1
Santa Barbara Zoo
Zoo
Small zoo with hundreds of animals in natural habitats, a miniature train ride & picnic spots.
4.60 (5.8K reviews)
2
Pier Santa Barbara
Tourist attraction
👍👍 I had the pleasure of visiting the Santa Barbara Pier and I can confidently say that it is an absolute gem that should be on everyone's itinerary when exploring the picturesque city. Nestled between the majestic mountains and the glistening Pacific Ocean, the pier offers an enchanting blend of natur...
4.60 (5.6K reviews)
5
Shoreline Park
Park
Popular park overlooking the water offers a playground, grassy areas, walking paths & beach access.
4.70 (2.2K reviews)
6
Leadbetter Beach
Public beach
City beach offering both white sand & a grass lawn, plus picnic areas, showers & restrooms.
4.60 (1.7K reviews)
7
Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens
Park
👍👍 An absolutely unique and gorgeous building in the heart of Santa Barbara. Defined a must see and within walking distance (a few blocks) from the State Street main drag. The grounds are upon to the public and extremely well kept. The most magical time to visit is of course during sunset's golden hour...
4.80 (1.6K reviews)
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Santa Barbara Adventure Company
Canoe & kayak tour agency
👍👍 Had the absolute BEST time on our Sunday kayak tour! I’ve been to the Channel Islands before, but never kayaked. WOW! Our guides were super knowledgeable, accommodating, and made it really easy (they provide wetsuits, dry bags, storage, etc). The tours are in small groups so my friend and I were jus...
5.00 (988 reviews)
12
Chase Palm Park
Park
Waterfront park lined with tall palm trees, offering lounging lawns & a walking/biking path.
4.60 (950 reviews)
14
Alameda Park
Park
Tranquil 2-block park with a pond, vintage bandstand, sizable play structure & many rare trees.
4.60 (810 reviews)
15
Douglas Family Preserve
Nature preserve
Hiking paths & ocean views feature at this park with 70 acres of native trees & plants.
4.80 (746 reviews)
16
Elings Park
Park
Suburban spot with baseball fields, BMX raceway & hang gliding hills, plus picnic & event space.
4.60 (618 reviews)
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1000 Steps Beach
Beach pavillion
👍👍 Nice little private beach. You can park in the parking lot on Shoreline street. Short walk to the top of the stairs. Nice little walking path down (about 200 steps) which takes you to the beach. Beautiful spot for sunsets.
4.50 (610 reviews)
18
Santa Barbara Museum Of Art
Art museum
Compact museum featuring 20th-century Western American paintings as well as modern Asian ceramics.
4.50 (501 reviews)
19
Moreton Bay Fig Tree
Historical landmark
An iconic photo op, this 1876 fig tree is one of the country's largest, spanning more than 170 feet.
4.60 (436 reviews)
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Mission Rose Garden
Garden
👍👍 Soooo pretty. Had a picnic. Rose garden is amazing. Smelled so good. Flute player the whole time we hung out. We ordered Mexican food for delivery. So pretty and there was parking. Parking was off street
4.80 (434 reviews)