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 2024 Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival on Oct. 19 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. 7-17, 2024, when Oscar contenders and the industry’s best gather for 11 days of film screenings, celebrity tribute events, panel discussions and…

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. 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.…

Founded in 1916 as the Museum of Comparative Oology, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has evolved to include more than 3.5 million specimens covering every aspect of natural history—from mammals, birds and marine life to geology,…

Discover the wonders of ocean life at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. Located on historic Stearns Wharf, this highly interactive regional aquarium offers you close encounters with marine animals from the Santa Barbara…

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 &…

Nestled within an acre of lush English gardens is Simpson House Inn, a Santa Barbara historic landmark featuring 15 guest rooms, suites and cottages. A short walk from the bustling downtown and State Street shopping, the Simpson House Inn is…

Set in the beautiful, grassy foothills next to Lake Los Carneros, Goleta’s famed South Coast Railroad Museum teaches visitors about California’s expansive railroading history and the evolution of railway technology. The museum explores…

Established in 1984, Sullivan Goss – An American Gallery is one of the largest and most important galleries between Los Angeles and San Francisco. We organize nationally important exhibitions in our expansive downtown gallery. With…

Santa Barbara’s Summer Solstice Celebration is a beloved annual tradition that kicks off the summer season with a dazzling parade and lineup of live performances. This year's festivities will take place on June 21-23, 2024, with a brilliant…

The Tamsen Gallery features the vibrant work of visual artist Robert W. Firestone.  Firestone’s art portrays the human psyche and its colorful emotional experience, drawing inspiration from his experience as a clinical…