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.