Kate & Zach
Things To Do
Stearns Wharf
Enjoy the seaside sights and sounds of Stearns Wharf, one of Santa Barbara’s most iconic landmarks. You’ll find lots of places to explore as you stroll along the Wharf’s famous boardwalk.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
Located on historic Stearns Wharf, this highly interactive regional aquarium offers you close encounters with marine animals from the Santa Barbara Channel.
Shopping on State Street
On State Street itself, you’ll find plenty of surf shops, as well as the best of the stores and brands you already know and love. Additionally, you’ll find the entrance to Paseo Nuevo Mall.
Glen Annie Golf Club
Glen Annie Golf Club is a championship golf course situated in the rolling foothills of scenic Santa Barbara. This challenging layout is enhanced by breathtaking panoramic ocean and mountain views!
Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours
Enjoy the heart of Santa Ynez wine country, home to some of the best California vintners. All of our tours are a great opportunity to sample and learn about the region’s wines!
Los Agaves Restaurant
One of Kate’s favorite restaurants! If you love great Mexican food, this is the place for you!
Sunstone Winery
Sunstone Vineyards, Winery and Villa is an organic vineyard retreat, located just 35-minutes north of Santa Barbara, in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley.
Santa Barbara Harbor
There are so many things you can do at the Santa Barbara Harbor; You can go stand-up paddle boarding, sailing, kayaking, fishing, or whale watching, to name a few! After the fun, you can enjoy some of the best views of Santa Barbara from the Santa Barbara Harbor’s many restaurants.
Ganna Walska Lotusland
Bask in Santa Barbara’s botanical beauty on a visit to Lotusland, a stunning 37-acre Montecito estate once owned by the late Madame Ganna Walska. A well-known opera singer and socialite, she purchased the property in 1941 and spent the next 43 years transforming it into a unique horticultural nirvana now recognized as one of the world’s best gardens. Call to inquire about a reservation.
Santa Barbara Adventure Company
Take a kayaking trip along the Santa Barbara coastline, or a tour of the nearby Channel Islands.
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
Arguably the most beautiful restaurant setting in Santa Barbara, the Boathouse sits on the sand at Hendry’s Beach, amidst the bluffs. Large beachside patio with giant fire pit, inside/outside bar with fabulous cocktails.
Institution Ale Co.
A craft brewery creating unique American ales & offering tours, with an on-site tasting room.
Rincon Brewery Santa Barbara
Conveniently located in the Funk Zone, Rincon Brewery is known for their impressive selection of beer, wine, and cider, as well as their expansive taproom, great outdoor seating and, refreshing ambiance.
Helena Avenue Bakery
Helena Avenue Bakery is a homestyle artisan bakery and kitchen that brings together wholesome, homemade specialities using the highest quality ingredients found along the Central Coast.
Butterfly Beach
Butterfly Beach is easily accessible from Downtown Santa Barbara via 10-minute drive or 15-minute bike ride. From Santa Barbara, follow Highway 101 to Olive Mill Road, which turns into Channel Drive. As you near the shoreline, Channel Drive will bend to the left. Park on either side of Channel Drive or on Butterfly Lane if Channel Drive is full.
Inspiration Point (Hike)
Inspiration Point is a 3.4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Santa Barbara, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Santa Barbara Mission
Mission Santa Barbara preserves for all who visit an abundance of rich treasures that offer a unique perspective on the past, and remains an unparalleled resource in the Santa Barbara community. In the humble spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, the Mission fosters reverence, care and joy for all creation (people, creatures and environment) through ministry, service and study by offering a gathering place where pilgrims, visitors, scholars and communities can grow and thrive in God’s goodness.
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
A local coffee roastery and café.
The Funk Zone
The Funk Zone is a unique Santa Barbara arts, culture, business, and industrial district between State Street and Garden Street, and Montecito Street to Cabrillo Boulevard. 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.
Hiking near Lake Cachuma
Six trails ranging from a ¼-mile loop to 12 miles can be explored within the Cachuma Lake Recreation Area. All are shared-use trails (allowing hiking, biking and horseback riding) unless otherwise noted below, and most require a day use fee. Within a 15-minute drive or less, you can also access multiple trailheads in Los Padres National Forest.