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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 Time to Visit. Visitor Information. View Map.

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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 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.

9 to 5 at The Granada - CA

Jan 17, 2023 (Tuesday) Theater event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

9 to 5 January 17, 2023 at The Granada - CA in Santa Barbara, CA 7:30PM

9 to 5 at The Granada - CA

Jan 18, 2023 (Wednesday) Theater event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

9 to 5 January 18, 2023 at The Granada - CA in Santa Barbara, CA 7:30PM

Aaron Lewis at Ventura Music Hall

Aug 25, 2022 (Thursday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Aaron Lewis August 25, 2022 at Ventura Music Hall in Ventura, CA 8:00PM

AFI - Bodies Tour 2022 at Ventura Theater

Thanksgiving Weekend, Nov 25, 2022 (Friday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

AFI - Bodies Tour 2022 November 25, 2022 at Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA 8:00PM

Anastasia at The Granada - CA

Apr 25, 2023 (Tuesday) Theater event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Anastasia April 25, 2023 at The Granada - CA in Santa Barbara, CA 7:30PM

Anastasia at The Granada - CA

Apr 26, 2023 (Wednesday) Theater event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Anastasia April 26, 2023 at The Granada - CA in Santa Barbara, CA 7:30PM

Apocalyptica at The Majestic Ventura Theater - CA

Oct 05, 2022 (Wednesday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Apocalyptica October 05, 2022 at The Majestic Ventura Theater - CA in Ventura, CA 8:00PM

Billy Idol at Ventura Theater

Aug 25, 2022 (Thursday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Billy Idol August 25, 2022 at Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA 8:00PM

Black Crowes at Santa Barbara Bowl

Jul 24, 2022 (Sunday) Concert event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Black Crowes July 24, 2022 at Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, CA 7:00PM

Black Flag at The Majestic Ventura Theater - CA

Oct 29, 2022 (Saturday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Black Flag October 29, 2022 at The Majestic Ventura Theater - CA in Ventura, CA 8:00PM

Black Flag, Total Chaos at Ventura Theater

Oct 29, 2022 (Saturday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Black Flag, Total Chaos October 29, 2022 at Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA 8:00PM

Bob Dylan at Santa Barbara Bowl

Next Month, Jun 22, 2022 (Wednesday) Concert event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Bob Dylan June 22, 2022 at Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, CA 8:00PM

Bonnie Raitt w/ Mavis Staples at Santa Barbara Bowl

Sep 22, 2022 (Thursday) Concert event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Bonnie Raitt w/ Mavis Staples September 22, 2022 at Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, CA 7:00PM

Brandi Carlile at Santa Barbara Bowl

Next Month, Jun 21, 2022 (Tuesday) Concert event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Brandi Carlile June 21, 2022 at Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, CA 6:30PM

Caamp at Santa Barbara Bowl

Jul 08, 2022 (Friday) Concert event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Caamp July 08, 2022 at Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, CA 7:00PM

Cats at The Granada - CA

Oct 17, 2022 (Monday) Theater event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Cats October 17, 2022 at The Granada - CA in Santa Barbara, CA 7:30PM

Cats at The Granada - CA

Oct 18, 2022 (Tuesday) Theater event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Cats October 18, 2022 at The Granada - CA in Santa Barbara, CA 7:30PM

Chad Daniels at Oxnard Levity Live

Aug 04, 2022 (Thursday) Theater event in Oxnard, CA USA

Chad Daniels August 04, 2022 at Oxnard Levity Live in Oxnard, 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 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°