Santa Barbara City Guide
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Featured Attractions
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
1212 Mission Canyon Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
805-682-4726
The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is a great place to visit and enjoy the colorful beauty of nature. The 65-acre garden dates back to 1925 and features more than 1,000 species of native California plants, many of which are rare.
Santa Barbara Trolley
23 East Cabrillo Boulevard
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-879-7943
Climb aboard the Santa Barbara Old Town Trolley for a fully narrated tour of the area. Trolleys make stops every 90 minutes convenient to shopping, dining and attractions. By way of a trolley, you can explore several areas and attractions at your own pace, including: Butterfly Beach, Moreton Bay Fig Tree, Stearns Wharf, The Dolphin Fountain, Mission Santa Barbara, the Santa Barbara County Courthouse and the Andrea Clark Bird Refuge.
Truth Aquatics
301 West Cabrillo Boulevard
Santa Barbara, CA 93010
805-962-1127
Take a relaxing cruise with Truth Aquatics and enjoy the natural beauty of the Santa Barbara area. Enjoy scuba diving, kayaking, fishing, sunbathing, whale watching, photo-ops both above and below the water, or just lounging around and taking in the view. Some trips also include hiking on the Channel Islands National Park.
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
136 East De La Guerra Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-966-1601
Features a variety of exhibits that depict California’s natural surroundings from prehistoric times to the present.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
1100 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-962-6464
Santa Barbara County Courthouse is Spanish-Moorish structure completed in 1929. It is one of the most photographed landmarks in the city and features hand painted ceilings, a spiral staircase, wrought iron chandeliers, imported tiles, carved doors and beautiful historical murals. Guided tours are available.
Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
123 East Canon Perdido Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-965-0093
The Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park is located in the middle of downtown Santa Barbara. The nearly block-long complex of buildings represents the city's beginnings. Founded in 1782 by Lieutenant Jose Francisco de Ortega, the Royal Presidio was the last military outpost of the Spanish Empire in the New World. A 15-minute slide show explains the site’s history.
Cloud Climbers Jeep & Wine Tours
1417 Castillo Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93190
805-646-3200
Choose from wine country, mountain, and sunset tours.
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
113 Harbor Way #190
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
805-962-8404
The museum structure was formerly known as the Old Naval Reserve Center. Exhibits and artifacts depicting maritime life in Santa Barbara will astound you!
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-963-4364
Features several nationally recognized collections and special exhibitions.
Santa Barbara Symphony
1900 State Street #G
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-898-9626
Call for schedule and ticket info.
Carriage and Western Arts Museum of Santa Barbara
129 Castillo Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-962-2353
Browse through the restored stage coaches and other western antiques as well as the largest collection of saddles anywhere around.
Santa Barbara Chamber Ballet
23 West Gutierrez Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-564-3568
Enjoy the ballet as young, pre-professional dancers glide across the stage during their classical ballet productions.
Santa Barbara County Communities:
Village of Solvang
The village of Solvang is a charming world of Scandinavian architecture, windmills, thatched roofs, and timbered Tudor facades. Solvang was established in 1911, and it is known as America’s “Little Denmark.” Treat yourself to an authentic Danish pastry as you stroll along the cobblestone streets and browse the art galleries, museums, and specialty stores.
Santa Ynez Valley
You’ll immediately feel yourself relax as you enter the Santa Ynez Valley, located just north of downtown Santa Barbara. The area’s countryside sports vineyards, sprawling cattle ranches and quiet country lanes. Visit the wineries, go fly-fishing, enjoy a picnic on Cachuma Lake or tour the historic town of Santa Ynez itself, founded in 1880.
Northern Santa Barbara County
In northern Santa Barbara County, the city of Lompoc is famous for its thriving floriculture and murals depicting the city’s rich history. Visit nearby Santa Maria for its tri-tip barbecue and aviation and historical museums. And you can’t leave the county without stopping by the Nature Conservancy site of Guadalupe, where ocean waves and brisk sea gusts have sculpted sand dunes as high as 500 feet.
Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
805-962-6310
The Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens is home to more than 700 animals living in lush garden settings. More than a half-million people visit the zoo annually.
Sea Center
211 Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-962-0885
The Sea Center is operated by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. The Sea Center allows visitors to learn about the ecology of the Santa Barbara Channel. Kids will enjoy the Touch Tank, filled with saltwater creatures such as starfish and sea urchins. Exhibits include life-size models of California gray whales, diving marine birds and more.
Paddle Sports of Santa Barbara
117 B Harbor Way
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
805-899-4925
Take your family on a guided kayaking trip! Call for more info and scheduling.
Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum and Library
122 West Canon Perdido Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93130
805-730-1707
Visit one of the largest displays of dolls and teddy bears in the U.S.!
Rancho Oso Guest Ranch & Stables
3750 Paradise Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
805-683-5110
Take a horseback tour and more with your family!
Featured Destination Hotels
Fess Parker's Doubletree® Resort Santa Barbara
A 24-acre oceanfront resort with 360 oversized rooms. Every room has a patio and balcony offering views of the resort gardens, Santa Ynez Mountains or Pacific Ocean. The resort offers an array of amenities from tennis courts, putting green, shuffleboard to pool/jacuzzi hair salon and spa services. More Information..
Days Inn Santa Barbara
* Quiet Cozy Location * Just 1 block north of Santa Barbaras picturesque Yacht Harbor and spectacular Oceanfront lined with Palm trees * Sidewalk cafes and shops * Featuring Jacuzzi and Whirlpool areas * Complementary Continental Breakfast * All rooms are equipped with refrigerators, air conditioning, cable TV with HBO * Nearby are downtown state street, beaches, and the Old Mission. More Information..
Holiday Inn Santa Barbara-Goleta
Full service hotel with 160 rooms and four suites. Santa Barbara Hotel services include Remington's Restaurant offering a full buffet breakfast and an array of dinner entrees featuring dishes prepared with fresh local produce, dining "To Go", heated outdoor pool, valet service, coin operated laundry, complimentary morning coffee, weekday newspaper, complimentary airport shuttle, local fitness club, complimentary parking, and bus parking. This hotel is committed to providing accessible facilities under the American Disabilities Act. If your accessibility needs are not met, please contact the Hotel Manager on Duty. Should you require additional information regarding accessible facilities for guests with disabilities, please call 1-800-Holiday (U.S. and Canada) or contact the hotel directly. For the hearing impaired, TDD service is available at 1-800-238-5544 within the U.S. and Canada. More Information..
Santa Barbara Hotels by Chain
- Best Western
- Coast Hotels and Resorts
- Days Inn
- Doubletree Hotels
- Extended StayAmerica
- Four Seasons Hotels
- GuestHouse International
- Hampton Inn
- Holiday Inn
- iHotelier
- InnLink Inns
- Interstate Hotels & Resorts
- Leading Hotels of the World
- Not Assigned
- Quality Inns
- Ramada
- Rosewood Hotels and Resorts
- Suburban Hotels
- Synxis Hotels and Resorts
- Unirez
- Univisit
- Utell
- Vantis Hotels Group










