Spend a day at Butterfly Beach in Montecito, known for its picturesque setting and pristine sand

Take a sunset walk along Stearns Wharf, the oldest working wooden wharf in California

Enjoy water activities like kayaking, paddleboarding, or sailing in the Santa Barbara Harbor

Explore the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden for stunning native plant landscapes and hiking trails

Wine and Culinary Experiences:

Visit the nearby Santa Ynez Valley for wine tasting tours in the renowned wine region

Take a group wine tour to famous wineries like Sunstone Winery or Firestone Vineyard

Enjoy a food and wine walking tour in the Funk Zone neighborhood

Experience local farm-to-table restaurants like The Lark or Helena Avenue Bakery

Cultural and Historical Attractions:

Tour the historic Santa Barbara Mission, a stunning example of Spanish colonial architecture

Visit the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, known for its beautiful Spanish-Colonial style and panoramic views

Explore the Santa Barbara Museum of Art or the Maritime Museum

Take a stroll through the charming downtown State Street with its shops, galleries, and restaurants

Restaurants and Dining:

The Lark (New American cuisine in the Funk Zone)

Helena Avenue Bakery (Amazing local farm-to-table spot)

Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery

Blue Tavern (Great for craft cocktails and local vibe)

Brophy Bros. (Seafood with harbor views)

Wineries and Tasting Rooms:

The Urban Wine Trail in the Funk Zone

Sanford Winery (in nearby Santa Ynez Valley)

Municipal Winemakers

Santa Barbara Winery

Deep Sea Wines

Beaches and Outdoor Spaces:

Butterfly Beach in Montecito

East Beach

Leadbetter Beach

Santa Barbara Harbor

Shoreline Park

Cultural and Historical Sites:

Santa Barbara Mission

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

Old Mission Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Lotusland (unique botanical gardens)

Unique Experiences:

Stearns Wharf

Santa Barbara Zoo

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

State Street (downtown shopping and dining area)

Reagan Ranch Center

Nearby Day Trips:

Santa Ynez Valley

Los Olivos (charming wine country town)

Solvang (Danish-style village)

Channel Islands National Park

Accommodations with Great Views:

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore

Belmond El Encanto

Hotel Californian

Kimpton Canary Hotel