent care clinics accept major insurances: Medicare at 3 clinics, CenCal CareConnect (HMO D-SNP) at 2, and HealthSmart Preferred Provider Organization at 2. Self-pay rates typically range from $100-250 without insurance, covering visits, X-rays, or basic treatments.
Additional plans include AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC (HMO-POS) and (PPO) at 1 clinic each, plus Aetna (PPO), Anthem Blue Cross (PPO), Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield (PPO), and California Foundation for Medical Care Plans at 1 each. Always call ahead to confirm coverage and copays at your chosen clinic.
For example, clinics like Sutter Health Pesetas Urgent Care at 215 Pesetas Ln may verify benefits quickly. This ensures smooth billing for residents and nearby visitors.
When to Visit Urgent Care vs Emergency Room
Choose urgent care in Santa Barbara for minor issues like flu symptoms, strep throat, sprains, cuts needing stitches, minor burns, or X-rays—32 clinics offer shorter wait times than ERs. Top spots like Dr. Patty Y. Peng, MD (5 stars) handle these efficiently.
Head to the ER for life-threatening conditions: chest pain, severe bleeding that won't stop, difficulty breathing, major trauma, stroke symptoms, or severe head injuries. Santa Barbara hospitals like Cottage provide ER care, but urgent care saves time and cost for non-emergencies.
With average 3.5-star ratings across clinics, urgent care delivers fast relief—call ahead or walk in for prompt service versus ER overcrowding.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many urgent care clinics are in Santa Barbara, CA?
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Santa Barbara has 32 urgent care clinics serving 198,240 residents.
What is the average rating of Santa Barbara urgent care clinics?
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Average rating is 3.5 stars from 7,479 total reviews. Top clinics like Caitlin Harris-Hwang, DO score 5 stars.
What services are available at Santa Barbara urgent care clinics?
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23 clinics offer X-rays, 18 provide walk-in services, and 4 have pediatric care for quick treatment of minor issues.
Are there pediatric urgent care options in Santa Barbara?
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Yes, 4 clinics offer pediatric services, including ENT Associates of Santa Barbara (4.8 stars) and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (3.8 stars).
What insurance do Santa Barbara urgent care clinics accept?
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Medicare (3 clinics), CenCal CareConnect (2), HealthSmart PPO (2), plus Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, and others at select locations. Self-pay $100-250; verify coverage.
Nearby Cities
Also serving residents of Goleta (8 mi), Isla Vista (8 mi), Ventura (26 mi), Buellton (30 mi).