- 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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From the merchant: Nothing is more inspiring then creating Art outdoors. Gentle instruction brings out a new level of creativity in all!
1.2 Miles
Touch is a popular local spa specializing in facials and a variety of massages which are available at very decent prices. The therapist, Lori Shields, is an experienced professional.
2.8 Miles
Offering views of the sunrise and sunset, the Butterfly Beach is a location suitable for people-watching, swimming and surfing. The site is also located near the Four Seasons Bitmore Hotel.
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Opened in 1990, The Easton Gallery is an art gallery dedicated to showcasing the artwork of contemporary landscape artists. The gallery rotates the artwork on display regularly and features artwork from local Santa Barbara artists.
3.9 Miles
A public beach located in front of a gated community in Montecito, Miramar Beach offers beach walking, swimming and surfing. At low tide, this south-facing beach features tide pools for exploration.
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The 29-mile Goleta County Beach Park is a swimming and fishing hotspot. Anglers dot the extra-long pier or launch small boats from the dock. Visitors also enjoy picnic facilities, soft sand, trails, birdwatching posts and other amenities.
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Spanning a total of 6 miles, Goleta Point is a peninsula that offers visitors the opportunity to experience picturesque views of the coastline. Visitors commonly enjoy hiking the surrounding area and viewing the many ecosystems native to the peninsula.
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Near the beginning of the Lost Valley Trail, there is a small creek that is usually filled with water. The trail progressively grows steeper as it climbs up the mountain. Many beautiful rock formations can be seen from the trail.
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5711 Calle Real (Petrini's Comedy Hideaway Showroom), Goleta, CA 93117
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Rookie and veteran comedians perform at Comedy Hideaway. They have shows every Friday night.
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Protecting a wide variety of estuarine and coastal habitats, the Coal Oil Point Natural Reserve is located adjacent to Santa Barbara. It provides research and teaching resource.
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Featuring full digital movie showings, the West Wind Goleta Drive In is a drive-in movie theater that offers guests the opportunity to watch some of the latest released films. Amenities include weekly and family specials and snack concessions.