Things to Do in Santa Barbara, CA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Santa Barbara, California, features the top 89 nearby activities — including 33 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Santa Barbara, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Food & Drink, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Tours.
  • The results below include the top 51 things to do within the city of Santa Barbara, CA , followed by 42 popular activities in nearby cities, including Goleta, Ventura, Santa Ynez, Ojai and Montecito
  • Our list of the best things to do in Santa Barbara, California, features the top 89 nearby activities — including 33 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Santa Barbara, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Food & Drink, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Tours.
  • The results below include the top 51 things to do within the city of Santa Barbara, CA , followed by 42 popular activities in nearby cities, including Goleta, Ventura, Santa Ynez, Ojai and Montecito
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Chefs entertain diners with their impressive knife skills as they sear chicken, steak, sea food and veggies on a Japanese hibachi grill
27.6 Miles
81% 315 votes
Restaurants 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA 93001 MoreLess Info
Located in Ventura, California, the Ventura Harbor Village is an indoor-outdoor commerce and recreation area on gorgeous waterfront property. It features a bevy of shops and restaurants, plus plenty of open space dotted with shady trees.
27.7 Miles
70% 160 votes
Winery/Vineyard 1500 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, CA 93463 MoreLess Info
Buttonwood Farm Winery and Vineyard is unique because it combines a farm with a winery. In addition to stellar wines, their organic peaches are not to be missed.
27.7 Miles
83% 347 votes
Religious Buildings 1760 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93464 MoreLess Info
Established and maintained by the Roman Catholic Church, the Old Mission Santa Ines is located in Solvang, California. It is over 200 years old. The Mission is an active Catholic parish and is a center of Franciscan monasticism.
27.7 Miles
89% 114 votes
Winery/Vineyard 1562 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, CA 93463 MoreLess Info
Visitors are welcome in the tasting room of the Rideau Vineyard in Solvang, California. The winery is cradled in the scenic Santa Ynez Valley and produces wine from Rhone grapes.
27.7 Miles
95% 59 votes
Family Fun Center Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, CA 93463 MoreLess Info
Kids and their parents love the Sunny Fields Park in Solvang, California. It features a separate toddler area, play structures inspired by Viking history and plenty of space for running around.
27.8 Miles
88% 69 votes
Specialty Museums 320 Alisal Road, Solvang, CA MoreLess Info
Bikers and enthusiasts will appreciate the varied collection at Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum. Motorcycles range from 1910 to present models, featuring displays of vintage and rare motorcycles, with emphasis placed on racing models.
27.9 Miles
54% 98 votes
Specialty Museums 1680 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA MoreLess Info
The Hans Christian Andersen Museum is dedicated to the life and work of Hans Christen Andersen. Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm.
27.9 Miles
78% 140 votes
Parks Alisal Road, Santa Ynez, CA MoreLess Info
Beautiful Nojoqui Falls Park in Santa Ynez, California is a popular venue for group meetings, sports events and outdoor activities. Its most prominent attraction is its waterfall, which is accessible by a walking trail.
27.9 Miles
69% 152 votes
Winery/Vineyard 3010 Roblar Ave., Santa Ynez, CA MoreLess Info
Located on a 40 acre vineyard, Roblar Winery is just 30 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara. Test some of the bold and exciting wines by the fireplace or on the patio at the rustic winery.
27.9 Miles
88% 98 votes
Winery/Vineyard 476 First Street, Solvang, CA 93463 MoreLess Info
Guests can sample a diverse wine selection that includes Merlot, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir at Carivintas Winery. The tasting room has a kids' play area and is dog friendly and also features music and art.
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