There so much to do when you’re in the Santa Barbara area that it would be futile to try and list everything. But here’s a starter list to get you going in the right direction. You’ll find other adventures along the way.
- Arlington Theater
- Beach it for a day or go to the park
- Bicycle in Santa Barbara
- Carriage and Western Art Museum of Santa Barbara
- Casa de la Guerra
- Casa del Herrero
- Cold Spring Tavern
- The Condor Express (whale watching)
- El Presidio de Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation
- First Thursday events
- The Granada Theater
- Harbor cruises on the Double Dolphin (50′ sailing catamaran), Azure Seas (yacht), or L’il Toot (water taxi)
- Hiking trails
- Hot air ballooning
- Ganna Walska’s Lotusland
- Monarch Grove (more info here and here)
- Moreton Bay Fig Tree
- Old Spanish Days Fiesta
- Orchids in Santa Barbara (more info here and here)
- Parades and festivals
- Paseo Nuevo Shopping Ctr
- Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show
- Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
- Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Sunken Gardens
- Santa Barbara Farmers Markets
- Santa Barbara Harbor
- Santa Barbara Historical Museum
- Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
- Santa Barbara Mission
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art
- Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
- Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club
- Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Parade
- Santa Barbara Trolley
- Santa Barbara Zoo
- Sea Center
- Shoreline Park
- State Street
- Stearns Wharf
- Stow House and Railroad Museum
- Urban Wine Trail
- Walking tours
- Whale watching
- The Waterfront
- Wine tours and tastings
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