A First Timer’s Guide To Santa Barbara Santa Barbara is best known for its broad, sandy beaches, and whether you’re looking to catch the perfect wave or the perfect sunset, there are plenty from which to choose East Beach is a favorite located east of State Street, Santa Barbara’s main thoroughfare for shopping and dining, and Stearns Wharf, the oldest working pier in California
Guide to Old Spanish Days Fiesta - Visit Santa Barbara Celebrating 101 years, Old Spanish Days Fiesta has reigned as the summer event that locals and visitors alike look forward to each August in Santa Barbara Taking place this year from July 30 to Aug 3, the streets of downtown Santa Barbara glisten with papel picado (colorful paper flags) and street vendors, while live music, caballo (horses), mercados (markets) and the historic parade take
Santa Barbara Wander the streets of uptown and downtown Santa Barbara, where you’ll find boutiques, trusted name-brand stores, locally owned restaurants and cafés, and a generous dose of culture Stroll through one of California’s oldest outdoor arcades, Paseo de la Guerra Spend a day of refinement in art museums and galleries
Santa Barbara Itineraries | Plan Your Trip Santa Barbara inspires around every corner, but if you’re looking for some direction on your next visit, look no further These Santa Barbara travel itineraries offer up excellent ideas, hidden gems, locals’ favorites and a wide variety of ways to enjoy The American Riviera® Choose from these themed itineraries, all inspired by the very best that Santa Barbara has to offer Happy trails!
Arts Attractions - Visit Santa Barbara Explore Santa Barbara attractions including gardens, galleries and foodie tours — arts and entertainment await in every corner of this coastal paradise
Butterfly Beach - Visit Santa Barbara Located in the chic and laid-back village of Montecito, Butterfly Beach is a favorite among Santa Barbara locals The beach’s pristine shoreline is ideal for swimming, surfing and sunbathing, and its unique east-west orientation makes for some truly spectacular sunrises AND sunsets Spend the better part of your day lounging with a good book, or venture into the ocean and
14 Essential Santa Barbara Restaurants | Visit Santa Barbara 14 essential SANTA BARBARA restaurants Bettina This charming Santa Barbara restaurant is known for its delicious wood-fired pizzas, made with fresh and high-quality ingredients (think: hand-pulled mozzarella and farmers market greens)