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62. Experience a classic Santa Barbara
courtyard at the La Arcada Shopping
Center; 1100 block of State and Figueroa
Streets .
63. Walk along Coast Village Rd., an elegant
shopping area in Montecito.
64. Scout for antiques in Summerland,
Santa Barbara, Los Alamos, and Solvang.
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
65. Listen to live concerts in Chase Palm Park and Alameda Park.
Jun.Aug. 805.897.1982
66. Join a drum circle on the beach; West and East Beaches. Sat./Sun.
67. Listen to live music at Cold Springs Tavern on Sundays; 5995
Stage Coach Rd. 805.967.0066
68. Enjoy live musical entertainment on weekends at Paseo Nuevo
Shopping Center. During the summer and holiday seasons.
805.963.7147
69. Relish in the night life on State Street and catch live
music in bars and nightclubs.
70. Join the Santa Barbara Music Club in
the Faulkner Gallery of the downtown
Public Library for concerts; 40 E.
Anapamu St. Every third Wed. at 5pm
and Sat. at 3pm.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
71. Barbeque at one of Santa Barbaras parks
or beaches. 805.564.5418
72. Watch the moon set into the Pacific at
Mesa Lane Beach a.k.a. Thousand Step Beach; Mesa Ln.
73. Play tennis at one of the numerous public courts. 805.564.5418
74. Pitch horseshoes at Oak Park; 401 Shoreline Dr. 805.966.6110
75. Splash around in Oak Parks Wading Pool.
76. Fish off of Stearns Wharf, the oldest working pier in California.
77. Go tide pooling at rocky areas off Carpinteria State Beach,
Leadbetter Beach (below Shoreline Park), and Arroyo Burro
Beach.
78. Bring your board and surf Santa Barbaras well-known surf
spots. Beginners paddle out at Leadbetter Point off Cabrillo
Blvd., and advanced surfers take 101 South and exit Bates Rd.
to surf Rincon.
79. Check out the great views, nature trails, and War Memorial
at Elings Park in the hills above Las Positas Rd.
80. Run bleachers or jog the track at Santa Barbara City College
and enjoy a beautiful ocean view.
81. Rollerblade, bike, or stroll the 3-mile waterfront path beginning
at the Harbor.
82. Participate in novice-to-expert volleyball pick-up games
at East Beach on Cabrillo Blvd. 805.965.0509
83. Play Frisbee Golf on the 6700 block of Sueno in Isla Vista.
84. Spy rare birds in the marsh area by Sands Beach in Isla Vista.
85. Shoot hoops at Santa Barbara High Schools outdoor courts.
86. Walk the trail along Lake Los Carneros, a picturesque park in
Goleta.
HIKING & BIKING TRAILS
87. Travel through winding Romero
Canyon in Montecito.
88. Hike Hot Springs Trail to the top and
experience one of the most beautiful
views in Santa Barbara; located off of
East Mountain Dr.
89. Get cozy at Inspiration Point (clearly
marked trail above the Botanic Garden
on Tunnel Rd.). Spectacular at night!
90. Take a dip in one of Red Rocks swimming holes; at the end
of Paradise Road on the Santa Ynez River via Hwy. 154.
91. Stroll the beautiful grounds of the Douglas Family Preserve.
92. Mountain bike on any of Santa Barbaras
101 Free Things to Do
numerous trails. www.sbbike.org
93. Ride through miles of paved bike paths
around UCSB.
on the American Riviera
OTHER PURSUITS
94. Get up close and personal with ostrich
and emu at Ostrich Land in Buellton;
610 E. Hwy. 246.
95. Sample fruits and vegetables and pick up fresh cut
flowers at the downtown Farmers Market. Tue. afternoons
and Sat. mornings. 805.962.5354
anta Barbara County offers lly.
96. Enjoy free movies in English and Spanish on weekend summer
nights at the park in Isla Vista. 805.968.2017 S ss treasures. Litera
cele
an abundance of pri
97. Listen to guest speakers and live music at Borders Books and
Music downtown; 900 State St. 805.899.3668
ve to sp en d a d im e to explore the
You dont ha
98. Enrich your mind with a free lecture in the Mind/Supermind
series presented by Santa Barbara City Colleges Continuing
ra t her e are over 101 free
American Rivie
Education program. ce.sbcc.edu
99. Take a self-guided tour of Fairview Gardens Farm, the oldest
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things to do and se
organic farm in Southern California; 598 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta.
