Things To Do

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

Our wedding venue! MOXI's mission is to ignite learning through interactive experiences in science and creativity. As Santa Barbara’s newest hands-on destination for families and curious minds of all ages, MOXI is a place where you can explore and discover new things about the world around you, ask questions, seek answers and have a blast doing so.

The Funk Zone

The Funk Zone is a unique Santa Barbara arts, culture, business and industrial district. This amalgamation of historical marine structures, industrial lots and houses has a unique history in manufacturing, lumber, citrus, produce and fishing. Over the years, many artists have found creative freedom by carving out studio spaces in this “funky” area of Santa Barbara, and so have wineries, restaurants, art galleries, and shops.

Stearns Wharf

Take a ride on the Water Taxi. Spend some time with marine life at the Sea Center. See what your future holds at Madame Rosinkas. There are many specialty shops and restaurants at Stearns Wharf! They all have the best views of Santa Barbara.

Wheel Fun Rentals | 24 E. Mason St.

Wheel Fun Rentals is one block away from the beach and Stearns Wharf, in the heart of the Funk Zone. Here lies the perfect starting point for rolling expeditions along our World Famous Coastal Bike Path. Follow our boardwalk through Santa Barbara, past beautiful sandy beaches, and on to the bird sanctuary. Rent from California’s largest bike rental featuring hundreds of bicycles including specialty cycles, bicycles, Taga Bikes, Electric Bikes, beach rentals, and more!

Santa Barbara Zoo

The Santa Barbara Zoo is home to 146 species of mammals, reptiles, birds and insects. More than 500 animals are exhibited in open, naturalistic habitats. Open daily from 9:30am to 5pm.

Lotusland

Recognized as one of the most breathtaking public gardens in the world, Ganna Walska Lotusland is home to over 3,400 different types of plants, including at least 35,000 individual specimens, and a captivating estate history that seamlessly comes to life as you wander from garden to garden.

Downtown Santa Barbara

Discover what Downtown Santa Barbara has to offer from world-renowned museums, arts & culture, local dining & wine tasting, boutiques and historical spanish-revival architecture.

Santa Barbara Museum Of Art

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is an art museum located in downtown Santa Barbara, California. Founded in 1941, it is home to both permanent and special collections, the former of which includes Asian, American, and European art that spans 4,000 years from ancient to modern.

El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park

El Presidio Real de Santa Bárbara, also known as the Royal Presidio of Santa Barbara, is a former military installation in Santa Barbara, California, United States. The presidio was built by Spain in 1782, with the mission of defending the Second Military District in California. In modern times, the Presidio serves as a significant tourist attraction, museum and an active archaeological site as part of El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park.

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Founded in 1916 as the Museum of Comparative Oology, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has evolved to include more than 3.5 million specimens covering every aspect of natural history—from mammals, birds, and marine life to geology, astronomy, paleontology, and anthropology.

Old Mission Santa Barbara 1786

Old Mission Santa Barbara is a community of many parts, but one spirit. The Mission has served as a gathering place and spiritual home for many since its establishment in 1786. Today the Mission operations include a museum, gift shop, cemetery and mausoleum, and several historic gardens, as well as being the home to a community of Franciscan Friars on about 15 acres. Self Guided Tours: Monday - Saturday 9:30am- 4:00pm Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm

I Madonnari

Memorial Day weekend before our wedding, I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival at the Old Mission Santa Barbara

La Super-Rica Taqueria

World Famous Mexican!

Los Agaves

Bouchon Santa Barbara

Our favorite French spot!