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Santa Barbara Tourism and Sightseeing
Perpetually laidback Santa Barbara is a city of white-washed buildings and red-tiled roofs, tucked between the mountains and the sea, resonating with an irresistible allure. Santa Barbara’s architectural style is iconic, and our coastal enclave is equally well known for its pedestrian-friendly downtown, historic buildings and hotels, cultural events and festivals, lush public parks and gardens, miles of beaches and welcoming locals. Above all else, Santa Barbara knows how to celebrate the art of good living. Foodies sip and savor the region’s eccentric mix of cuisine accompanied by superb local wines. Visitors delight in our Spanish-influenced architecture and the diversity of our arts and culture. Everyone enjoys our 300 days of sunshine a year and nearly limitless opportunities for outdoor fun. And those who tread lightly while traveling appreciate our dedication to sustainable tourism. Santa Barbara is contrast and complement, natural art and human art, the simple and sophisticated, the old world and the new. It is The American Riviera®.  Skip to Best Places to Stay. Best Time to Visit. Visitor Information. View Map.

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San Buenaventura Mission
San Buenaventura Mission Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Museum in Ventura, CA USA

Founded in 1782, Mission San Buenaventura, was the ninth of California's 21 missions and the last to be established by Father Junipero Serra. Destroyed by fire in the 1790s, the church was rebuilt over a period of a dozen years and rededicated in 1809.
Channel Islands National Park
Channel Islands National Park Top Attraction!
National Park in Ventura, CA USA

National Park One of Ventura's most wondrous attractions, often refered to as the American Galapagos is accessible for multi-day camping trips. (14 miles off coast) Explore America's Galapagos One of Ventura's most wondrous attractions lies 14 miles out to sea.
Rubicon Theatre Company
Rubicon Theatre Company things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Culture in Ventura, CA USA

Ventura's Professional Theatre Rubicon Theatre is a non-profit regional theatre based in Ventura, California.
Alessia Cara at The Granada - CA
Alessia Cara at The Granada - CA things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Month, Nov 09, 2019 (Saturday) Concert event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Alessia Cara November 09, 2019 at The Granada - CA in Santa Barbara, CA 7:30PM
Angels & Airwaves at The Majestic Ventura Theater - CA
Angels & Airwaves at The Majestic Ventura Theater - CA things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Dec 06, 2019 (Friday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Angels & Airwaves December 06, 2019 at The Majestic Ventura Theater - CA in Ventura, CA 8:00PM
Angels & Airwaves at Ventura Theatre
Angels & Airwaves at Ventura Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Dec 06, 2019 (Friday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Angels & Airwaves December 06, 2019 at Ventura Theatre in Ventura, CA 7:00PM
As I Lay Dying at The Majestic Ventura Theater - CA
As I Lay Dying at The Majestic Ventura Theater - CA things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Dec 12, 2019 (Thursday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

As I Lay Dying December 12, 2019 at The Majestic Ventura Theater - CA in Ventura, CA 7:30PM
As I Lay Dying at Ventura Theatre
As I Lay Dying at Ventura Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Dec 12, 2019 (Thursday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

