The heart of Downtown Santa Barbara’s entertainment and retail district has transformed into an expansive 10-block pedestrian walkway between Sola and Gutierrez Streets. You can now explore, browse, shop, sip, and dine while enjoying the architectural beauty, sights and sounds of State Street—without car traffic. The conditions couldn’t be more ideal for taking a stroll!
Visit Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone, complete with boutique tasting rooms, cafes, galleries, and shops that cater to Santa Barbara’s contemporary side.
The Santa Barbara Zoo is located on 30 acres near the ocean in Santa Barbara, California. It was built on the site of what was known as the Child Estate. It has more than 500 animals in numerous exhibits, including capybara and California condors, and was known for having had a giraffe with a crooked neck.
The championship golf course at Sandpiper has been rated by Golf Digest in the top twenty five public golf courses in the nation. It was designed by William F. Bell and opened in 1972 featuring beautiful rolling fairways and challenging greens in a seaside links style layout.
Chefs Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee present an exclusive omakase experience, including sake pairings.
The Santa Barbara Trolley offers 90-minute, fully narrated tours of the "American Riviera," highlighting local attractions like the Santa Barbara Courthouse, Zoo, Museum of Natural History, and the historic Old Mission.
Built in 1872, Stearns Wharf is the oldest working pier on the West Coast. Steadfast wooden timbers support the wharf above the Pacific Ocean. Originally a transportation hub, it's now a commonly visited attraction with restaurants, shops, and fishing spots. The historic landmark offers scenic views of the coastline, mountains, and Channel Islands.
Discover California's diverse natural landscapes at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, a 78-acre living museum designed entirely with native plants.