Santa Barbara Airport 27 min
Carpinteria State Beach (11 min)
State beach offers a mile of water activities, picnicking & hiking, plus camping (for a fee). MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation (18 min)
Contemporary museum devoted to science, technology & the arts, with a focus on interactive exhibits. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center (22 min)
Aquatic exploration center with live shark touch pools, a tidepool tank & magnified sea specimens. Santa Barbara Zoo (17 min)
Small zoo with hundreds of animals in natural habitats, a miniature train ride & picnic spots. Lake Casitas (41 min)
Established in 1959, this man-made lake is a popular setting for fishing, rowing, boating & camping. Emma Wood State Beach (20 min)
Oceanside spot for surfing & fishing with fire pits & RV camping available with advance reservation. Leadbetter Beach (23 min)
City beach offering both white sand & a grass lawn, plus picnic areas, showers & restrooms. Visit Santa Barbara (16 min)
Winery and wine Stearns Wharf (22 min)
Storied wooden wharf offering restaurants, varied shops, a small aquarium & water views. Lotusland (18 min)
37-acre estate & botanical garden with 3,000+ plants, including rare cycads, cacti & euphorbias. Rincon Beach Park (4 min)
A popular surfing spot, this beach is also the setting for swimming, picnicking & bird-watching. Butterfly Beach (16 min)
A bike path bordered by flowers drawing butterflies runs along this sandy beach with scenic views. East Beach (18 min)
Long, palm-lined sandy beach known for its sunsets & volleyball, lifeguarded during summer months. Casa del Herrero (15 min)
Tours of a 1925 Spanish Revival house with art from Spain's Golden Age & Moorish-inspired gardens. Rincon Beach (10 min)
Sandy stretch backed by large boulders, popular for strolls & Pacific Ocean sunsets. | 
