- Explore Stat Street and the Funk Zone. Stop in a tasting room, brewery or art gallery.
- Rent a bike. Downtown has tons of protected bike paths. You can also bike down Cabrillo Boulevard, which connects East and West Beach
- Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts show is along the coastline every Sunday from 10a-6p
- Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens
- Santa Barbara Historical Museum
- Butterfly Beach: ideal for swimming, surfing, paddle boarding, and sunbathing
- Summerland Beach: Located 6 miles south of Santa Barbara known for its laidback vibes
- Arroyo Beach: Located just ten minutes from downtown, known for its winding coastline and light surf
- El Captain State Beach: Known for it's peaceful, sandy shoreline and close proximity to Santa Barbara
- East Beach: spacious, sandy coastline with tons of sand volley courts