805.967.7369
100. Enjoy a variety of ethnic festivals featuring live music, food,
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and other entertainment.
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101. Lace up your walking shoes for a car free walking tour; several
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routes are featured on the Santa Barbara Car Free Project
website: www.santabarbaracarfree.com.
www.santabarbaraCA.com
805.966.9222 800.676.1266
email: tourism@santabarbaraCA.com
The Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission made
every effort to maintain the accuracy of information presented in this
brochure, but assumes no responsibility for errors, changes, or omissions.
www.santabarbaraCA.com
805.966.9222
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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
1. View classic and modern art at the Santa
Barbara Museum of Art; 1130 State St.
Free every Sunday. 805.963.4364
2. Visit the Historical Society Museum and
Library; 136 E. De La Guerra St. Tue.Sat.
10am5pm; Sun. 125pm. 805.966.1601
3. Discover rare books and art at the
Randall House Bookstore; 835 Laguna St. 805.963.1909
4. Visit Goleta Depot Railroad Museum at the Stow House;
300 N. Los Carneros Rd. Wed.Sun. 14pm. 805.964.3540
5. See the latest local art exhibits at the Faulkner Gallery in the
Santa Barbara Public Library; 40 E. Anapamu St. 805.564.5608
6. Take a Sunday drive to the Carriage and Western Art Museum;
129 Castillo St. Sundays 14pm. 805.962.2353
7. Survey exhibits and rare documents at the Karpeles
Manuscript Library; 21 W. Anapamu St. Daily 104pm.
805.962.5322
8. Visit the Contemporary Arts Forum, featuring exhibitions,
performances, and lectures; Paseo Nuevo Shopping
CenterArts Terrace. Tue.Sat. 115pm.
805.966.5373
9. See cutting-edge artwork at UCSBs University
Art Museum. Wed.Sun. 125pm. 805.893.2951
10. Visit the Arlington Center for the Performing
Arts, a landmark movie palace of the 1930s.
1317 State St. 805.963.4408
11. Stop by the Cabrillo Arts Pavilion to view the
monthly changing exhibits; 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd.
Mon.Fri. 95pm. 805.897.1982
12. See a re-creation of a pygmy mammoth skeleton,
artifacts of the Chumash Indians and more at the
Museum of Natural History; 2559 Puesta Del Sol
Rd. Every third Sunday of the month is free; 10am5pm.
805.682.4711
13. See free films at the Railroad Museum; 300 N. Los Carneros.
Sunday & Thursday afternoons. 805.964.3540
14. Visit the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and experience
a high-tech audio visual journey exploring the depths of the
Central Coast; 113 Harbor Way. Free the third Thursday of every
month. 805.965.8864
15. Admire art at Reynolds Art Gallery at Westmont College
in Montecito; 955 La Paz Rd. 805.565.6162
OUTDOOR ART
16. Enjoy handmade arts and crafts at the Arts & Craft Show
along beach front Cabrillo Blvd. Sundays. 805.897.1982
17. Dip your fingers into the dolphin fountain at the foot of
Stearns Wharf; Cabrillo Blvd. at State St.
18. Tip your hat to King Carlos in the El Presidio on Canon
Perdido St.
19. Visit the Rainbow Arch on Cabrillo Blvd., near East Beach, and
admire its bright colored arches against the ocean backdrop.
20. View 75 murals throughout the city of Lompoc. Mural maps
available. 805.736.4567
21. Admire the Indian heroine Sacagawea, whose statue resides
at the corner of State and Victoria Streets.
HISTORICAL LANDMARKS & ARCHITECTURAL INTERESTS ANIMAL INSTINCTS
22. Dont miss the panoramic view from the 85-foot tower of the 41. View the birds at the Andree Clark Bird Refuge; 1400 E. Cabrillo
Santa Barbara County Courthouse! Blvd.
805.962.6464
42. Watch for Pacific Gray whales (Jan.Mar.) and Blue and
23. Relive Santa Barbaras Spanish heritage Humpback whales (Jun.Aug.) spouting, breaching, and
at El Presidio, a Spanish-built fort smacking their tails on the water. The best viewing spot from
founded in 1782; 123 E. Canon land is at the statue of the bronze whale tail at Shoreline Park.
Perdido St. 805.966.9719
43. See turtles sunning themselves on rocks, koi swimming in
24. Stroll through the historic courtyard ponds, and beautiful flowers at the Alice Keck Park Memorial
and window shop the boutiques of Gardens; 1500 block of Santa Barbara St.
