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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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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.

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.

Rubicon Theatre Company

Culture in Ventura, CA USA

Ventura's Professional Theatre Rubicon Theatre is a non-profit regional theatre based in Ventura, California.

Ambrosia, John Ford Coley, Peter Beckett of Player

Aug 22, 2021 (Sunday) Concert event in Ojai, CA USA

Ambrosia, John Ford Coley, Peter Beckett of Player August 22, 2021 at The Libbey Bowl in Ojai, CA 6:00PM

An Evening with The Growlers at Ventura Theatre

Thanksgiving Weekend, Dec 13, 2020 (Sunday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

An Evening with The Growlers December 13, 2020 at Ventura Theatre in Ventura, CA 8:00PM

Baby Bash, Frankie J, Lil Rob, MC Magic

Next Month, Sep 19, 2020 (Saturday) Concert event in Oxnard, CA USA

Baby Bash, Frankie J, Lil Rob, MC Magic September 19, 2020 at Oxnard Performing Arts Center in Oxnard, CA 9:00PM

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at The Libbey Bowl

Oct 02, 2020 (Friday) Concert event in Ojai, CA USA

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy October 02, 2020 at The Libbey Bowl in Ojai, CA 7:00PM

Blue Oyster Cult at The Libbey Bowl

Jul 23, 2021 (Friday) Concert event in Ojai, CA USA

Blue Oyster Cult July 23, 2021 at The Libbey Bowl in Ojai, CA 7:00PM

Brian Culbertson at The Lobero

May 26, 2021 (Wednesday) Concert event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Brian Culbertson May 26, 2021 at The Lobero in Santa Barbara, CA 8:00PM

Buckcherry at Oxnard Performing Arts Center

Oct 17, 2020 (Saturday) Concert event in Oxnard, CA USA

Buckcherry October 17, 2020 at Oxnard Performing Arts Center in Oxnard, CA 9:00PM

Cheech & Chong at The Libbey Bowl

Jul 31, 2021 (Saturday) Theater event in Ojai, CA USA

Cheech & Chong July 31, 2021 at The Libbey Bowl in Ojai, CA 7:00PM

Circle Jerks at The Majestic Ventura Theater - CA

Next Month, Sep 19, 2020 (Saturday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Circle Jerks September 19, 2020 at The Majestic Ventura Theater - CA in Ventura, CA 8:00PM

Circle Jerks at Ventura Theatre

Next Month, Sep 19, 2020 (Saturday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Circle Jerks September 19, 2020 at Ventura Theatre in Ventura, CA 7:00PM

Damien Jurado at Ojai Valley Woman's Club

Oct 02, 2020 (Friday) Concert event in Ojai, CA USA

Damien Jurado October 02, 2020 at Ojai Valley Woman's Club in Ojai, CA 7:00PM

Denise Carter at Oxnard Levity Live

Oct 21, 2020 (Wednesday) Theater event in Oxnard, CA USA

Denise Carter October 21, 2020 at Oxnard Levity Live in Oxnard, CA 8:00PM

Denise Carter at Oxnard Levity Live

This Month, Aug 19, 2020 (Wednesday) Theater event in Oxnard, CA USA

Denise Carter August 19, 2020 at Oxnard Levity Live in Oxnard, CA 8:00PM

Disclosure at Santa Barbara Bowl

Next Month, Sep 30, 2020 (Wednesday) Concert event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Disclosure September 30, 2020 at Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, CA 7:00PM

DJ Quik, Warren G, Kid Frost, Mellow Man Ace, WC

Nov 07, 2020 (Saturday) Concert event in Oxnard, CA USA

DJ Quik, Warren G, Kid Frost, Mellow Man Ace, WC November 07, 2020 at Oxnard Performing Arts Center in Oxnard, CA 9:00PM

Durand Jones & The Indications at Ventura Theatre

Mar 24, 2021 (Wednesday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Durand Jones & The Indications March 24, 2021 at Ventura Theatre in Ventura, CA 7:00PM

Iration at Santa Barbara Bowl

This Month, Aug 30, 2020 (Sunday) Concert event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Iration August 30, 2020 at Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, CA 5:30PM

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Places to stay

Best Places to Stay in Santa Barbara

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From $345 / night.

Ballard Inn & The Gathering Table

Non Smoking Rooms, Restaurant.

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From $372 / night.

Caravan Outpost

Non Smoking Rooms.

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From $225 / night.

Harbor House Inn

Non Smoking Rooms.

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From $109 / night.

Sandpiper Lodge - Santa Barbara

Swimming Pool, Non Smoking Rooms.

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From $260 / night.

The Emerald Iguana Inn

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°