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Of all the tourist towns along the California coast, rarely do the peaceful hills meet a more sparkling sea in a more beautiful way than Santa Barbara, CA. Santa Barbara is a vacation paradise, a beach-lover’s dream, and a shopping and dinning delight with hundreds of stores and restaurants. With our online walking tour, you can take a stroll along State Street and look inside all the stores. There’s no better way to plan your next Santa Barbara visit or weekend getaway.

Santa Barbara's vibrant downtown plays host to rich cultural offerings including art galleries, movie theaters, performing arts, historic sites and museums. Once again delighting audiences is the totally restored Granada Theater. Situated on State Street, it is the city’s premier entertainment venue. Santa Barbara Museum of Art is also located in the heart of Downtown, as is the historic Arlington Theater.

Santa Barbara’s world-class, downtown shopping district features major retailers, boutiques and hundreds of unique specialty shops. While strolling up and down State Street you’ll explore enchanting courtyards, fashionable Paseo Nuevo Mall, beautifully landscaped plazas, and intimate sidewalk cafes and bistros. Downtown Santa Barbara is a truly a gourmet destination, with over 150 restaurants serving a endless variety of local and international cuisines. And, nothing complements great food better than great wine. Luckily, Santa Barbara County is a world-class wine region with over 120 wineries and numerous wine tasting rooms welcoming you along State Street.

Santa Barbara's lodging options range from grand resort hotels , to inviting bed and breakfasts inns, and comfortable beachside motels. Upscale accommodations like the elegant Hotel Santa Barbara, can also be found on State Street, along with several other stylish Downtown Santa Barbara hotels.

Above the town is the splendid Santa Barbara Mission, which dates back to 1786. Another must-see Santa Barbara attraction is the Santa Barbara Zoo, home to over 500 exotic animals. Down by the sea, you can soak in the sun or rent a Segway and take an electrifying tour past some of Santa Barbara's most beautiful beaches and landmarks including the historic Stearns Wharf and Butterfly Beach. Before making your travel plans, check out our complete list of Santa Barbara attractions and current events, plus maps and a local weather forecast.


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Downtown Santa Barbara, with its luxury hotels, trendy shopping district, gourmet restaurants, tourist attractions and local events make it an ideal weekend getaway.

Along Santa Barbara’s scenic downtown streets you’ll find a delicious assortment of fine dining restaurants, cafes and bistros serving a variety of international cuisine. Whether you’re hungry for Sushi, seafood, steaks, Italian, Mexican food, Chinese restaurants, or fast food favorites like burgers and pizza, you’ll find it at one of Santa Barbara’s many tasty eateries. And, Santa Barbara’s vibrant nightlife features a bevy of bars, brewpubs and nightclubs.

Shopping is another popular pastime in Santa Barbara with one-of-a-kind stores and boutiques. Santa Barbara’s downtown merchants and shop keepers carry an amazing array of women’s fashion, clothing, shoes, jewelry, home furnishings, books, gifts and more.

If you’re staying a night or two, Santa Barbara offers a pleasing assortment of comfortable and stylish hotels, historic Bed & Breakfast Inns, budget motels and luxury resorts. Whatever your lodging needs, our Hotel Directory will help you find the best accommodations in Santa Barbara.

For the best entertainment in Santa Barbara, check our Calendar of Events. It contains a schedule of local events, music festivals, performing arts, theater, concerts, street fairs, art shows and weekly Farmer's Markets. Santa Barbara is also home to several tourist attractions and sightseeing adventures, including State Parks, museums, golf courses, hiking tails and historic sites. Or, for a more laid back outing visit all the great wineries, spas and art galleries located in and around town.

Thinking of moving or relocating to Santa Barbara? Our Real Estate section can help with a list of realtors, featured homes, land and property for sale.

What are you waiting for? Start planning your Santa Barbara vacation, today.

Hotels


There are a variety of hotels, from luxury hotels, to resorts hotels and cheap hotels. To book a hotel room reservation, check our hotel motel list.

Restaurants


Breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Find restaurants, cafes and bistros with pizza, pasta, Mexican, Chinese Restaurant, Thai, steaks, seafood, or Sushi.

Shopping


With downtown shopping, who needs a shopping mall? Shop for shoes, clothing, jewelry, fashion, or retail stores featuring furniture, bookstores and gifts.

Real Estate


Buying a house? Check our Real Estate tab for a list of homes for sales, property, land for sale and condos. You'll find realtors, realty and realestate agents.

Attractions


For sightseeing and fun things to do, we list local attractions, tourist attractions, and travel guides. Check our travel information and historic attractions.
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