Things To Do
The Funk Zone
A hip, walkable neighborhood filled with wine-tasting rooms, galleries, studios, boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops, and more!
Stearns Wharf
If you want to check out the Santa Barbara waterfront, make this your starting point–plenty of shopping and beautiful views! We also highly recommend the Maritime Museum if you're interested in learning more about Santa Barbara's fascinating nautical history, which is only a 20min walk from Stearns Wharf.
Old Mission Santa Barbara
Arguably the most beautiful California Mission and a Santa Barbara must-see!
Cabrillo Blvd Bike Path
Biking this path was one of the first things we did together in Santa Barbara, and we've been in love with it ever since! You can find plenty of bike rentals near Cabrillo Blvd. and The Funk Zone.
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
No trip to Santa Barbara is complete without a McConnell's ice cream cone–even in February! Made with local, organic ingredients, this 70-year-old ice cream shop switches its flavors up constantly so you're guaranteed to find something you like.
Solvang
A quick 45min drive from Santa Barbara is the fairy-tale-esque town of Solvang. Built in 1911, this Danish-style town has plentiful shopping, Danish bakeries, and even a Hans Christian Andersen museum.