Downtown Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, Pacific Coast Highway
About This Activity
Known as the American Riviera, Santa Barbara has a Mediterranean climate and distinctive Spanish Colonial architecture. State Street is the main artery with shops, galleries, and restaurants. The Funk Zone near the waterfront is an eclectic neighborhood of wine tasting rooms, breweries, and art studios. Visit the historic Old Mission Santa Barbara (1786), explore Stearns Wharf — the oldest working wharf on the West Coast — and walk the beautiful Santa Barbara Courthouse for free tower views.
Seasonal note: Year-round; spring and fall are ideal; June gloom can bring fog
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