Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your trip to Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Stearns Wharf
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.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
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.
Upper State Street
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.
Butterfly Beach
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.
Things to do
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide
Santa Barbara Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Rental
Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
West Beach Hotel Deals
Inn By The Harbor
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Other neighborhoods around West Beach
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.
The Funk Zone
Travelers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.
East Mesa
If you're spending some time in East Mesa, Leadbetter Beach and 1000 Steps Beach are top sights worth seeing.
East Beach
East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.
The Mesa
While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Granada Theatre might round out your trip.
- Santa Barbara City College
- Santa Barbara Carriage Museum
- Carriage and Western Art Museum
- Santa Barbara Zoo
- University of California
- Santa Barbara Harbor
- Santa Barbara Bowl
- Stearns Wharf
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse
- Upper State Street
- Carpinteria State Beach
- Butterfly Beach
- Lake Cachuma
- Goleta Beach
- Mission Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
- Los Padres National Forest
- Granada Theatre
- El Capitan State Beach
- Miramar Beach
- Arlington Theater
- Westmont College
- Leadbetter Beach
- Cabrillo Pavillion
- Arroyo Burro Beach
- Sandpiper Golf Club
- Rincon Beach Park
- Santa Barbara Natural History Museum
- Lotusland
- MOXI