Santa barbara

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So many options

Enough to fill a whole day

Mountains

Just a few minutes away from the beach, Santa Barbara offers picturesque foothills with spectacular hikes and even better views

Dining

After a long day of exploring the foothills and beaches, Santa Barbara has some of the best restaurants around, whether you want fine dining, or a quick meal

Beaches

One of the most notable features of this beautiful city is the miles of breathtaking coast line, which offers something for everyone from world class surfing to relaxing with friends and family

Downtown

Enjoy a little bit of everything

State Street

Famous State Street offers many dining options, shopping, and of course great night life options. Plus the weather always makes it the perfect time of year to sit outside and enjoy a drink or spend the day shopping

Downtown

Waterfront

Stemming off of State Street the Santa Barbara Waterfront continues the theme of great restaurants, along with many family activities from the beach to bike rentals to an aquarium on the wharf.  

Wharf

Other than downtown

SO much more to do than eat and shop

Santa Barbara Mission

In addition to all the attractions downtown, one of the must see/do activities in this city is visit the Santa Barbara Mission, located just a few blocks from all the downtown options. However the mission is just one of many beautiful buildings to see in Santa Barbara.

What do you want to see?

A Hike for Everyone

Because of Santa Barbara's great location between the ocean and the foothills there are many different hiking options for adventurers' of all skill levels, all of which lead to incredibly peaceful and amazing views up and down the coast

SB Hikes

Something for Everyone

Santa Barbara is not just known for its breathtaking views and amazing food, it also offers great cultural experiences to people of all sophistications. Santa Barbara has some great theaters and to host some even better shows. But if thats not quite your style there is also always a large selection of concerts taking place in bars and the Santa Barbara Bowl. Finally if you need something for the whole family, Santa Barbara offers a large selection of community events and parades all year round

Find what suits you