Stearns Wharf Photo by David Collier Courtesy of Visit California About Stearns Wharf Stearns Wharf, the oldest working wood wharf in California, was built in 1872 by John Peck Stearns to facilitate the transfer of cargo and people from ships to shore. In 1925, the State of California, conveyed the [...]
ARROYO BURRO BEACH Visitors and dog lovers jump for joy over Arroyo Burro Beach, better known to locals as Hendry’s Beach, and one of our favourite beaches in Santa Barbara. Load up your pooch and head to this flat, dog-friendly spot for a game of fetch along the [...]
FESTIVALS TO PLAN FOR Our harborside hotel in Santa Barbara is the perfect spot to begin your Southern California adventure. Santa Barbara’s worlds mesh in a way that’s unique to this city, like how the local art scene and wine culture collide in the nearby Funk Zone neighborhoods, where gallery viewings and tastings are [...]
Situated in the heart of Downtown Santa Barbara, the second largest weekly certified farmers’ market hosts 50-60 certified agricultural producers on a weekly basis, depending on the season. Each Saturday thousands of locals and visitors gather on the open streets of the 600 & 700 blocks of State St. for [...]
Photo by Rob Stark courtesy of Visit Santa Barbara Santa Barbara is the perfect weekend getaway for its beautiful beaches, fresh seafood, ample wine-tasting options, water sports, adventure or just to chill. How can you spend perfect days in Santa Barbara? You can enjoy the californian wine that you love and the incredible Pacific Ocean [...]
From easy family-friendly hikes through sycamore-studded canyons to challenging summit climbs, Santa Barbara is a hiker's paradise. There's 3 famous peaks in Santa Barbara: Arlington Peak, Cathedral and La Cumbre. It's a challenging trail. Many hikers come to Santa Barbara to conquer that summits: all 3 peaks. It's called “Three peak loop”. [...]
It’s the best way to stay well-fed and hydrated with all that wine and walking we have in Santa Barbara. There’s a lot of wine waiting to be discovered in Santa Barbara. Home to six AVAs (American Viticultural Areas) growing more than 70 varietals of grapes. When it comes to [...]
Well into August, most of the country is still social distancing and quarantining to slow the curve of COVID-19. This has thrown a wrench in the vacation plans of many and made the summer a slow one, to say the least. But if you’re unable to physically visit Santa Barbara, [...]
Everyone loves to explore a new city during a vacation, and sometimes the best way to do that is to do it yourself. A self-guided tour allows you to see the best sights and attractions at your own pace, without having to worry about a tour guide’s directions. These self-guided [...]
Whether you’re an art buff, a history buff, or you just want to get a taste of the local culture and character of Santa Barbara, a museum tour is a must for your Santa Barbara vacation. There are a wide variety of museums to be found here, from the standard [...]
