Sands Beach Cove

$

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Santa Barbara

None

Secluded scenic cove offering rugged beach landscape and tranquil waters near UCSB, ideal for quiet nature escapes and ocean views.

South Coast Railroad Museum

$

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Goleta

4.6

Historic depot museum in Goleta showcasing railroading history with exhibits and short train rides around the grounds.

North Campus Open Space

$

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Goleta

4.7

Restored natural wetlands and hiking area with diverse trails, coastal views, and abundant native plants and wildlife in Goleta, CA.

Sands Beach

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Isla Vista

4.6

A scenic public beach in Isla Vista known for tide pools, snowy plover habitat, sunset views, and long coastal walks.

Arroyo Burro

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Santa Barbara

4.7

A clean, calm, sunny river beach with scenic views and peaceful surroundings in Santa Barbara.

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

$$

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Santa Barbara

4.7

Interactive science, technology, and arts museum in Santa Barbara offering hands-on exhibits for kids and families to explore and create.

The Stow House

$

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Goleta

4.7

A historical ranch and beautiful arboretum featuring a peaceful lake, picnic areas, trails, and weekend tours in Goleta.

Stearns Wharf

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Santa Barbara

None

Historic pier building offering iconic waterfront views in Santa Barbara. A gateway spot for coastal strolls and marine sights.

Lake Los Carneros Park

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Goleta

4.7

Serene Goleta park featuring peaceful lake views, scenic trails, bird watching, and picnic areas suitable for family and dog-friendly outings.

Mesa Lane Steps

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Santa Barbara

4.8

A scenic beach access with roughly 250 steps leading down to a secluded sandy cove surrounded by cliffs, perfect for exercise and ocean views.

Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara

4.6

1929 Spanish Colonial Revival courthouse offers murals, a tower with city views, and lush gardens hosting weddings in Santa Barbara.

Hendry's Beach Cove

$

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Santa Barbara

None

A serene coastal spot featuring picturesque ocean views and sandy shores, perfect for scenic walks and nature observation.

Hot Springs Canyon Trailhead

$

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Montecito

4.5

Trailhead for a shaded, ascending hike to natural hot springs with warm pools of varying temperatures, located in Montecito, CA.

Goleta Beach Park

$

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Goleta

4.5

Public beach with paved bike trails, picnic areas, and a 1,500-ft pier for walking and fishing.

Lotusland

$$

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Montecito

4.7

37-acre botanical garden showcasing over 3,000 rare and diverse plants, including cycads, cacti, and euphorbias in Montecito.

Santa Barbara Chromatic Gate

$

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Santa Barbara

4.7

A vibrant chromatic gate by Cabrillo Ball Park in Santa Barbara, perfect for quick photo stops and beachside strolls.

Rancho La Patera & Stow House c.1873

$

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Goleta

4.8

Historic ranch and museum with peaceful grounds featuring lawn areas, picnic spots, and outdoor concerts in Goleta, CA.

Chase Palm Park

$

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Santa Barbara

4.6

Waterfront park lined with tall palm trees featuring walking/biking paths and lounging lawns for outdoor enjoyment.

Mesa Lane Beach

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Santa Barbara

4.7

Natural coastal beach with rocky shoreline, perfect for quiet walks and ocean views, famous for a long stair descent and surfing spots.

Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove at Ellwood Mesa

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Goleta

4.6

Protected eucalyptus grove known for Monarch butterflies on Goleta’s coastal bluffs, offering peaceful trails and ocean views in a serene natural setting.

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

$$

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Santa Barbara

4.7

Museum with diverse exhibits including art, regional history, a planetarium, and a butterfly garden in Santa Barbara.

Andree Clark Bird Refuge

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Santa Barbara

4.6

Saltwater marsh with a scenic walking path, birdwatching platforms, and diverse waterfowl habitat near Santa Barbara’s East Beach.

Earl Warren Showgrounds

$

•

Santa Barbara

4.3

Event venue with spacious grounds and free parking, hosting fairs, rodeos, and orchid shows in Santa Barbara, featuring wheelchair accessibility and multiple entrances.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens

•

Santa Barbara

4.8

Historic Spanish-style courthouse gardens featuring vibrant tile work, murals, and panoramic city views, ideal for picnics and photography.

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

$$

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Santa Barbara

4.6

Aquatic exploration center with live shark touch pools and tidepool tanks on Santa Barbara's historic Stearns Wharf.

