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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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Rhiannon Giddens at Arlington Theatre

things to do on a rainy day in Santa Barbara, CA

Next Week, Apr 23, 2024 (Tuesday) Concert event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Rhiannon Giddens April 23, 2024 at Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, CA 8:00PM

RKL, Cigar, Civil Unrest at Soho Restaurant & Music Club

Next Month, May 03, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

RKL, Cigar, Civil Unrest May 03, 2024 at Soho Restaurant & Music Club in Santa Barbara, CA 8:00PM

Santa Barbara Symphony at The Granada - CA

Tomorrow, Apr 20, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Santa Barbara Symphony April 20, 2024 at The Granada - CA in Santa Barbara, CA 7:30PM

Santa Barbara Symphony at The Granada - CA

This Weekend, Apr 21, 2024 (Sunday) Concert event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Santa Barbara Symphony April 21, 2024 at The Granada - CA in Santa Barbara, CA 3:00PM

SEBASTIAN BACH at Ventura Theater

Jun 27, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

SEBASTIAN BACH June 27, 2024 at Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA 8:00PM

Shordie Shordie at Ventura Music Hall

Next Month, May 05, 2024 (Sunday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Shordie Shordie May 05, 2024 at Ventura Music Hall in Ventura, CA 8:00PM

Slowdive with special guests Drab Majesty at Ventura Theater

Next Week, Apr 25, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Slowdive with special guests Drab Majesty April 25, 2024 at Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA 8:00PM

St. Vincent, Momma at Ventura Theater

Next Month, May 22, 2024 (Wednesday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

St. Vincent, Momma May 22, 2024 at Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA 8:00PM

Stavros Halkias at Oxnard Levity Live

Next Weekend, Apr 27, 2024 (Saturday) Theater event in Oxnard, CA USA

Stavros Halkias April 27, 2024 at Oxnard Levity Live in Oxnard, CA

Steel Pulse at Ventura Music Hall

Today, Apr 19, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Steel Pulse April 19, 2024 at Ventura Music Hall in Ventura, CA 9:00PM

Stiff Little Fingers, Ricky Warwick at Ventura Theater

Next Month, May 23, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Stiff Little Fingers, Ricky Warwick May 23, 2024 at Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA 8:00PM

Sumac, White Boy Scream, Grave Infestation at Mrs Olsons

Jun 27, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Oxnard, CA USA

Sumac, White Boy Scream, Grave Infestation June 27, 2024 at Mrs Olsons in Oxnard, CA 7:00PM

Tedeschi Trucks Band at Santa Barbara Bowl

Jun 05, 2024 (Wednesday) Concert event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Tedeschi Trucks Band June 05, 2024 at Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, CA 6:00PM

The Psychedelic Furs, John Doe & Exene at Ventura Theater

Next Month, May 14, 2024 (Tuesday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

The Psychedelic Furs, John Doe & Exene May 14, 2024 at Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA 8:00PM

THE TAYLOR PARTY: THE TS DANCE PARTY - 18+

Next Month, May 10, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

THE TAYLOR PARTY: THE TS DANCE PARTY - 18+ May 10, 2024 at Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA 9:00PM

together PANGEA at Ventura Music Hall

This Month, Apr 30, 2024 (Tuesday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

together PANGEA April 30, 2024 at Ventura Music Hall in Ventura, CA 8:00PM

Tributo a Vicente Fernandez (Día de la Madre Especial)

Mothers Day Weekend, May 12, 2024 (Sunday) Concert event in Oxnard, CA USA

Tributo a Vicente Fernandez (Día de la Madre Especial) May 12, 2024 at Oxnard Levity Live in Oxnard, CA 3:00PM

Trombone Shorty at Santa Barbara Bowl

Sep 05, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Trombone Shorty September 05, 2024 at Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, CA 7:00PM

Twisted Gypsy at Ventura Music Hall

Jul 26, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Ventura, CA USA

Twisted Gypsy July 26, 2024 at Ventura Music Hall in Ventura, CA 9:00PM

Wallows w/ Benee at Santa Barbara Bowl

Sep 09, 2024 (Monday) Concert event in Santa Barbara, CA USA

Wallows w/ Benee September 09, 2024 at Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, 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°