Who can tell me what there is to do around the Santa Barbara area, thanks?

Question

Dining, recreation, places to see, etc thank you

Answer 1

It depends on whether you want to experience night life as a single or if you are there with your family (inc kids)--If you have kids--there is a zoo there and a discovery museum-- They have great restaurants--Go to State Street--many restaurants there and fun shops--also because the University of California at Santa Barbara is there--they have interesting lectures and night clubs, etc...--because of the student population..I have a son, so I know about the family friendly activities...

The weather is beautiful--but it can get chilly at night--If you like beaches and the mountains, go for it!

Answer 2

Some good answers out there.... If you just go up State Street from the beach, you can find dozens of restaurants and shops. For a nice mexican meal, we like the Acapulco Restaurant. We always eat outside by the fountain. There is a place called Woody's closer to the University. It has great BBQ, and is a long time local favorite. Get the Tri-tip plate, it's the best.

There are a myriad activities in the area. Besides the beach, and all that implies, you have many hiking and biking trails in the mountains. For that matter, it's a great place to ride your bike, even in town. There is a bike trail right along the beach. There are a number of wineries north of town. If you have kids, there is the Mission Santa Barbara, and a very fun playground/park just off Garden Street (Alameda Park, I believe).

Just for giggles, you can take the train there from LA, Orange County, or the San Fernando Valley. Bring your bike, and you can get just about anywhere except the wineries.

Lake Cachuma is located in the mountains just north of town, and the cute Danish town of Solvang is located nearby.

If you like camping, you can camp at the state beaches: Carpinteria, El Capitan, and Refugio.

Have fun!

Answer 3

Stearns Wharf:
Stearns Wharf is an important part of Santa Barbara's character and history. It is located at the bottom of State Street and the historic three dolphin fountain marks its entrance.
At the ripe old age of 130 years old, Stearns Wharf is still built primarily of wood and has weathered wars, fires, earthquakes. It has seen the harbor transform from a bustling port for cargo and passenger ships to a home for pleasure boats, a fishing fleet and whale watching tours.
Now, the wharf has shops and restaurants and is visited by 5 million people a year, making it one of Santa Barbara's largest tourist attractions.


Stearns Wharf Vintners:
Located on Stearns Wharf this unique wine tasting room is located up a flight of stairs and behind a craft shop. It's a bit out of the way, but they offer a nice assortment of California wines and a few excellent international wines.
Hours 10-6
Fee: $5 for 6 wines
805-966-6624

Stearns Wharf Restaurants:
Harbor Restaurant & LongBoards
210 Stearns Wharf
[phone]
These two restaurants are the first you see as you enter the wharf. They are consistently rated as two of the nicest restaurants in Santa Barbara. They offer wonderful views and excellent food.

Walk to the end of the wharf to see if there are any whales or dolphins in the channel. (It's a real possibility, by the way!)

The Harbor:
The Harbor began almost a hundred years ago when a wealthy Santa Barbara resident wanted to keep his yacht closer to home - or so the story goes. He created the breakwater and harbor that keeps the considerable fishing and pleasure boat population of Santa Barbara safe and moored. The Harbor and Stearns Wharf are connected by the Waterfront Shuttle "Lil Toot".

Today, the Harbor features the Maritime Museum and one of Santa Barbara's landmark restaurants, Brophy Bros. The breakwater is paved and you can take a stroll out to the end.

Chase Palm Park:
You will find a wonderful park to the east of the Wharf, Chase Palm Park, that features the weekly Arts & Crafts Show. Each Sunday local artisans gather to share their latest wares.


And visit my favorite winery:

Cambria Winery
5475 Chardonnary Ln.
Santa Maria, CA.
[phone]
Tasting: 10-5 Sat & Sun
Seventeen miles from the Pacific Ocean, on the Santa Maria Bench, Cambria's gently sloped vineyards enjoy a cool, fog-laden climate and well-drained soils that create wines of exceptional character. Cambria's lush, tropical Chardonnays, velvety-textured Pinot Noirs and rich Syrahs have garnered international acclaim.

Answer 4

i grew up there...many things to do...the art museum, the museum of natural history, the mission, many beaches, the bird refuge, the wharf, old town santa barbara, get a free copy of this week in santa barbara...they may have a website. go over the san marcos pass to santa ynez...the chumash tribe has a restaurant and casino there. go to solvang (little denmark), they have tons of different restaurants, danish bakeries, etc. cachuma lake. hope this was helpful.

Answer 5

Sundays they have the art walk, strolling down state street, boat tours, the museum natural history museum, the Mission, lunch at the biltmore, wine tasting at SantanBarbara winery

Answer 6

OMG the one of the most beautiful city i've been to in the United States. Its beutiful ocean, mountains, weather, great restaurants, love it!