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

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Santa Barbara

4.6

Enchanting 78-acre garden with 5.5 miles of trails, a redwood grove, and authentic Japanese tea garden in Santa Barbara, CA.

El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park

None

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Santa Barbara

4.5

Historic site with original 1782 adobe fortress buildings showcasing Santa Barbara's early Spanish heritage downtown.

Leadbetter Beach Cove

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Santa Barbara

None

A scenic coastal spot showcasing Santa Barbara's iconic shoreline, ideal for beach strolls and ocean views.

Mission Historical Park

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Santa Barbara

4.7

Peaceful park featuring historic stone aqueducts, open lawns, and scenic views near Santa Barbara's Old Mission.

Jamie Slone Wines

$$

•

Santa Barbara

4.7

Relaxed European-style winery with exceptional wines, friendly hosts, and intimate tastings in Santa Barbara's downtown. Perfect for events or casual visits.

Fox Wine Co.

$$

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Santa Barbara

4.0

A lively winery with a bar in Santa Barbara’s East Beach, Fox Wine Co. offers engaging tastings and lively weekends with local bands.

Loubud Wines

$$

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Santa Barbara

5

Trendy wine bar offering a curated selection of bubbly and hand crafted wines paired with creative puzzles in a cozy, casual downtown vibe.

Captain Fatty's Brewery

$$

•

Goleta

4.8

Craft brewery with diverse beers on tap, a friendly vibe, arcade games, and spacious indoor and outdoor seating in Goleta, CA.

Grassini Family Vineyards - Downtown Santa Barbara Tasting Room

$$

•

Santa Barbara

4.8

Tasting room offers flights of estate wines with chocolate pairings in a relaxed downtown Santa Barbara setting.

Validation Ale

$$

•

Santa Barbara

4.7

Craft brewery with rotating hazy beers, unique beer-voting concept, flavorful food, live music, and a relaxed, dog-friendly vibe in Santa Barbara.

Carr Winery

$$

•

Santa Barbara

4.7

Santa Barbara winery with a spacious tasting room and patio, offering excellent Cab Francs, live music, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Longoria On State

$$

•

Santa Barbara

5

Elegant wine bar with a warm, inviting atmosphere offering Spanish-inspired wines, live music, and a family-friendly vibe in Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara Winery

$$

•

Santa Barbara

4.3

A vibrant Santa Barbara winery offering a broad selection of wines with friendly service and a welcoming indoor and outdoor tasting experience.

Pali Wine Co.

$$

•

Santa Barbara

4.0

Trendy wine bar in Santa Barbara offering natural wines, flights, and a lively patio atmosphere with live music and friendly service.

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

$$$

•

Goleta

4.0

Relaxed upscale hotel with contemporary rooms, outdoor pool, restaurant, bar, and a hip beachy vibe in Goleta, California.

Paradise Springs Winery

$$

•

Santa Barbara

4.3

Lively downtown tasting room with a vast wine selection, upbeat music, friendly staff, and cozy fire pit seating for relaxed sipping.

Miller Family Wine Company

$$

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Santa Barbara

None

Tasting room focused on curated wines offering a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for wine enthusiasts in Santa Barbara.

J. Wilkes

$$

•

Santa Barbara

4.6

Sophisticated Santa Barbara winery with complex wines, warm hospitality, chocolate pairings, and relaxed indoor-outdoor seating by the pier.

Municipal Winemakers

$$

•

Santa Barbara

4.4

Chic Santa Barbara winery tasting room with vintage, up-cycled decor and a relaxed vibe focused on sustainable wines.

Deep Sea Tasting Room

$$

•

Santa Barbara

4.6

Cozy tasting room with panoramic ocean views and outdoor deck, serving Conway Family Wines with fast, friendly service and a relaxed vibe.

Barbieri & Kempe Wines

$$

•

Santa Barbara

5

Intimate Santa Barbara wine bar with expertly crafted blends, friendly service, cozy seating, and a welcoming atmosphere featuring a resident pup.

Potek Winery

$$

•

Santa Barbara

4.3

Wine tastings highlight distinctive varietals in a lively Santa Barbara setting with indoor and courtyard seating for relaxed enjoyment.

Validation Ale - Annex

$$

•

Santa Barbara

4.6

Trendy, casual Santa Barbara brewpub with a great beer selection, live performances, trivia nights, and fast service on a lively patio and indoor bar.

Kunin Wines

$$

•

Santa Barbara

4.5

Intimate winery with a warm atmosphere, expert-hosted Rhône-style tastings, and a dog-friendly vibe in Santa Barbara Downtown.

