Things To Do
Stearns Wharf
Stearns Wharf is one of Santa Barbara’s most iconic landmarks. Named for builder John P. Stearns and located at the end of State Street, it is California’s oldest working wharf and the perfect spot to shop, dine, or enjoy views of the Santa Barbara waterfront. The Wharf was completed in 1872 and served the passengers and freight shipping needs of California’s south coast for more than 25 years. Today it’s one of Santa Barbara’s most visited attractions and a mainstay of the Waterfront district.
Funk Zone Studios
The Funk Zone district, which spans the area between the ocean and Highway 101 and is adjacent to the Amtrak station, offers boutique tasting rooms, cafes, galleries, and shops that cater to Santa Barbara’s contemporary side. Converted warehouses and buildings decorated with graffiti murals and contemporary art pieces set the tone for this hopping section of town.
Ganna Walska Lotusland
The historic estate and gardens of Madame Ganna Walksa, Lotusland has been named one of the 10 best gardens in the world and is home to over 3000 plants from all over the globe.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Newly renovated in 2018, the Museum boasts state-of-the-art interactive exhibits for all ages and includes more than 3.5 million specimens covering every aspect of natural history, as well as the Central Coast’s only planetarium.
The Montecito Gallery
The Gallery Montecito offers fine art photography and art work from local and international artists. It is currently the only gallery to print rock and roll photographer, Guy Webster, prints. The gallery specializes in surf boards by Bobbi Bennett.