Best places: Tourist attractions in Santa Barbara County, United States

Restored 1820s mission with 10 furnished original buildings, a visitor center & a self-guided tour.

Primitive lands with 1,200+ miles of trails, a scenic byway, mountains, rivers & beaches.

Park includes 5 of the Channel Islands & offers camping, hiking, diving, spearfishing & sea caves.

Public beachfront area with a popular snack shack, a sundry store, picnic tables & fire boxes.

Recreation area with a unique themed wooden playground, water mister & BBQ pit with a rotating spit.

A popular surfing spot, this beach is also the setting for swimming, picnicking & bird-watching.

👍👍 If you enjoy exploring around rocks, in small caves, rock scrambling or rock climbing, this park is always worth a visit. You can spend all day hiking and bouldering until your heart is content, and for serious climbers, there are multiple locations for belaying, rappelling, and some free climbing....

Ranch where big birds roam & people can buy cups of food to feed them, with gift shop & fresh eggs.

👍👍 Amazing experience in a beautiful setting. Jeff the Owner was welcoming and shared the history of the area and the property. The zip-lining was state of the art and fun. Ben and Spencer were our guides and were super cool and knowledgeable. They made us feel comfortable and safe the whole time. Defi...

This tranquil park with miles of sand dunes & beach access offers fishing, hiking & picnicking.

Public beach featuring paved bicycle trails, picnic areas & a 1,500-ft pier for walking & fishing.

Nearly 3,000-acre park extending from the ocean to the mountains, with hiking, swimming & fishing.

Tree-lined park offers hiking/biking trails alongside a creek, plus playgrounds & picnic amenities.

An 85-acre county park with a playground, picnic area & an accessible waterfall measuring 80 feet.

👍👍 A nice hike through a mostly sunny path. Bring a hat, wear sunscreen if the plan is to stay all afternoon. The parking is to the side of the road in an affluent neighborhood just right before the trail, so expect to walk a bit to the trail head. A marvelous panorama view of all of Santa Barbara is j...

Tastings of Burgundy & Rhone-style wines at a family-owned vineyard in manicured grounds.

Miles of wooded canyon trails for hikers only (bikes prohibited) with creek access & scenic views.

👍👍 If you never have been to a hike make Inspiration Point your 1st one, you won't regret it😊 No other place you will find such beautiful views, if you ever visit Santa Barbara, put this hike on your list 👍❤

👍👍 Large, wild natural beachfront park. Great spot for short 2-3 mi walk and/or run. Beach is often clothes optional to west of stairs. Harrier hawks, owls and swallows are common in park, plovers, sandpipers are common on beach. Fishing in kelp just off shore. Need to ride bike or park on Puente and w...

👍👍 Gorgeous scenery and well-maintained facilities. Great place for a picnic, casual family gathering, or a short scenic hike!