An excursion to this remote, volcanic chain of islands is an unforgettable experience and should be at the top of everyone’s to-do list when visiting Santa Barbara.
To ensure you and your bellies have the best tacos Santa Barbara has to offer, let the aroma of freshly-baked tortillas guide you through the Santa Barbara taco trail.
With so much to see and do in Santa Barbara, your instinct may be to hop in your car each morning without even thinking about it. But luckily for you, the city boasts a number of care-free ways to get around and explore; each of which offers their own unique brand of fun, and none of which involve parking meters. Check 'em out! Photo Credit: J. Sinclair
Spend some time at the Santa Barbara Harbor, where you can watch fishermen bring in fresh catch, and then grab some for yourself. Photo Credit: Gabriela Herman
If you’re planning on checking this iconic coastal travel experience off of your bucket list, make sure you don’t miss these Santa Barbara stops. Photo Credit: Mark Weber
With its Spanish tiles, sunken garden, and observation tower, the Santa Barbara County Courthouse is considered by many to be the country's most beautiful government building. Photo Credit: Gabriela Herman
For this hike, breathtaking views are just the start. Pack a picnic or go rock climbing, and simply let the beauty surround you. Photo Credit: Instagram @drastik805
This oceanfront golf course features beautiful rolling fairways, challenging greens, and a cooling ocean breeze. Photo Credit: Image by Instagram Fan @j_mallmann
Treat yourself to a gorgeous table right on the patio overlooking the ocean and eat our way through the menu at Bella Vista at Four Seasons The Biltmore Santa Barbara. Photo Credit: Instagram @_thomasdawson
Park yourself for the afternoon at Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens, located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. Photo Credit: Instagram Fan @mannyraya
Explore 5 miles of easy trails in this 78-acre wild crafted garden designed completely with California native plants. Photo Credit: Instagram @jennifersyltie
Dine in at The Lark for marinated & grilled hanger steak with charred broccoli, calabrian chile, crispy shallots, and mint. Photo Credit: Instagram Fan @TheLarkSB
Sunday brunch at the Four Seasons The Biltmore Santa Barbara is weekend must when in Santa Barbara. Photo Credit: Image by Instagram Fan @_thomasdawson
For your next weekend on the water, Hotel Milo is conveniently located in Santa Barbara's Waterfront neighborhood. Photo Credit: Instagram Fan @k_holly
Watch the sun rising over the pool at the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara, while admiring iconic Butterfly Beach just past the deck. Photo Credit: Instagram Fan @fssantabarbara
Rock climbers are treated to a scenic resting spot with this swing at Potter's Point. Photo Credit: Instagram Fan @andrew.townsend of @thesaltybrunette
For the most incredible shrimp tacos and breakfast burritos, head to the harbor for a stop at On the Alley. Photo Credit: Image by Instagram Fan @_thomasdawson
Lunches are fun and easy at opal - excellent food, outstanding service and reasonable prices make this a local favorite. Photo Credit: Instagram Fan @opal_sb
First stop, helicopter tour with Nanco Helicopters. Second, a round of ocean-front golf at Sandpiper Golf Club. Photo Credit: Image by Instagram Fan @nancohelicopters
Visitors of all ages are welcome to participate in this hands-on workshop with SBMA Teaching Artists on the Museum’s front steps. Photo Credit: Instagram Fan @sbmuseart
Beautiful marine life, pristine kelp forests, and hidden sea caves along The Channel Island's rugged coastline make it hard to stay away. Photo Credit: Instagram Fan @sbadvemture
Wait for the perfect set, or watch the waves, at one of the area's best scenic surfing locations. Rincon Point. Photo Credit: Instagram Fan @montecrofts
Celebrate your romance with Santa Barbara's red-tiled roofs atop the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Clock Tower. Photo Credit: Instagram Fan @aborayan777
A good way to spend a quiet afternoon along the Santa Barbara Harbor, site seeing and enjoying the local catch. Photo Credit: Instagram Fan @chell__seaa
Located just beyond the Old Mission, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History offers visitors of all ages a chance to discover and reconnect with nature. Photo Credit: Instagram Fan @amazingdaysevents
Delectable food and cocktails over lunch are the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. S.Y. Kitchen does it right. Photo Credit: Instagram Fan @wanderandwine
Surrounding yourself with sunshine, beach breezes and palm tree views at the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara is always a great way to spend a day on the coast. Photo Credit: Instagram Fan @fssantabarbara
In every visit to Brophy Bros., visitors and locals alike enjoy views of the harbor, fishermen and fresh seafood from the Santa Barbara Channel. Photo Credit: Instagram Fan @lizhubbard16
Don’t let the number of steps scare you! This path to Mesa Lane will lead you straight to a beachfront paradise. Photo Credit: Instagram Fan @kylec_photo
Enjoy a taste of Italy at Olio Pizzeria Enoteca & Bar. More in the mood for pasta? Don't fear! The formal Italian dining is just around the corner at Olio Limone. Photo Credit: Instagram Fan @oliosantabarbara
Kayak through the kelp forests of the Channel Islands National Park. This unique location is home to both warm water currents from the South and cold water currents from the North. Photo Credit: Instagram Fan @SBAdventure
It's the little details that make Santa Barbara unique, such as the red-tiled roofs that are peppered throughout the city. Photo Credit: Brianne Limani
Cheers to a sun-filled vacation in Santa Barbara spent atop the Canary Hotel's rooftop with bubbles and Bloody Mary's. Photo Credit: Instagram Fan @canaryhotel
A vacation that’s actually fun for the whole family is a rare thing indeed. Santa Barbara has loads of attractions and outdoor opportunities that will satisfy kids big and small. Photo Credit: Gabriela Herman
This mouth watering dish comes with a melange of wild mushrooms, toasted almonds, red peppers, carrots, zucchini, red and green cabbage, surrounded by fresh capri tomatoes, avocados and crispy wontons. Photo Credit: Instagram Fan @opal_sb
When you're driving along Cabrillo Boulevard make sure to look both ways. Otherwise, you'll miss backdrops like this. Photo Credit: Instagram Fan @noahds
Here, palm trees bend in the breeze and hundreds of boats bob in the harbor. Uncover all of the possibilities of activities along the waterfront. Photo Credit: Mark Weber
Admire the iconic Spanish-style buildings and red-tiled roofs during your stay at one of Santa Barbara's inns or bed and breakfasts. Photo Credit: Mark Weber
The fantastic Spanish-Moorish (no hyphen) style mural room in the Santa Barbara Courthouse delights the eye with exuberant displays of brilliant colored tiles and cinematic murals in some of its historic rooms. Photo Credit: Mark Weber
