- 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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Channel Islands Kayak Center Day Tours
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3600 S. Harbor Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93035
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Channel Islands Kayak Center Day Tours is a service that allows guests to spend a day kayaking and experiencing life out on the water. Visitors may observe different sea wildlife, learn about the local history, and explore sea caves.
32.0 Miles
Offering professional guided kayaking tours of the Channel Islands National Park, Blue Ocean Kayaking provides gear and instructions for navigating the Island Of Anacapa cove and natural sea caves. Dolphins, whales, and sea lions can be observed during the tour.
32.0 Miles
With productions ranging from political dramas to Shakespeare plays, Elite Theatre Company is a community theater group comprised of local performers. The company often throws public fundraiser events for its youth theater education program.
32.1 Miles
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142 votes
3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, CA 93035
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Marine art is the focus of the Channel Islands Maritime Museum in Oxnard, California. The museum has an extensive collection of American marine art. It is also home to several huge model exhibits and is a must-visit attraction for model designers and hobbyists.
32.2 Miles
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4100 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93035
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The Channel Islands are home to fascinating wildlife, including, seals, sea lions, and dolphins. Channel Islands Charter offers private boat tours over these waters.
32.2 Miles
The Pirate Boat ride is a narrated ride along the waters of Oxnard. They offer sunset boat rides as well, and also private charters.
32.3 Miles
With lodging available steps away from the tasting rooms, Koehler Winery also hosts all sorts of events in its 100 acres estate.
32.3 Miles
Los Olivos, California is home to the Firestone Vineyard, a sprawling estate that features a winery, tasting room and horseback tours. The winery tours include a fascinating demonstration of each step in the winemaking process and are a 'must-see' for wine enthusiasts.
32.4 Miles
Zaca Mesa is best known for its Chardonnay and Rhone wines and more recently, for its Syrahs. The winery, located a bit off the beaten path and reached through a scenic drive along Foxen Canyon, is equipped with picnic tables, barbeques and even hiking trails.
32.5 Miles
Curtis Winery offers 5 wine specialties to be tasted or bought. Their product is sold in the entire country.