Things To Do · Annual Events · Venues & Culture
Santa Barbara offers an unrivaled California lifestyle. Stroll State Street's boutiques and restaurants, or grab a table at the Funk Zone's wine and craft beer tasting rooms. Kayak the kelp forests near the Channel Islands, paddleboard at Leadbetter Beach, or hike the trails of the Santa Ynez Mountains. Spend an afternoon at Lotusland, explore the Botanic Garden, or visit the Santa Barbara Zoo. Drive the Santa Ynez Valley wine country — Buellton, Los Olivos, Solvang — or take a day trip to Ojai. Tour the Santa Barbara Courthouse and its sunken gardens, visit the Old Mission, or shop the Saturday Farmers Market. Catch a polo match at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, or watch the sun set from Hendry's Beach.