Santa Barbara Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Our Take on Santa Barbara, California


Santa Barbara is the perfect place for a romantic getaway – with ocean views that can take your breath away, dining choices to write home about, and hotels that induce instant relaxation. 

On the other hand, a Santa Barbara vacation is very family friendly, with many options to entertain the little ones, while keeping the adults happy too.  You can easily make babysitting accommodations with many of the luxurious hotels, allowing you to bask in the spas and wineries without guilt. 

For a romantic experience, we recommend the The Simpsonhouse Inn, a stunning garden hotel that made serenity inevitable. In addition, this is the only five diamond AAA bed and breakfast in North America.  The Beach House Innis a pet friendly place with suites and apartments on the beach.

There are just so many things to put on your Santa Barbara, California things to do list that you may consider contacting a company like Captain Jack’s Tours, who offers horseback riding, kayaking, wine tours, even a romantic cruise at sunset upon a sailboat.

Be sure to come hungry because the food and dining options are so phenomenal here, they even have a tour just for foodies!  Wine lovers will have to incorporate Artiste Winery and Tasting Studio into their schedule as it is a sight to see, and even the wine bottles are pieces of art. Try one of their museum wines like L’Attente or After Work to complete your Santa Barbara vacation experience.

Want to get a taset of the flavor of the city? Read the story Santa Barbara: Blessed Santa Barbara.

The Santa Barbara Travel Guide makes sure you have all the information you need to plan your trip. Get user reviews, maps, travel tips, and a list of Santa Barbara Hotels.

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Santa Barbara, California Lodging

  1. Santa Barbara Hotels28 W. Cabrillo Blvd. Santa Barbara
    CA 93101

    "you want to relax and enjoy the view of the water, you can do so from the comfort of your own room" more on Yahoo! Travel

  2. Santa Barbara Hotels1260 Channel Drive
    Santa Barbara, CA 93108

    "main course: hawaiian snapper with glorious market fresh veggies and beef tenderloin and asparagus with enough bernaise for left" more on Tripadvisor

  3. Santa Barbara Hotels915 Garden St
    Santa Barbara, CA 93101

    "rooms are clean and spacious, complimentary morning breakfast, and free wireless internet, walking distance to state street" more on Yahoo! Travel

  1. The Franciscan Inn
  2. Bath Street Inn
  3. Hotel Andalucia
  4. Best Western Peppertree Inn
  1. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
  2. Inn At East Beach
  3. Harbor House Inn

Santa Barbara, California Things To Do

  1. Santa Barbara Zoos And Aquariums500 Ni��os Drive
    Santa Barbara,CA,93103

    Whether you should go or not depends on how you feel about animals in captivity. ... more on about.com

  2. Santa Barbara Landmarks123 E Canon Perdido St Santa Barbara
    CA 93101

    Case de la Guerra is worth a visit. There is no entrance fee though ... more on Tripadvisor

  3. Santa Barbara Museums2201 Laguna Street
    Santa Barbara, CA 93105

    Mission Santa Barbara is breathtaking. It is VERY crowded, so pictures can be a problem if you don't want strangers in them! The garden in the center, where ... more on Tripadvisor

  1. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
  2. East Beach
  3. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
  4. Leadbetter Beach
  1. Ty Warner Sea Center
  2. Rancho San Marcos Golf Course
  3. Stearns Wharf

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