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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.

A Drag Queen Christmas at The Granada - CA
A Drag Queen Christmas at The Granada - CA things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Month, Dec 05, 2024 (Thursday) Theater event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

A Drag Queen Christmas December 05, 2024 at The Granada - CA in Santa Barbara, CA 8:00PM

Adam Carolla at Oxnard Levity Live
Adam Carolla at Oxnard Levity Live things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
This Month, Nov 29, 2024 (Friday) Theater event in Oxnard, CA USA

Adam Carolla November 29, 2024 at Oxnard Levity Live in Oxnard, CA 7:00PM

Alex Fernandez Jr and Majo Aguilar at Ventura Theater
Alex Fernandez Jr and Majo Aguilar at Ventura Theater things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
This Month, Nov 22, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Alex Fernandez Jr and Majo Aguilar November 22, 2024 at Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA 8:00PM


Alfred Robles at Oxnard Levity Live
Alfred Robles at Oxnard Levity Live things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Month, Dec 12, 2024 (Thursday) Theater event in Oxnard, CA USA

Alfred Robles December 12, 2024 at Oxnard Levity Live in Oxnard, CA 7:30PM

Alfred Robles at Oxnard Levity Live
Alfred Robles at Oxnard Levity Live things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Month, Dec 13, 2024 (Friday) Theater event in Oxnard, CA USA

Alfred Robles December 13, 2024 at Oxnard Levity Live in Oxnard, CA

Alfred Robles at Oxnard Levity Live
Alfred Robles at Oxnard Levity Live things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Month, Dec 14, 2024 (Saturday) Theater event in Oxnard, CA USA

Alfred Robles December 14, 2024 at Oxnard Levity Live in Oxnard, CA

Alfred Robles at Oxnard Levity Live
Alfred Robles at Oxnard Levity Live things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Month, Dec 15, 2024 (Sunday) Theater event in Oxnard, CA USA

Alfred Robles December 15, 2024 at Oxnard Levity Live in Oxnard, CA 6:00PM


Ana Barbara at Arlington Theatre
Ana Barbara at Arlington Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Mar 13, 2025 (Thursday) Concert event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Ana Barbara March 13, 2025 at Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, CA 8:00PM

Anne Lamott at Arlington Theatre
Anne Lamott at Arlington Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Week, Nov 13, 2024 (Wednesday) Theater event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Anne Lamott November 13, 2024 at Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, CA 7:30PM

Big Head Todd & the Monsters at Ventura Music Hall
Big Head Todd & the Monsters at Ventura Music Hall things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
This Month, Nov 23, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Big Head Todd & the Monsters November 23, 2024 at Ventura Music Hall in Ventura, CA 8:00PM

Bill Burr Live at The Libbey Bowl
Bill Burr Live at The Libbey Bowl things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Weekend, Nov 17, 2024 (Sunday) Theater event in Ojai, CA USA

Bill Burr Live November 17, 2024 at The Libbey Bowl in Ojai, CA 3:00PM

Bingo Loco at Oxnard Levity Live
Bingo Loco at Oxnard Levity Live things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Jan 24, 2025 (Friday) Concert event in Oxnard, CA USA

Bingo Loco January 24, 2025 at Oxnard Levity Live in Oxnard, CA 7:30PM

Black Flag at Ventura Music Hall
Black Flag at Ventura Music Hall things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Jan 16, 2025 (Thursday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Black Flag January 16, 2025 at Ventura Music Hall in Ventura, CA 8:00PM

Blind Pilot at The Lobero
Blind Pilot at The Lobero things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Weekend, Nov 16, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Blind Pilot November 16, 2024 at The Lobero in Santa Barbara, CA 7:30PM

Caifanes NIGHT 1 at Ventura Theater
Caifanes NIGHT 1 at Ventura Theater things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Weekend, Nov 16, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Caifanes NIGHT 1 November 16, 2024 at Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA 8:00PM

Caifanes NIGHT 1 at Ventura Theatre
Caifanes NIGHT 1 at Ventura Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Weekend, Nov 16, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Caifanes NIGHT 1 November 16, 2024 at Ventura Theatre in Ventura, CA 8:00PM

Caifanes NIGHT 2 at Ventura Theater
Caifanes NIGHT 2 at Ventura Theater things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Weekend, Nov 17, 2024 (Sunday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Caifanes NIGHT 2 November 17, 2024 at Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA 8:00PM

Caifanes NIGHT 2 at Ventura Theatre
Caifanes NIGHT 2 at Ventura Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA
Next Weekend, Nov 17, 2024 (Sunday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Caifanes NIGHT 2 November 17, 2024 at Ventura Theatre in Ventura, CA 8:00PM

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



Free Santa Barbara Visitor Guide


Santa Babara Visitors Guide

Santa Babara Visitors Guide



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