- Our list of the best things to do in Santa Barbara, California, features the top 89 nearby activities — including 33 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Santa Barbara, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Food & Drink, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Tours.
- The results below include the top 51 things to do within the city of Santa Barbara, CA , followed by 42 popular activities in nearby cities, including Goleta, Ventura, Santa Ynez, Ojai and Montecito
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Local businesses like this one promote thriving, distinctive communities by offering a rich array of goods and services to locals like you
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Marina Park is a recreational outdoor park that features a zip line, a playground area, portable restrooms, barbecue grills, and an open space area. The grassy space can be used for football, soccer, and Frisbee.
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Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort is a 10,000-acre ranch where guests can enjoy a pool, spa, 100 acre lake, 50 miles of riding trails, two golf courses and tennis courts. Their restaurant offers fine dining with Western flair.
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Serving the greater Santa Ynez area, Wine Tasting DD Wine Tour Driver offers professional driving services to individuals and groups who wish to tour the region's wineries and have safe, reliable transportation. The rates are reasonabe.
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As the largest of the eight channel islands, Santa Cruz is home to the Santa Cruz Island Channel Islands National Park. The park offers breathtaking ocean views and wildlife sightings. The park also houses historic structures from the 1800's.
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1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA 93001
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Visitors to The Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park have access to information, maps and other materials that make it easy to get the most out of each visit. Friendly staff members are always available to answer questions.
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1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA 93001
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Accessible by ferry, the Channel Islands National Park consists of five small islands and offers a variety of outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking, and camping. Oftentimes visitors can spot whales, foxes, and other wildlife on their trip.
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A local park designed for families and kids, Sunny Fields Playground features a variety of equipment, including play structures, swings, and slides. The park also has a water mister and picnic areas with barbecue grills.
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A family friendly farm, Apple Lane Farm in Solvang provides everything you need to spend a couple of hours picking your own apples in the fall for a very reasonable price.
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163 votes
1591 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura, CA 93001
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At Calboat Diving – Spectre Dive Boat, guests have the chance to go scuba diving along the northern chain of the Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel Islands. Guests as young as ten years old may take advantage of the company's services.
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Located in Ventura, California, Island Packers offers tour cruises, chartered excursions and whalewatching trips. Many Island Packers tours include hiking, backpacking, overnight camping and photo-safari opportunities. The company offers discounts for school groups.