We're excited to share some of our favorite activities around SB with you! Below are a few suggestions for activities for folks looking for things to do during the day over the weekend. If you are staying longer, feel free to reach out to Mel and Steph. We have tons more recommendations!
Horse Back Riding at Circle Bar B
1800 A Refugio Road, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 968-3901
Call to sign up for horse back riding at Circle Bar B. It's $115 for 1.5 hours and you see some great views of the Channel Islands, Refugio Canyon, and the ocean. We had so much fun doing this and highly recommend!
Refugio State Beach
10 Refugio Beach Road, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 968-1033
Close to Circle Bar B. $7 to park for the day.
Devereux Beach
Slough Road, Isla Vista, CA 93117
Nice coastal walk in Goleta
The Imperial
320 South Kellogg Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 967-3001
Great craft cocktail bar in Goleta!
Captain Fatty's Brewery
6489 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 364-4664
Great brewery in Goleta
Double Dolphin Cruises
302 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (805) 962-2826
This is such a fun activity, if you have time to get out on a catamaran!
Kayaking through Santa Barbara Sailing Center
302 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (805) 962-2826
This place is great to rent kayaks from by the hour. It is so fun and affordable. You can paddle around the marina and breakwater. Grab a Mai Tai at Salty's aftewards!
Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead
1783 Las Canoas Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Our favorite hike
Santa Barbara's Old Mission
2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, (805) 682-4713
Take the tour inside or bring a picnic to the Rose Garden out front!
Santa Barbara Courthouse
1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (805) 882-4520
Beautiful architecture and grounds. Be sure to go up in to the tower for great views of the city!
Stearns Wharf
217 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (805) 698-5600
Walk along the pier and check out the shops and restaurants
Santa Barbara Farmers Market // Saturday
119 East Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Fun to walk around and shop
Santa Barbara Farmers Market // Friday
1300 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Fun to walk around and shop
Shoreline Park
Shoreline Dr & Santa Rosa Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, (805) 564-5418
Great coastal walk
Hendrys Beach
CA 93109
Very convenient, easy parking. So many cute dogs. Good happy hour at the Boat House by the parking lot.
Leadbetter Beach
Shoreline Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (805) 564-5433