Jaffurs Wine Cellars

$$

•

Santa Barbara

4.7

Intimate Santa Barbara winery known for Rhône-style reds with knowledgeable staff in a relaxed tasting room environment.

Whitcraft Winery

$$

•

Santa Barbara

4.8

Relaxed tasting room featuring handcrafted Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Syrah from a long-running Santa Barbara winery.

Vino Divino

$$

•

Santa Barbara

4.9

A cozy wine store and tasting room with knowledgeable staff offering unique, reasonably priced wines in Santa Barbara's Oak Park.

Tyler x Lieu Dit Tasting Room & Wine Bar

$$$

•

Santa Barbara

4.4

Urban wine bar with exceptional wines, knowledgeable hosts, and a refined food pairing program creates a social and intimate tasting experience.

La Lieff Wines

$$

•

Santa Barbara

5

A lively, female-owned Santa Barbara wine bar featuring an impressive selection and inviting, friendly vibe perfect for relaxed tastings.

Margerum Santa Barbara Tasting Room

$$

•

Santa Barbara

4.7

Upscale Santa Barbara wine bar with cozy seating, unique wine flights, attentive service, and live music in a trendy, relaxed setting.

Chesterfield Cellars

$$

•

Goleta

None

Chesterfield Cellars offers an intimate winery experience with onsite tastings highlighting their curated wine selection in Goleta.

Lieu Dit Winery

$$

•

Santa Barbara

5

Charming Santa Barbara tasting room offering exquisite Cabernet Franc and pickled market salads in a beautiful, welcoming space.

Frequency Wine Company

$$

•

Santa Barbara

4.8

Chill wine bar with a sunny outdoor patio offering a diverse wine selection and knowledgeable staff in a relaxed Santa Barbara setting.

SAMsARA Wine Co.

$$

•

Goleta

4.9

Boutique winery with a welcoming tasting room focused on Santa Rita Hills wines, featuring knowledgeable staff and rich Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Orgullo Wine

$$

•

Santa Barbara

4.4

Charming tasting room with expertly blended local wines, friendly vibe, and a lively atmosphere perfect for casual sips in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone.

Corks n' Crowns Tasting Room and Wine Sales

$$

•

Santa Barbara

4.6

Craft beer and small-batch wine flights served in a casual, cozy space with patio seating and live music vibes.

Au Bon Climat

$$

•

Santa Barbara

4.6

Elegant Santa Barbara winery with expert staff guiding tastings of complex Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere.

Silver Wines LLC

$$

•

Santa Barbara

4.8

Cozy winery offering exceptional Italian varietals and expert tastings with passionate hosts in Santa Barbara's intimate El Paseo district.

Valley to the Sea Winery

$$

•

Santa Barbara

4

Cozy winery with carefully crafted, delicious wines and friendly service in a sleek, minimalist space perfect for wine lovers downtown.

Melville Winery Tasting Lounge

$$

•

Santa Barbara

4.6

Relaxed tasting lounge offering well-crafted wines, friendly knowledgeable staff, and a cozy atmosphere ideal for wine flights and casual visits.

Unbearable Skee Lodge

$$

•

Santa Barbara

3.6

Casual, cozy Santa Barbara bar with great beer, cocktails, games, and a lively atmosphere—perfect for trivia and solo nights.

Santa Barbara Public Market

$$

•

Santa Barbara

4.6

Locally sourced food & drink in a trendy, casual indoor food hall with multiple vendors and lively atmosphere in Santa Barbara.

Bowlero Santa Barbara

$$

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Goleta

4.2

A lively bowling alley in Goleta offering arcade games, billiard tables, and a bar serving pub grub in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Attractions & Experiences in Santa Barbara

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Lotusland

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Rancho La Patera & Stow House c.1873

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Santa Barbara Chromatic Gate

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Bowlero Santa Barbara

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Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara

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🎟️ Must-See Highlights

Sands Beach Cove

South Coast Railroad Museum

North Campus Open Space

Sands Beach

Arroyo Burro

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

The Stow House

Stearns Wharf

Lake Los Carneros Park

Mesa Lane Steps

Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara

Hendry's Beach Cove

Hot Springs Canyon Trailhead

Goleta Beach Park

Lotusland

Santa Barbara Chromatic Gate

Rancho La Patera & Stow House c.1873

Chase Palm Park

Mesa Lane Beach

Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove at Ellwood Mesa

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Andree Clark Bird Refuge