Best places: Tourist Attractions in Santa Barbara, United States

👍👍 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...

👍👍 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...

Lush garden with an array of tree & plant species, koi ponds, a picnic area & a butterfly garden.

Hiking paths & ocean views feature at this park with 70 acres of native trees & plants.

This oceanfront beach with seasonal lifeguards & a grassy area for picnicking allows off-leash dogs.

Popular park overlooking the water offers a playground, grassy areas, walking paths & beach access.

👍👍 Such an amazing day! We were picked up at our hotel on time and the tour guide, Sunny, was friendly, upbeat, and extremely knowledgeable. The drive from coastal Santa Barbara to the various wineries was stunning! Sunny made sure to narrate our drive and we learned SO much about the area we were dri...

Landmark with various exhibits including regional history, art, a planetarium & a butterfly garden.

Contemporary museum devoted to science, technology & the arts, with a focus on interactive exhibits.

👍👍 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

👍 Very cool place but not sure if was right for my almost 3 year old, probably better for older kids. I did see a rusty nail, and definitely watch out for splinters. The design is cool and unique (but a bit weird for my taste, haha).

Small zoo with hundreds of animals in natural habitats, a miniature train ride & picnic spots.

👍👍 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...

Landmark 1786 Spanish mission with period art & artifacts, gardens with ocean views & a gift shop.

👍👍 The experience this company provides while visiting Channel Islands NP is incredible. I cant express how much I would recommended them! From an easy check-in the morning of at the pier, to actually being on the open water and in the sea caves on kayacks, they made it safe and easy. We did the 4hr to...

City beach offering both white sand & a grass lawn, plus picnic areas, showers & restrooms.

Waterfront park lined with tall palm trees, offering lounging lawns & a walking/biking path.

Museum preserving the maritime history of the local coast through exhibits, artifacts & events.

Tranquil 2-block park with a pond, vintage bandstand, sizable play structure & many rare trees.

Suburban spot with baseball fields, BMX raceway & hang gliding hills, plus picnic & event space.