North State Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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Upper State Street
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its cosy cafes.
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Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
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Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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Butterfly Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
![Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1386566/63dd7dfa-47f1-4b45-8dc0-fa5077a72f8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike
![Amtrak Coast Starlight+ Santa Barbara 1-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2899688/9fc026d4-1f0b-45fc-86f8-005c768b1a5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Amtrak Coast Starlight+ Santa Barbara 1-Day Tour
![Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48117548/47650188-db2e-4c28-b56b-ad42c17837bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
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Santa Barbara Wine Country Vineyard & Village Tour
Our pick of the best North State Hotel Deals
![Sandpiper Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1058000/1057983/a2794fcf_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025
![Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13600/13530/e08cb973_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025
![Lemon Tree Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/970000/966200/966170/1a9b36c6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025
![Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/996100/996095/8d42b94d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025
![Town and Country Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7830000/7820700/7820643/aff83d3f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025
![Rose Garden Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7860000/7852600/7852538/497dc397_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around North State
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Oak Park
While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Mission Santa Barbara and Arlington Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Las Positas
While visiting Las Positas, you might make a stop by sights like Arroyo Burro Beach and Elings Park.
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Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Arlington Theater and Santa Barbara Museum of Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
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Alta Mesa
When in Alta Mesa, you can plan a visit to 1000 Steps Beach and Leadbetter Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Downtown Santa Barbara
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.