Things To Do in Santa Barbara

Bike Trail: Cabrillo Bike Path to Butterfly Beach

The most popular bike path in Santa Barbara, Cabrillo Bike Path, runs from Leadbetter Beach to Butterfly Beach. At approximately 4.5 miles long, paved and flat, Cabrillo Bike Path is a great option for families and easygoing rides. Stop along the way for souvenir shopping at Stearns Wharf or at Chase Palm Park (323 E. Cabrillo Blvd) for a picnic. With the ocean to your right most of the way, you will pass the Andree Clark Bird Refuge (1400 E. Cabrillo Blvd) approximately three miles into the ride. Turn right on Channel Drive and follow the road’s curves until you hit Fairway Road, where you will continue straight and back onto a bike path. As you round the last turn, Butterfly Beach will come into view on your right. Be sure to bring your camera as this ride is as picturesque as a postcard. Length: 4.6 miles one-way Trail surfaces: asphalt and concrete

Dune Coffee Roasters

The coffee is good here!

Electric Bikes by Wheel Fun Rentals

Land Shark

Enjoy exquisite views of the Santa Barbara coastline, the American Riviera, and the Santa Ynez mountains, as seen only from our boat at sea. Don’t miss this exciting and entertaining Land and Sea adventure to experience Santa Barbara as never before! Fun for all ages, a ride aboard the Land Shark is genuinely a Santa Barbara and California “must-do” attraction.

McConnell's Fine Ice Creams

Mission Rose Garden

The A.C. Postel Memorial Rose Garden, known as “The Road Garden,” is adjacent to the Santa Barbara Mission and contains over 1,500 rose plants that are typically in bloom between April and November. The park has a large grassy area making it a great recreational place for families and friends. Although there are no picnic tables, it is a popular destination for picnics on the grass where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Santa Barbara mission – the “Queen” of California’s 21 missions. Dogs are allowed on leash, and alcohol is permitted.

Salt Cave Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Farmers Market // Saturday

The Saturday morning Farmer's Market has been at the Santa Barbara and Cota St locations since 1982. The Lash Family, one of the market's retired Pistachio Farms, built the parking lot, unknowingly establishing the home for our approximately 110 members. The 'Saturday Morning Market' is the largest and most attended by farmers and customers alike. The market begins strictly at 8:30 am to the ringing of our Framers' Market bell and closes at 1 pm.

Santa Barbara Museum Of Art

Shoreline Beach Cafe

Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara

The Shop Kitchen

We grab brunch here every trip! You gotta try the Tug Boat!

The Funk Zone

Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone has become a favorite in recent years. Over the past few decades, this district, which spans the area between the ocean and Highway 101 and is adjacent to the Amtrak station, has enjoyed an upswell of boutique tasting rooms, cafes, galleries, and shops that cater to Santa Barbara’s contemporary side. Converted warehouses and buildings decorated with graffiti murals and modern art pieces set the tone for this hopping section of town.