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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 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.
Amigo the Devil at The Majestic Ventura Theater - CA
Amigo the Devil at The Majestic Ventura Theater - CA things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Halloween, Oct 31, 2023 (Tuesday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Amigo the Devil October 31, 2023 at The Majestic Ventura Theater - CA in Ventura, CA 8:00PM
Ana Barbara w/ Majo Aguilar at Arlington Theatre
Ana Barbara w/ Majo Aguilar at Arlington Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Month, Oct 21, 2023 (Saturday) Concert event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Ana Barbara w/ Majo Aguilar October 21, 2023 at Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, CA 8:00PM
ANDREW MCMAHON IN THE WILDERNESS – NEW FRIENDS TOUR 2023
ANDREW MCMAHON IN THE WILDERNESS – NEW FRIENDS TOUR 2023 things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Nov 03, 2023 (Friday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

ANDREW MCMAHON IN THE WILDERNESS – NEW FRIENDS TOUR 2023 November 03, 2023 at Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA 7:00PM
AWOLNATION, Irontom at Ventura Theater
AWOLNATION, Irontom at Ventura Theater things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Columbus Day Weekend, Oct 07, 2023 (Saturday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

AWOLNATION, Irontom October 07, 2023 at Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA 8:00PM
Bad Religion at Ventura Theater
Bad Religion at Ventura Theater things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Week, Sep 27, 2023 (Wednesday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Bad Religion September 27, 2023 at Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA 7:15PM
BALLYHOO! Shellshock Tour with Jimmie's Chicken Shack
BALLYHOO! Shellshock Tour with Jimmie's Chicken Shack things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Month, Oct 10, 2023 (Tuesday) Concert event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

BALLYHOO! Shellshock Tour with Jimmie's Chicken Shack October 10, 2023 at Soho Restaurant & Music Club in Santa Barbara, CA 8:00PM
Black Angels at The Majestic Ventura Theater - CA
Black Angels at The Majestic Ventura Theater - CA things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Month, Oct 13, 2023 (Friday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Black Angels October 13, 2023 at The Majestic Ventura Theater - CA in Ventura, CA 8:00PM
Black Flag at Ventura Music Hall
Black Flag at Ventura Music Hall things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Jan 14, 2024 (Sunday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Black Flag January 14, 2024 at Ventura Music Hall in Ventura, CA 8:00PM
Black Veil Brides & VV: TOUR 2023 at Ventura Theater
Black Veil Brides & VV: TOUR 2023 at Ventura Theater things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Month, Oct 21, 2023 (Saturday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Black Veil Brides & VV: TOUR 2023 October 21, 2023 at Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA 7:00PM
Boots and Brews w/ Jon Pardi at Surfers Point Live
Boots and Brews w/ Jon Pardi at Surfers Point Live things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Month, Oct 15, 2023 (Sunday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Boots and Brews w/ Jon Pardi October 15, 2023 at Surfers Point Live in Ventura, CA 12:00AM
Brad Williams: Tour '24 at Lobero Theatre
Brad Williams: Tour '24 at Lobero Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Jan 06, 2024 (Saturday) Theater event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Brad Williams: Tour '24 January 06, 2024 at Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara, CA 7:00PM
Bret Ernst at Oxnard Levity Live
Bret Ernst at Oxnard Levity Live things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Today, Sep 23, 2023 (Saturday) Theater event in Oxnard, CA USA

Bret Ernst September 23, 2023 at Oxnard Levity Live in Oxnard, CA
Caliente Band 805 at Copper Blues Oxnard Resturant
Caliente Band 805 at Copper Blues Oxnard Resturant things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Month, Oct 13, 2023 (Friday) Concert event in Oxnard, CA USA

Caliente Band 805 October 13, 2023 at Copper Blues Oxnard Resturant in Oxnard, CA 7:00PM
Canelo Alvarez VS Jermell Charlo
Canelo Alvarez VS Jermell Charlo things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Weekend, Sep 30, 2023 (Saturday) Sports event in Oxnard, CA USA

Canelo Alvarez VS Jermell Charlo September 30, 2023 at Copper Blues Oxnard Resturant in Oxnard, CA 5:00PM
Carlos Mencia at Oxnard Levity Live
Carlos Mencia at Oxnard Levity Live things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Nov 17, 2023 (Friday) Theater event in Oxnard, CA USA

Carlos Mencia November 17, 2023 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
Nov 18, 2023 (Saturday) Theater event in Oxnard, CA USA

Carlos Mencia November 18, 2023 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
Nov 19, 2023 (Sunday) Theater event in Oxnard, CA USA

Carlos Mencia November 19, 2023 at Oxnard Levity Live in Oxnard, CA 6:00PM
Cattle Decapitation, Sanguisugabogg, Immolation, Castrator
Cattle Decapitation, Sanguisugabogg, Immolation, Castrator things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Nov 10, 2023 (Friday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Cattle Decapitation, Sanguisugabogg, Immolation, Castrator November 10, 2023 at Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA 7:00PM
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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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