Santa Barbara Overview
A mere 90 miles north of Los Angeles is a West Coast paradise that many prefer to the clog, bog, and smog of California's largest city. Santa Barbara is a oceanside wonder, with the same glorious climate, mountain views, modern amenities, and historical architecture of its bigger neighbor, but none of the crowds and pollution. The elite have made this a favorite get-away and with good reason: incredible climate, vistas, attractions, recreation, and events. Add to that a first class selection of restaurants, shopping, nightlife, tours and hotels, and you'll wonder what took you so long to choose this amazing city for your next vacation. Santa Barbara is a vacation dream come true.
Santa Barbara Hotels
This city attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors year round, but summer months seem to be the busiest. In order to accommodate these eager crowds, Santa Barbara has hundreds of hotels ready and waiting to take reservations. Beachside hotels are by far the most popular, and expect to premium prices during the summer months for these premium locations. Downtown is another option with great hotels putting you near the best in dining, shopping, and sightseeing options. For budget priced hotels, expect to stay a bit farther from both beaches and city. Hotels here run the gamut from five star luxury hotels to family friendly chain names, and right down to budget motels and inns. And, there are the popular bed and breakfasts within short distance of everything. Santa Barbara even boasts a luxury ranch in the nearby hills. But wherever you stay, Santa Barbara hotels and other accommodations are just what the vacation doctors ordered.
Santa Barbara Recreation
Let's face it; most visitors come to this city for the ocean and beaches. And with such incredible recreation as surfing, fishing, sailing, swimming, and just hangin' on the beach, who can blame them? These are some of the most beautiful beaches on the California Coast. But the city also offers some great recreation for landlubbers, too. Golf, tennis, horseback riding, skating and biking, all are daily activities for the choosing. And for those who just need to relax, you'll find number of fantastic day spas. The best part- this is all available year-round! Santa Barbara recreation has it all.
Santa Barbara Restaurants
You may think it can't be as good as L.A., but get ready for some delectable dining experiences! Many great chefs chose to escape the smog and bog of Los Angeles while keeping the options off the coast's great fresh seafood and local vegetation. The result is Santa Barbara's abundant variety of great restaurants and menus to enjoy. Plus, with authentic Mexican food eateries, as well as a host of international cuisines to be found, you have fabulous restaurants to choose from for every meal. Santa Barbara restaurants will be a delicious and delightful highlight of your vacation.
Santa Barbara Attractions
Some may like big amusement parks and movie stars, but for those looking for more quality family time together, and fewer crowds, Santa Barbara has the attractions for you. With fabulous beaches and a world class Zoo for kids of all ages, as well as historical sights and monuments unlike any in California, this city delivers sights and excitement for every day of your vacation. It also helps that travel time between attractions is short and sweet. Top it all off with a climate that guarantees year round accessibility, and you've got the makings for the perfect vacation. Santa Barbara attractions have something for everyone.
Santa Barbara Tours
With so many great things to see, why not utilize the best ways to see it all? Tours are very often the best way to get around an unfamiliar city, and Santa Barbara offers some of the best on the West Coast. Whether you want history, architecture, whales, dolphins, or a four -wheel ride in the wild, this city has incredible tours to choose from year round. Prices range from just a few dollars to few hundred, but the choices are all yours, and so are the great times. Santa Barbara tours truly deliver an even better vacation than you imagined.
Santa Barbara Shopping
Not a shopping Mecca, but definitely a fun city to retail. You won't find the monster mega malls and crowds of other California cities, but you will find more than enough shopping for some great retail excursions. With conveniently located mid-sized malls, specialty stores, boutiques, and shops, you are always moments from buying exactly what you need, or finding exactly what you want during your vacation. And the prices are certainly more attractive than those to be found just down the road. Santa Barbara shopping has just what you need and more than you imagined, 365 days of the year!
Santa Barbara Events
Just when you thought your days and nights would be filled with fun and excitement, just wait- you'll discover there' even more! This city's calendar of events is rocking with every kind of activity, performance, and showcase imaginable. From festivals and fairs to sporting competitions and concerts, holiday festivities and seasonal celebrations to cultural and historical events, Santa Barbara has something for every interest and schedule. Any month is great month to take part in all the fun, and every interest can be accommodated. All of the fabulous Santa Barbara events are guaranteed to take your vacation over the top!
Santa Barbara Nightlife
You'll be having so much fun during your days you won't want it to stop. And with this city's incredible variety of nightlife options you won't have to. Whether you prefer the adrenaline pumping beat of a dance floor or the rhythm of live music, the energy of a crowded pub or the thrill of performing arts, Santa Barbara has it all. Hopping the bars along State Street can meet many requirements, and hotels provide nightly entertainment during high season. But, highbrow or lowbrow, nightlife here is a matter of taste, and only a matter of moments from your hotel room door. Santa Barbara nightlife fills every bill. Get to the vacation of a lifetime! Get to Santa Barbara!
