- 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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Nestled in the center of Solvang, Hans Christian Anderson Park is a lovely are to commemorate the great author. The park is lined with trees and provides a nice quiet atmosphere to relax and rest.
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Retaining a sense of rural charm, Lincourt Vineyards overlooks the quiet Alamo Pintado Vineyard. The tasting room is a 1926 craftsman home kit and the grounds are well manicured, for an incredible spot to relax with friends and a bottle of wine on a sunny afternoon.
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Founded in 1994, Beckmen Vineyards is a winery and vineyard that produces a variety of wines, including varieties of Syrah, Grenache, and Marsanne, among others. The winery offers sampling and tasting of the wines they produce.
28.2 Miles
The Ojai Olive Oil Ranch offers tours of its facilities, through which visitors can learn about the olive oil-making process. After the tour, the location also provides tastings of its products.
28.2 Miles
1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, CA 93463
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The Wildling Art Museum features three to four art exhibits at any given time in addition to the hiking and nature walks in the area. The institution also holds its own art classes for children, families, or just adults.
28.2 Miles
The Olivia Links offers access to a championship golf course with four sets of tees and a practice facility. For players who wish to improve their skills, the location offers a Game Improvement Membership and additional courses through the City of Ventura.
28.3 Miles
With views of the surrounding mountains and valley, Dennison Park is a destination for hiking, camping, and photography. At night there is minimal light pollution, meaning visitors can clearly see the stars and planets in the sky.
28.4 Miles
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1482 Aalborg Way, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
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Headquartered in Santa Ynez, California, Stage Coach Wine Tours Santa Ynez offers guided tours of fine wineries with beautiful grounds. The tours are enjoyable for all wine lovers and are especially useful for those who are new to the area or do not have a lot of experience with wine.
28.4 Miles
McGrath State Park is a beachside state park and campground. The beach runs for two miles and is suitable for fishing and surfing. Swimming is allowed but swimmers are cautioned to be vigilant of strong riptides.
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A sprawling county park covering 132 acres, Arroyo Verde Park features a nature center, as well as miles of hiking and running trails. The park also offers two playgrounds as well as picnic areas with barbecue grills.