Things To Do In Santa BarbarA
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Take A Romantic Evening Sunset Cruise
You’ll have the chance to spot dolphins, California sea lions and a host of bird and marine life aboard the 50-foot catamaran the Double Dolphin as you sail along the California Riviera
Do A Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
This is a great option for first-time visitors to get an orientation of the city and see some of the top attractions in Santa Barbara
Hire A Bike And Head Along The Coastal Path
They have a range of bikes, trikes and electric cycles to choose from with prices starting at $14.95 per hour for a city bike
We hired a Surrey (a double-seated, wide bicycle)
See The Old Mission Santa Barbara
This is a great option for first-time visitors to get an orientation of the city and see some of the top attractions in Santa Barbara
Visit The Natural History Museum
The museum is set in a beautiful location along Mission Creek within Mission Canyon and is a great place to experience the area’s natural beauty
Go For A Walk At The Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens
The gardens cover 78 acres across Mission Canyon and contain over 1,000 species of rare plants
With 11 sections to explore from desert and meadow to redwood, canyon and backcountry, the botanic gardens make for a great day out in pristine nature
Head Up The Historic Stearns Wharf
Taking a stroll along Stearns Wharf is one of the top things to do in Santa Barbara
The pier, which celebrated its 150th year in 2022 is one of the best places to watch Santa Barbara’s magnificent sunsets.
It's got a lot of fish options, that sound and look interesting
Go Wine Tasting
In 2021 Santa Barbara County was voted wine region of the year so no trip to the city is complete without sampling some of the great wines on offer
Visit The Museum Of Natural History Sea Center
The aquarium is full of interactive displays and hands-on activities great for the whole family so a perfect family friendly activity in Santa Barbara.
Get up close and personal with sea horses, octopus, jellyfish (not too close with these) and a whole host of interesting marine life
Enjoy Incredible Food
Whether you’re looking for Spanish, Southern, Mexican, Japanese, European or especially seafood, one thing’s for sure, you’ll not go hungry in Santa Barbara!
Chill Out At Shoreline Park
Shoreline Park is one of Santa Barbara’s great waterfront parks and the perfect place to chill out, grab a drink or a bite to eat and watch the sunset
See The Santa Barbara County Courthouse
The courthouse is one of the best things to see Santa Barbara for its interesting colonial-style architecture
This iconic Santa Barbara landmark is located in the downtown area and close to lots of other attractions, restaurants and bars
