Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.
Santa Barbara's Santa Barbara Beach neighborhood is known for its beaches and waterfront, and entices visitors with attractions including Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Downtown Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara's Downtown Santa Barbara neighborhood is known for its restaurants and beaches, and entices visitors with attractions including Lobero Theater and Santa Barbara County Courthouse.
Santa Barbara's East Beach neighborhood is known for its beaches and restaurants, and entices visitors with attractions including East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
West Beach
Santa Barbara's West Beach neighborhood has a host of places to visit such as Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum.
It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Santa Barbara Zoo, located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from central Santa Barbara. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at Santa Barbara Zoo, you'll love Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Earl Warren Showgrounds, both located nearby.
You can stroll along Santa Barbara Harbor for relaxing water views when you're in Santa Barbara Beach. If you carry on walking you'll get to Stearns Wharf, Leadbetter Beach, and Santa Barbara Deep Sea for some more water views.
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as biking in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Learn about the local history of Santa Barbara when you spend time at Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Bask in Mediterranean sunshine while admiring the red-tiled roofs and whitewashed walls of Spanish colonial architecture. Sip local wines at beachfront tasting rooms before exploring the historic mission or kayaking along the palm-fringed coast.
Santa Barbara is a walkable location known for its wineries and cafes. Activities like biking give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors while you're in town. Nature lovers can visit Leadbetter Beach and Lotusland. While you're in town, don't miss a chance to see sights like Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Granada Theatre.
