Calendar of Events

Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara is a beloved Santa Barbara tradition dedicated to honoring and preserving the city’s history, spirit, culture, heritage and traditions. Explore mercados, taste delicious, authentic treats and revel in the bright time-honored traditions. ¡Viva la Fiesta!

Celebrate Loquita’s 10th anniversary during Santa Barbara’s 102nd Old Spanish Days Fiesta with live flamenco, DJ, Spanish tapas, paella, and signature Sangria on the patio of this Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in the Funk Zone. Tickets required; 21 and over. Reserve on OpenTable.

The largest and most prestigious event of its kind on the Central California Coast, the tour is also one of the most-anticipated annual events in the regional art world. Collectors, gallery owners, fellow artists, and art students flock to the open studios to chat with the artists, see their latest works, and get a glimpse into their creative process.

Squeeze in some fun this summer at the Goleta Lemon Festival! Enjoy a family-friendly weekend at Girsh Park packed with games, a bounce house, arts and crafts vendors, pie-eating contests, a classic car show and more.

From beach days to lively festivals and movie nights under the stars, summer in Santa Barbara keeps surprising you. This guide showcases some of the best ways to plan a spectacular summer in the Santa Barbara South Coast.

An extended weekend farewell to summer is always best spent in the Santa Barbara South Coast. Pack your Labor Day weekend with everything from museums to walking tours and adventures at sea to plenty of spectacular restaurants.