- 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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32.5 Miles
78%
106 votes
4151 South Victoria Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93035
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The sportfishing community has been served by the Channel Islands Sportfishing Center for over 45 years. The business provides quick and easy access to popular fishing grounds along with live bait, free parking, and fully stocked tackle shop.
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Channel Islands Whale Watching
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4151 South Victoria Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93035
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Clients of Channel Islands Whale Watching love exploring the water with Captain Frank at the helm. Dolphins, orcas and whales are abundant in the Channel Islands and often swim right up to the boat.
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89%
170 votes
6200 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos, CA 93441
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With plenty of awards won at local and national competitions, Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard also offers lodging for those wishing to taste a little more from their wine or just to visit the grounds. A Spa can also be found on this site.
33.2 Miles
Guests can enjoy a variety of tours and adventures that involve the history of the California fields with Limoneira Tours. The tour packages include hot air balloon rides, back country jeep tours, citrus ranch and packing house tours and more.
33.3 Miles
A popular destination for school field trips, Carnegie Art Museum features the works of California artists along with pieces that celebrate the beauty of the region. The museum also hosts special cultural events such as poetry and book club meetings.
33.4 Miles
Enjoy an array of water sports and other outdoor activities at Silver Strand Beach. A white sandy beach, it is also a good spot for relaxing, sun bathing or picnicking.
33.4 Miles
Featuring full stadium seating, Plaza Cinemas is a movie theater that shows the latest released movies to its guests. Amenities at the theater include matinee specials, 3-D movies, and MediaMation 4D Motion EFX theaters.
33.5 Miles
Oxnard, California is home to the Heritage Square Museum. This historical interpretive center features costumed interpreters and Victorian-inspired architecture. The museum is dedicated to the first hundred years of Californian statehood.
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One of Oxnard's most popular wineries is Rancho Ventavo Cellars. The winery is best known for its red wines, which are made from grapes harvested by several local vineyards. Rancho Ventavo Cellars offers wine club memberships and hosts special events regularly.
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Visitors to Mandalay Beach enjoy views of the Channel Islands. Stroll along this secluded beach and take in the fresh air. Guests have also been known to spot dolphins swim by. Bike paths are also available.