El Paseo,Street in Spain;
44. Admire monarch butterflies in their natural habitat in the
De La Guerra St.
Ellwood area north of Goleta. Seasonal in the winter months.
25. Browse for antiques while viewing
45. Learn about marine wildlife at the Gaviota Coast Conservancy.
splendid Victorian houses on
805.683.6631
Brinkerhoff Ave. in downtown Santa Barbara.
46. View eagles at Lake Cachuma and in the Santa Ynez Valley
26. Tour the picturesque campus of UCSB and dont miss the birds
from vista points along Hwy. 154.
eye view from Storke Tower; Goleta. 805.893.8175
47. Touch the marine life in the tanks at the
27. Tour Westmont College campus, located off of Sycamore
UCSB Marine Lab next to the Lagoon.
Canyon Rd. in Montecito. 805.565.6000
Call 805.893.8765 for reservations.
28. Walk the picturesque grounds of the Vedanta
Temple and see the award-winning structure GENERAL SIGHTS
designed by architect Lutah Maria Riggs;
48. Spend time at the beach, bask in the
927 Ladera Ln., Montecito. 805.969.2903
sunshine, walk barefoot in the sand, or
29. Take the Red Tile Walking Tour, a 12-block take a dip in the Pacific.
journey through historic downtown. Maps
available at the Visitor Center & Courthouse. 49. Visit the Outdoor Visitors Center on
the Harbor where you can view the
30. Visit Stow House, the oldest frame house in gorgeous sights of the Channel Islands,
Goleta built in 1872; 304 Los Carneros Rd. downtown Santa Barbara, and the Los Padres
Open weekends 24pm; small donation National Forest.
suggested. 805.964.4407
50. Picnic in the park and explore Nojoqui Falls; Alisal Rd. near
31.See the Moreton Bay Fig Tree. Planted in 1877, Solvang.
it is the oldest of its kind in the nation, with a
21,000 square foot area of shade; Chapala St. 51. Conjure images of old Denmark via Danish architecture and
at Montecito St. authentic foods in Solvang.
52. Bring the children to Kidsworld in Alameda Park where
32. Pull up to the historic stage coach stop Cold Springs Tavern
they can enjoy hours of fun and entertainment; 1400 Santa
for drinks or a meal; San Marcos Pass/Hwy. 154. 805.967.0066
Barbara St.
33. Visit the historical Painted Caves of the Chumash Indians;
53. Enjoy the waterfronts novelty stores, restaurants, and marine
Painted Cave Rd. 805.733.3713
shops, great for boaters and land lovers alike; Stearns Wharf
34. Visit historic Casa De La Guerra, where the city held its first & the Harbor, along Cabrillo Blvd. 805.897.1962
official meeting in 1875; located across from De La Guerra Plaza.
54. Visit the Harbor for a self-guided Fish-Walk Tour featuring
interpretive plaques detailing the history of the harbors
FLORA & FAUNA
commercial fishing industry.
35. Enjoy the view and stroll the trails at Franceschi Park;
55. Tour Gainey Vineyards; 3950 E. Hwy. 246, Santa Ynez.
1510 Mission Ridge Rd.
Daily tours at 11am, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. 805.688.0558
36. Investigate Cabrillo Point and the Demonstration Gardens
56. Stroll and window shop along State Street in downtown
on the Santa Barbara City College campus. 805.965.0581
Santa Barbara.
37. Enjoy the splendor of over 100 varieties of orchids at the
57. Take East or West Camino Cielo roads to enjoy incredible
Santa Barbara Orchid Estate; 1250 Orchid Dr. 805.967.1284
views of the coast.
38. Admire roses at the Rose Garden
58. Drive along Foxen Canyon Road to experience the beauty
across the street from the Mission.
of the wine country.
39. Take Highway 1 to catch the splendor
59. Ride the electric shuttle which runs everyday from Stearns
of the colorful Lompoc Flower Fields.
Wharf to State St. 25. 805.683.3702
In bloom MaySep. 805.736.4567
60. Browse through more than 60 satellite stores at La Cumbre
40. Delight your senses with the beauty
Plaza; State St. and La Cumbre Rd.
of lavender at Clairmont Lavender
61. Visit specialty shops at Paseo Nuevo; State St. between
Farm; 2480 Roblar Ave., Los Olivos.
In bloom Jun.Jul. 805.688.7505 Canon Perdido St. and Ortega St.