Hidden gems in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Downtown

Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens

Outdoors

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Enchanting garden featuring 5.5 miles of paths, authentic Japanese tea garden, redwood grove & more.

Santa Barbara Downtown

El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park

Historical site housing remnants of a 1782 Spanish fortress, including 2 original adobe buildings.

Waterfront

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Museum preserving the maritime history of the local coast through exhibits, artifacts & events.

Upper East

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Landmark with various exhibits including regional history, art, a planetarium & a butterfly garden.

Santa Barbara Downtown

Lobero Theatre

California's oldest, continuously-operating theater hosting live concerts, musicians & stage shows.

Lower State

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

Contemporary museum devoted to science, technology & the arts, with a focus on interactive exhibits.

Santa Barbara Downtown

Arlington Theatre

Historic Mission-style theater showcasing first-run films, stand-up comedy & big-name bands.

Waterfront

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Aquatic exploration center with live shark touch pools, a tidepool tank & magnified sea specimens.

Santa Barbara Downtown

The Granada Theatre

Historic downtown theater with an opulent, gold-toned interior featuring live music & theater.