Santa Barbara attractions
Santa Barbara attractions can match the interests, price range, and schedule of every visitor. With great historical sights such as the Old Mission, El Presidio State Park, and Stearns wharf, wonder can be found throughout your stay. For those seeking a more physical, outdoor vacation, the beaches are the best place to be, our favorite being the kid-friendly West Beach. The lagoon is the just the right depth and size for the smaller crowd. The Santa Barbara Zoo is one of the city's most popular attractions, and many families spend entire days strolling the grounds and gardens. And, for the adults, you can't beat spending a day sampling some of the region's best wines at the Santa Barbara Winery. All these are open year round, and the prices range from cheap to family friendly. With such a wide variety of attractions you won't ever ask: “What'll we do next?” Santa Barbara attractions have it all.
Old Mission Santa Barbara
2201 Laguna Street
Santa Barbara
www.sbmission.org
Considered one of the most beautiful historic missions in California, and one of the busiest. Year round events featuring religious and cultural activities.
Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos Drive
Santa Barbara
www.santabarbarazoo.org
Over 700 domestic and exotic animals, historic C.P. Huntington Trains, and also home to the incredible Botanical Gardens. A great family time.
West Beach
Cabrillo Boulevard
Santa Barbar
Although very close to "Hotel Row", this beach is pristine, quiet, and great for the whole family. One of the best in California.
El Presidio State Park
123 E. Canan Perdido Street
Santa Barbara
www.sbthp.org
One of the last remaining military fortresses built by the spanish, and an incredible historic sight. Events throughout the year, guided tours daily.
Santa Barbara Winery
202 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara
www.sbwinery.com
One of the best wineries on the coast, and a great place toget a real taste of California wines.
Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara
Built in 1872, this a landmark attraction ith plenty tooffer. Shops, restaurants, fishing, boat rides, the Sea Center and Nature conservaroty are also big draws. this is a hub of activity, with walking, biking, skating, as well as people and pelican watching daily. don't miss the beautiful dolphn fountain either.
