Santa Barbara Airport 25 min
Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara (18 min) 1929 tile-roof courthouse complex known for a mural room & Spanish Colonial Revival embellishments. Butterfly Beach (14 min) A bike path bordered by flowers drawing butterflies runs along this sandy beach with scenic views. Santa Barbara Museum Of Art (19 min) Compact museum featuring 20th-century Western American paintings as well as modern Asian ceramics. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (26 min) Enchanting garden featuring 5.5 miles of paths, authentic Japanese tea garden, redwood grove & more. Santa Barbara Zoo (15 min) Small zoo with hundreds of animals in natural habitats, a miniature train ride & picnic spots. Shoreline Park (21 min) Popular park overlooking the water offers a playground, grassy areas, walking paths & beach access. East Beach (17 min) Long, palm-lined sandy beach known for its sunsets & volleyball, lifeguarded during summer months. El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park (18 min) Historical site housing remnants of a 1782 Spanish fortress, including 2 original adobe buildings. Lotusland (17 min) 37-acre estate & botanical garden with 3,000+ plants, including rare cycads, cacti & euphorbias. Rincon Beach (13 min) Sandy stretch backed by large boulders, popular for strolls & Pacific Ocean sunsets. Carpinteria State Beach (2 min) State beach offers a mile of water activities, picnicking & hiking, plus camping (for a fee). Stearns Wharf (20 min) Storied wooden wharf offering restaurants, varied shops, a small aquarium & water views. Leadbetter Beach (21 min) City beach offering both white sand & a grass lawn, plus picnic areas, showers & restrooms. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center (20 min) Aquatic exploration center with live shark touch pools, a tidepool tank & magnified sea specimens. Old Mission Santa Barbara (21 min) Landmark 1786 Spanish mission with period art & artifacts, gardens with ocean views & a gift shop. |