As I Lay Dying December 12, 2019 at Ventura Theatre in Ventura, CA 7:30PM
Atreyu 20 Year Anniversary Tour
Atreyu 20 Year Anniversary Tour things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Month, Nov 20, 2019 (Wednesday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Atreyu 20 Year Anniversary Tour November 20, 2019 at The Majestic Ventura Theater - CA in Ventura, CA 7:30PM
Atreyu 20 Year Anniversary Tour at Ventura Theatre
Atreyu 20 Year Anniversary Tour at Ventura Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Month, Nov 20, 2019 (Wednesday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Atreyu 20 Year Anniversary Tour November 20, 2019 at Ventura Theatre in Ventura, CA 7:00PM
Black Violin at The Granada - CA
Black Violin at The Granada - CA things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Jan 28, 2020 (Tuesday) Concert event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Black Violin January 28, 2020 at The Granada - CA in Santa Barbara, CA 7:00PM
Boombox at Soho Restaurant and Music Club
Boombox at Soho Restaurant and Music Club things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Month, Nov 21, 2019 (Thursday) Concert event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Boombox November 21, 2019 at Soho Restaurant and Music Club in Santa Barbara, CA 11:00PM
Buddy Guy at Arlington Theatre
Buddy Guy at Arlington Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Mar 07, 2020 (Saturday) Concert event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Buddy Guy March 07, 2020 at Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, CA 7:00PM
Built To Spill at Soho Restaurant and Music Club
Built To Spill at Soho Restaurant and Music Club things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Month, Nov 19, 2019 (Tuesday) Concert event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Built To Spill November 19, 2019 at Soho Restaurant and Music Club in Santa Barbara, CA 8:30PM
Cannibal Corpse at The Majestic Ventura Theater - CA
Cannibal Corpse at The Majestic Ventura Theater - CA things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Weekend, Oct 25, 2019 (Friday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Cannibal Corpse October 25, 2019 at The Majestic Ventura Theater - CA in Ventura, CA 8:00PM
Cannibal Corpse at Ventura Theatre
Cannibal Corpse at Ventura Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Weekend, Oct 25, 2019 (Friday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Cannibal Corpse October 25, 2019 at Ventura Theatre in Ventura, CA 8:00PM
Carlos Mencia at Oxnard Levity Live
Carlos Mencia at Oxnard Levity Live things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Month, Nov 27, 2019 (Wednesday) Theater event in Oxnard, CA USA

Carlos Mencia November 27, 2019 at Oxnard Levity Live in Oxnard, CA 8:00PM
Carlos Mencia at Oxnard Levity Live
Carlos Mencia at Oxnard Levity Live things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Thanksgiving Weekend, Nov 30, 2019 (Saturday) Theater event in Oxnard, CA USA

Carlos Mencia November 30, 2019 at Oxnard Levity Live in Oxnard, CA
Carlos Mencia at Oxnard Levity Live
Carlos Mencia at Oxnard Levity Live things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Thanksgiving Weekend, Nov 29, 2019 (Friday) Theater event in Oxnard, CA USA

Carlos Mencia November 29, 2019 at Oxnard Levity Live in Oxnard, CA
Carlos Mencia at Oxnard Levity Live
Carlos Mencia at Oxnard Levity Live things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Thanksgiving Weekend, Dec 01, 2019 (Sunday) Theater event in Oxnard, CA USA

Carlos Mencia December 01, 2019 at Oxnard Levity Live in Oxnard, CA 7:00PM
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Best Places to Stay in Santa Barbara


Ballard Inn & The Gathering Table
Guest Score:
From $345 / night.


Non Smoking Rooms, Restaurant.
Caravan Outpost
Guest Score:
From $372 / night.


Non Smoking Rooms.
Harbor House Inn
Guest Score:
From $225 / night.


Non Smoking Rooms.
Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara
Guest Score:
From $109 / night.


Swimming Pool, Non Smoking Rooms.
The Emerald Iguana Inn
Guest Score:
From $260 / night.


Swimming Pool, Non Smoking Rooms.

Best Time to Visit Santa Barbara


The best time to visit Santa Barbara, California is in the summer and fall. Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the mid 60's and highs in the upper 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 50's. Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the low 70's. Fall nights are cold with lows in the upper 40's.

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Monthly Temperatures in Santa Barbara


Month Low Avg High
January 40.8 F° 53.1 F° 65.4 F°
February 44.0 F° 55.2 F° 66.3 F°
March 46.0 F° 56.7 F° 67.4 F°
April 47.6 F° 58.9 F° 70.1 F°
May 50.5 F° 60.9 F° 71.2 F°
June 53.9 F° 64.2 F° 74.4 F°
July 57.3 F° 67.0 F° 76.7 F°
August 58.4 F° 68.6 F° 78.7 F°
September 56.6 F° 67.4 F° 78.2 F°
October 51.6 F° 63.5 F° 75.4 F°
November 44.0 F° 57.5 F° 71.0 F°
December 39.9 F° 53.2 F° 66.4 F°

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