What to do in Santa Barbara, CA

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Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara County Courthouse which includes a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture
Channel Islands National Park
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park showing a church or cathedral
Santa Barbara County Courthouse showing heritage architecture, an administrative building and a park

Santa Barbara Tourist Attractions & Activities

Coming up: Santa Barbara! You’re ready to set course in a different direction. Perpetually prepared for inventive ways to get inspired and have an eye-opening adventure, you’re prepared to check out new territory like the savvy traveller you are. Reserve your activities today, and the only thing left to do is pack your bags and prepare to have fun, because Expedia Australia can hook you up with lots of things to do.

  • Book your favourite tours and excursions on Expedia Australia at a great value, and you'll still have enough cash for a top hotel or decadent dinner while you’re travelling. The activities in Santa Barbara are not only topnotch, but they won’t bust your budget. We have 94 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at just AU$14.
  • Santa Barbara is popular among inquisitive minds similar to you. In fact, a good percentage of travellers can't wait for their next trip to this cityto check out local hot spots and participate in the best activities. The most booked activities can get the interest of even experienced globetrotters, and one look at our list explains why. Our list includes a wide variety of culturally based outings and opportunities for adventure. From incredible opportunities like a Adult Buggy Hire to unequalled ways to check out the best this area has to provide like a Day Trip from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, there are loads of opportunities at your disposal when you browse through all the options available here at Expedia Australia.

You'll want a game plan to fully explore Santa Barbara, particularly when you long to schedule in trips to museums and outdoor activities. And we know you don't want to hunker down in your hotel room—you're excited to get out and have an adventure. You look forward to scoping out the best activities around, and an afternoon walk through charming neighbourhoods is what you love best. Our activities are the best way to organise your holiday. Book guided tours on Expedia Australia, and you'll learn all about the city's history along the way.


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What to do in Santa Barbara


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Santa Barbara Beach

4.5/5(19 area reviews)

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara Beach
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Montecito

5/5(1 area review)

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

Montecito
Santa Barbara featuring a coastal town

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara featuring a coastal town

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.

Downtown Santa Barbara
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The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

The Mesa
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West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are top sights worth seeing.

West Beach

 

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