All Arts & Attractions

Formed in 1977, the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission is a 15 member County Commission appointed by the County Board of Supervisors, with three members from each of the five supervisorial districts who make recommendations to the Board on…

The Santa Barbara Culinary Experience (SBCE) is a weeklong celebration that brings together local chefs, farmers, vintners, and artisans to showcase the vibrant food and wine culture of Santa Barbara County. In partnership with The Julia Child…

As one of the country’s longest-running Earth Day celebrations, the festival’s mission is to educate, inspire and take action. In recent years, the festival has given specific focus to reducing carbon emissions and getting involved to…

Nestled in the Historic Theater and Art District, adjacent to the Arlington Theater, a few blocks from Santa Barbara Museum of Art in the romantic city of Santa Barbara, California, is where you will find Santa Barbara Fine…

Santa Barbara Ghost Tours offers a variety of exciting, informative and entertaining ghost tours in some of the beautiful neighborhoods in Santa Barbara. We offer a variety of ghost tours for our guests to enjoy. View our website for wine tasting…

With unbeatable views, delicious dining and dozens of exciting activities, the Santa Barbara Harbor is the perfect place to spend the day by—or, better yet, on—the water. Located along the bustling Santa Barbara Waterfront, this…

Savor the abundance of the Santa Barbara Channel at the 2026 Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival on Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. During this annual event, visitors and locals alike get the opportunity to meet the fishermen who catch and…

Take a fascinating journey from the past to the present at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Located on lovely grounds in the heart of downtown’s El Pueblo Viejo District, the Museum is one of the oldest cultural institutions in the city…

Experience Santa Barbara’s red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), Feb. 4-14, 2026, when Oscar contenders and the industry’s best gather for 11 days of film screenings, celebrity tribute events, panel…

The Santa Barbara Channel is a pillar of the city’s history and the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is the perfect place to learn about it. Located in the picturesque Santa Barbara Harbor, the Maritime Museum provides exhibits and…

Celebrate 5,000 years of human history and creativity on a visit to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA). First opened in 1941, the Museum is located in the heart of downtown in a stately building that was once the Santa Barbara Post Office.…

Established in 1911, the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club is the third oldest polo facility in the United States and is world-renowned for its four lush polo fields and international outdoor competition. In addition to the playing fields and…

The Santa Barbara Symphony delivers artistic excellence, outstanding music education stewardship and programming, and community collaboration - all through symphonic music. Under the artistic leadership of Maestro Nir Kabaretti as Music &…

Santa Barbara Trapeze Company offers one of the most memorable and unique experiences in Santa Barbara—a chance to step outside the ordinary and discover something new about yourself. In this two-hour experience, expert coaches provide…