Discover Santa Barbara this fall Fall is one of Santa Barbara’s most sublime seasons. Warm, sun-soaked days are paired with refreshingly cool evenings, and the faintest hint of autumn lingers in the morning air. Nothing like waking up in our waterfront hotel, the Beachside Inn, perfectly located on Cabrillo Blvd. [...]
Courtesy of @santamariavalley SAVOR THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY Northern Santa Barbara Wine County Visiting the Santa Maria Valley in northern Santa Barbara County is like going back in time. One of the Central Coast’s most historic wine regions, its culinary roots stretch back to when the horsemen and cattle herders [...]
Solvang Photo by Anthony Fomin VISITING SOLVANG The Danish Village in Santa Ynez Valley Spend some time in Solvang, the Danish village nestled in the Santa Ynez Valley that looks and smells like Christmas year-round, with twinkling lights at night and baked goods served fresh every morning. Solvang, a quick [...]
Santa Barbara's Architecture, Photo by Jay Sinclair Courtesy of Visit Santa Barbara Santa Barbara's history and architecture. The spirit of Spain. From red-tile clay roofs to street names, Santa Barbara's architecture is infused with the spirit of Spain. Many buildings, the Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Old Mission Santa Barbara [...]
Must see garden attraction in Santa Barbara: Lotusland Opera singer Madame Ganna Walska created a Santa Barbara treasure in Lotusland, a world-class horticultural wonderland she planned, planted and developed with dramatic flair from the 1940s until her death in 1984. The 37-acre estate showcases rare species and exotic specimens in [...]
Experience Santa Barbara Wine Country Santa Barbara Wine Country. Diversity & World Class Wines Anytime is a great time to visit Santa Barbara Wine Country. With temperatures hovering around seventy degrees most of the year, and limited rainfall, it's hard not to have great weather during your travels. Diversity is [...]
Our favorite Museums in Santa Barbara When it comes to art, #SantaBarbara shines with visual riches Nowhere is the rich cultural history of the area more alive than in Santa Barbara museums. From the thought-provoking works of the Museum of Contemporary Art to the educational programs at the Santa Barbara [...]
With pristine golf courses by the beach and more, Santa Barbara golf is a sure hole in one. If you think golf courses are just different combinations of grass and sand, you haven’t experienced golf in Santa Barbara. Yes, you’ll find lush fairways and smooth, fast greens. But you’ll also [...]
Photo by David Collier - Courtesy of Visit California - SB Public Market Delicious reasons to visit Santa Barbara. Explore Santa Barbara's amazing cuisine. Experience SB Public Market This Santa Barbara's premier food hall is a must-visit for hungry people and food, wine & beer enthusiasts. Part of [...]
The Santa Barbara Harbor Across the street from the Beachside Inn and a 5 to 10 minute walk from the Stearns Wharf , the oldest working wood wharf in California, the Santa Barbara Harbor is always a good idea. Restaurants, Museums, food & fun in the Santa Barbara Harbor Are you wondering where [...]
