Santa Barbara County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Visit Santa Ynez Valley
Photo provided by Visit Santa Ynez Valley
Santa Barbara County Courthouse which includes heritage architecture and an administrative building
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park featuring heritage elements and a church or cathedral
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park showing a church or cathedral

Popular cities in Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Known for Beaches, Walking and Shopping
Known around the country as the American Riviera, this Californian city is centred around a hub of historic architecture, art galleries, wineries and idyllic beaches.

Reasons to visit

  • Santa Barbara Zoo
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
  • East Beach
Goleta
Goleta
Known for Dining, Beaches and Family-friendly

Reasons to visit

  • University of California, Santa Barbara
  • El Capitan State Beach
  • Refugio State Beach
Solvang
Solvang
Known for Dining, Shopping and Wineries

Reasons to visit

  • Old Mission Santa Ines
  • Solvang Brewing Company
  • Hans Christian Andersen Park
Lompoc
Lompoc
Known for Family-friendly, Shopping and Wineries

Reasons to visit

  • Jalama Beach County Park
  • La Purisima Mission State Historic Park
  • Ryon Memorial Park
Carpinteria
Carpinteria
Known for Beaches, Dining and Shopping

Reasons to visit

  • Carpinteria State Beach
  • Rincon Beach Park
  • Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park