Santa Barbara is the undisputed crown jewel of the American Riviera and offers unlimited epic coastal hangs. Here are some to consider before, during (don't you dare!) or after the wedding...
Bike the Waterfront
29 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (805) 966-2282
We love bikes and beaches! Rent a bike from this shop or others like it and cruise the town and waterfront. You might even see a whale!
Surf Santa Barbara
801 Shoreline Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, (805) 636-0295
What could go wrong? Hang loose, haole!
Lotusland
Cold Spring Road, Montecito, CA 93108
We're very loud people. Enjoy peace and serenity away from us at Lotusland.
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
It's like a zoo, but for plants.
The Funk Zone - Breweries, Wine Tastings, Sick Eats, Live Music
The Funk Zone,
There's lots of great food, wine tasting, live music and breweries like Third Window Brewing and The Nook.
The Pickle Room
122 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (805) 965-1015
Great old-school red velvet speakeasy that pays homage to the original Jimmy’s Oriental Gardens.
Strolling State St
State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Great place to stroll and shop. They also have 1 of only 3 Mr Softee storefronts on the West Coast!
Zaytoon
209 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (805) 496-0520
Great Lebanese spot with a beautiful outdoor patio.
Bettina
1014 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108, (805) 770-2383
Fantastic pizza spot in Montecito from some of the old hands at Roberta's in BK. Little bit of a drive, but totally worth it!
Day Trip to Ojai
Take a trip to Ojai, and stroll downtown. Get sandwiches for lunch at Rory's Other Place, then have a proper dinner at Rory's. Beautiful shops, bars, hiking, meditation retreats. Can't go wrong.
Boat to the Channel Islands
Take a crazy boat to these wild islands off the Santa Barbara coast. Bring sunscreen!
Visit the Danish Hamlet of Solvang, CA!
Pay homage to the Koivu's #1 honeymoon spot by cruising through the Danish hamlet of Solvang, CA!