Places to go in Santa Barbara

Wellness

Power of Your Om Yoga Santa Barbara

Colorful studio offering various power Vinyasa yoga classes, plus relaxed, slower-paced options.

1221 State St #201, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

Outdoors

Rocky Nook Park

610 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA

Arts & Culture

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Polished quarters in a refined hotel on the beach featuring elegant dining, 2 outdoor pools & a spa.

1759 S Jameson Ln, Montecito, CA 93108, USA

Wellness

San Ysidro Ranch

Luxe suites & cottages on a refined ranch dating from 1893 with 2 restaurants & a spa.

900 San Ysidro Ln, Montecito, CA 93108, USA

Sports & Recreation

Sandpiper Golf Club

Waterfront 18-hole course, founded in 1972, with a casual grill & an onsite shop.

7925 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, USA

Outdoors

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

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

1212 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA

Outdoors

Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens

1100 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

Food & Drink

Santa Barbara FisHouse

Casual waterfront restaurant serving seasonal seafood with ocean views, outdoor patio & fire pit.

101 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

Arts & Culture

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

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

113 Harbor Way Ste 190, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, USA

Arts & Culture

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

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

2559 Puesta Del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA

Family

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

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

211 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

Food & Drink

Santa Barbara Roasting Company

Sunny spot for java & pastries with ample seating as well as free refills on drip coffee & tea.

321 Motor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

Food & Drink

Santa Barbara Shellfish Company

Casual waterfront restaurant serving seasonal seafood with ocean views, outdoor patio & fire pit.

230 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, USA

Outdoors

Santa Barbara Shores Park

Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, USA

Family

Santa Barbara Zoo

Small zoo with hundreds of animals in natural habitats, a miniature train ride & picnic spots.

500 Ninos Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA

Food & Drink

Secret Bao

Breezy choice whipping up Pan-Asian snacks, small plates & sandwiches, plus entrees & cocktails.

1201 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

Food & Drink

Seven Bar

Contemporary American fare & cocktails are served in a brick- & stone-accented space lined with art.

235 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

Outdoors

Shoreline Park

Popular park overlooking the water offers a playground, grassy areas, walking paths & beach access.

Shoreline Dr & Santa Rosa Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, USA

Outdoors

Stevens Park

Hiking trails, picnicking areas & a playground situated on 25 acres around San Roque Canyon.

258 Canon Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA

Nightlife

Test Pilot

Handcrafted exotic cocktails in kitschy mugs are the draw at this breezy, tiki-style watering hole.

211 Helena Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

Food & Drink

The Black Sheep Restaurant + Bar

Stylish, cozy venue offering inventive, Asian-inflected American plates, craft brews & wine.

18 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

Food & Drink

The Brewhouse

Bustling bar & grill serving American fare alongside small-batch brews with occasional live music.

229 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

Food & Drink

The Cruisery

501 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

Nightlife

The Good Lion

Swanky bar with leather banquettes offering a changing menu of inventive cocktails & live jazz.

1212 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA