20 Fun & Unique Things to Do in Santa Barbara, California Visual Story

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20 Fun & Unique Things to Do in Santa Barbara, California Visual Story

Introduction An exciting list of unique things to do in Santa Barbara, California, including gardens, beaches... © Natalia Macheda via Canva.com See all Things to Do

Have fun on the Cabrillo Bike Path

THING TO DO 1 Cabrillo Blvd is a gorgeous pedestrian pathway stretching 4.5 miles along the Pacific coastline. The... © Natalia Macheda via Canva.com See all Things to Do

Stroll the boardwalk at Stearns Wharf

THING TO DO 2 Voted the #1 attraction in Santa Barbara, Stearns Wharf is California's oldest working wood wharf... © Ron and Patty Thomas via Canva.com See all Things to Do

Enjoy the water at Santa Barbara Harbor

THING TO DO 3 If you are looking for different things to do in Santa Barbara, start at the... © Ron and Patty Thomas via Canva.com See all Things to Do

Get lost in the Santa Ynez Mountains

THING TO DO 4 Forming the scenic backdrop to the city of Santa Barbara (and only a 20-minute drive... © Udo Matiello via Canva.com See all Things to Do

Wine and dine along the State Street Promenade

THING TO DO 5 As part of a recent urban initiative, State Street in Downtown Santa Barbara has been... © Dmitry Bogdanov via Canva.com See all Things to Do

Go wild at the Funk Zone

THING TO DO 6 A visit to the Funk Zone is one of the weird things to do in... © Natalia Macheda via Canva.com See all Things to Do

Escape to the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

THING TO DO 7 A unique thing to do in Santa Barbara is to visit the 78-acre Botanic Garden... © stockphoto52 via Canva.com See all Things to Do

Wander the sea at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

THING TO DO 8 Among the cool things to do in Santa Barbara, CA, is to explore the city's... © Natalia Macheda via Canva.com See all Things to Do

Smell the orchids at the Santa Barbara Orchid Estate

THING TO DO 9 Opening in 1957, the Santa Barbara Orchid Estate is a paradise, located 10 minutes from... © Natalia Macheda via Canva.com See all Things to Do

Fill your belly at the Santa Barbara Public Market

THING TO DO 10 Inspired by Madrid's Mercado de San Miguel, the Santa Barbara Public Market is a foodie's... © Natalia Macheda via Canva.com See all Things to Do

Be a beach bum at Arroyo Burro Beach County Park

THING TO DO 11 Also known as Hendry's Beach, Arroyo Burro Beach doubles as both Santa Barbara's premier surf... © Bonnie Ornitz via Canva.com See all Things to Do

Get your culture fix at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art

THING TO DO 12 This gorgeous little museum is a gem. It is home to a collection of European... © Natalia Macheda via Canva.com See all Things to Do

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

THING TO DO 13 This unique natural history museum is one of the best things to see in Santa... © Natalia Macheda via Canva.com See all Things to Do

Explore the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History's Sea Center

THING TO DO 14 One of the unusual things to do in Santa Barbara, USA, is to visit the... © darrylbrooks via Canva.com See all Things to Do

Get drunk on the Santa Maria Wine Trolley

THING TO DO 15 The Santa Maria Valley, located within Santa Barbara County, is one of the premier wine-growing... © Natalia Macheda via Canva.com See all Things to Do

Chart untouched terrain at Channel Islands National Park

THING TO DO 16 Visible from Santa Barbara's harbor is Channel Islands National Park, a UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve and... © yenwen via Canva.com See all Things to Do

Swim in the Red Rock Pools

THING TO DO 17 Hidden within the Santa Ynez Mountains are a series of natural swimming holes occurring in... © Natalia Macheda via Canva.com See all Things to Do

Be amazed by Lotusland

THING TO DO 18 Once belonging to opera singer and socialite Madame Gana Walska, this intimate botanical garden is... © Natalia Macheda via Canva.com See all Things to Do

Catch a show at the Lobero Theatre

THING TO DO 19 The Lobero Theatre is the oldest continuously performing theatre in California. Founded in 1873 and... © Natalia Macheda via Canva.com See all Things to Do

Feel the spirit at the Old Mission Santa Barbara

THING TO DO 20 Founded on the Feast of Saint Barbara in 1786 by Spanish Franciscans, the Santa Barbara... © Sergdid via Canva.com See all Things to Do

Conclusion

Conclusion Paradise has a name, and it is Santa Barbara. For a city of such a... © Natalia Macheda via Canva.com See all Things to Do

20 Fun & Unique Things to Do in Santa Barbara, California Visual Story