- Our list of the best things to do in Montecito, California, features the top 121 nearby activities — including 53 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Montecito, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Food & Drink, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 3 things to do within the city of Montecito, CA , followed by 118 popular activities in nearby cities, including Santa Barbara, Goleta, Ventura and Ojai
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4.2 Miles
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347 votes
1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Founded in 1941, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art holds a very prestigious collection of many varied items from ancient times through the present. The institute also has a special play gallery for children.
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Originally owned by the Fox Theatres chain, Arlington Theatre today has its own individual charm. The spacious theatre is decorated in the image of an 18th century Spanish village and provides a great setting for both movies as well as live shows. Tickets and refreshments are reasonably priced.
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21 West Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Down a side street in Santa Barbara you will find the Karpeles Manuscript Library which is home to dozens of literary works in their original form, such as the Declaration of Independence and the Torah.
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768 votes
933 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Tour Santa Barbara's land and waterways with Captain Jack's Santa Barbara Tours. This family-owned charter company offers several popular tour options, including winery tours, brewery tours and horseback excursions. Reservations and pre-payment are mandatory.
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Founded in 1786 by Franciscan priests of the Roman Catholic Church, Mission Santa Barbara remains one of the most ornate and opulent Catholic churches in California. The Mission's campus now includes a museum, gift shop and public mausoleum. Visitors should not wear shorts or tank tops while inside the church.
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1053 votes
1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Horticulture enthusiasts and nature lovers adore the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, a peaceful haven of manicured landscapes, formal gardens and endangere plant species. The Garden also offers many classes and seminars on topics such as bird identification.
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Santa Barbara Sailing Center has tours for a number of interests. A popular tour is their Dolphin and Whale Watching excursion.
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253 votes
2559 Puesta del Sol Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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A wide range of exhibits are available at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History including those that feature mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, plant life, and geology that is native to the Pacific Coast and Channel Islands. There are also dioramas that depict prehistoric Native American life.
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Touch is a popular local spa specializing in facials and a variety of massages which are available at very decent prices. The therapist, Lori Shields, is an experienced professional.
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From its origins as a stagecoach stop in 1886, Cold Spring Tavern, has been operating as a tavern since 1941. Voted the best romantic getaway location in California, you will enjoy the fine food and drink among its rustic charm.