20 Exciting Santa Barbara Attractions Worth Visiting

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20 Exciting Santa Barbara Attractions Worth Visiting

Introduction - Planning a getaway to Santa Barbara? Check out these 20 exciting Santa Barbara attractions. From strolling along a boardwalk to... See all Attractions

Stroll the boardwalk at Stearns Wharf

Attraction 1 - Voted the #1 attraction in Santa Barbara, Stearns Wharf is California's oldest working wood wharf. It was built in 1872... See all Attractions

Find your inner nerd at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

VDB Photos/Shutterstock.com Attraction 2 - This unique natural history museum is one of the best things to see in Santa Barbara. Situated in the forest... See all Attractions

Wander the sea at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Emily Marie Wilson/Shutterstock.com Attraction 3 - Among the cool things to do in Santa Barbara, CA, is to explore the city's connection to the sea at... See all Attractions

Explore the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

wolterke/Depositphotos.com Attraction 4 - One of the unusual things to do in Santa Barbara, USA, is to visit the city's fascinating Museum of Natural... See all Attractions

Go wild at the Funk Zone

Steve Cukrov/Shutterstock.com Attraction 5 - A visit to the Funk Zone is one of the weird things to do in Santa Barbara. The former warehouse... See all Attractions

Enjoy the water at Santa Barbara Harbor

Attraction 6 - If you are looking for different things to do in Santa Barbara, start at the Santa Barbara Harbor. Spend a... See all Attractions

Be amazed by Lotusland

Attraction 7 - Once belonging to opera singer and socialite Madame Gana Walska, this intimate botanical garden is her life's work. Today, Lotusland... See all Attractions

Chart untouched terrain at Channel Islands National Park

Attraction 8 - Visible from Santa Barbara's harbor is Channel Islands National Park, a UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve and one of the most impressive... See all Attractions

Get lost in the Santa Ynez Mountains

Attraction 9 - Forming the scenic backdrop to the city of Santa Barbara (and only a 20-minute drive from downtown), the Santa Ynez... See all Attractions

Feel the spirit at the Old Mission Santa Barbara

Attraction 10 - Founded on the Feast of Saint Barbara in 1786 by Spanish Franciscans, the Santa Barbara Mission is an enduring reminder... See all Attractions

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