Cottage Urgent Care
Urgent Care • Santa Barbara, CA • Since 1888 • 1 (Santa Barbara) locations
About
Cottage Health operates the Santa Barbara-based urgent care and broader not-for-profit health system. It includes Cottage Urgent Care facilities as part of its network, with locations across Santa Barbara and Goleta (and nearby Solvang), under the parent organization Cottage Health, founded in 1888. Key details: nonprofit, private ownership, headquartered in Santa Barbara, 6 U.S. offices, telehealth via Cottage Virtual Care, and services spanning hospitals, clinics, urgent care, and rehabilitation. For urgent care specifics in Upper State Santa Barbara, Cottage Health’s Santa Barbara/G0leta campuses are the closest network sites. Contact: 1-805-682-7111.
Clinic Type
Urgent Care
Address
3885 State Street, Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone
+1 805-569-7351
mediarelations@cottagehealth.org
Opening Hours
See schedule on site; appointment options available; walk-ins welcome subject to availability
Emergency Care
Refer to local Emergency Department for more serious conditions
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
Cottage Health Urgent Care Centers accept the following insurance plans: ... You may also pay out-of-pocket. Deductibles may apply at time of visit.
out-of-pocket, insurance billed at time of service, credit/debit cards (typical), cash (typical), Insurance, Deductible, Copay, X-ray or lab tests included in visit
Languages Spoken
Pricing
FAQs
What should I do if I suspect a heart attack?
Call 9-1-1.
What insurance plans are accepted?
Aetna (PPO), Anthem Blue Cross (PPO), Blue Shield (PPO), Cigna (PPO), Cottage Health Employee Health Plan, Health Net (PPO), Medi-Cal, MultiPlan (PPO), Tricare (pre-authorization required), UnitedHealthCare (PPO).
Do I need an appointment for Covid tests?
Appointments are strongly encouraged; walk-ins are welcome but may be subject to availability. Appointments are required for Covid Tests Without Symptoms.
What should I bring to my visit?
Government-issued photo ID, Insurance card, List of current medications.
Where is Cottage Urgent Care - Santa Barbara located?
3885 State Street, Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, in the Marc Building. Free parking via the Marc Building entrance.
What payment methods are accepted?
Insurance, deductible/copay, or out-of-pocket payments as applicable.
Are imaging services available onsite?
Yes, Cottage Urgent Cares are equipped with imaging equipment; X-ray services vary by location.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Apple Maps/Yelp: 3.9/5 stars (24 reviews on Apple Maps/Yelp platform)
Patients praise
- Friendly and helpful front desk staff
- Clean and well-organized facility
- Efficient service and minimal wait times
- Compassionate and attentive healthcare providers
Common complaints
- Reports of staff refusing patients near closing time
- Concerns regarding medical accuracy of diagnosis and prescriptions
- Frustration regarding the use of nurse practitioners instead of physicians
"All around wonderful experience. Reception was friendly and helpful. They took me in quickly."
— Yelp/Apple Maps user review"Couldn't stop the bleeding from a bad cut. Arrived at the facility 20 minutes before closing and was refused due to them closing in 20 minutes. Go to the ER, they said."
— Apple Maps user review (ACA C.)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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