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Palm-lined beaches, Spanish-style architecture, wine country and the kind of California coastal atmosphere that makes slowing down feel easy.
Plan My Santa Barbara EscapeWhere the Beach Meets Wine Country.
Santa Barbara sits between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, mixing beach-town ease with beautiful architecture, walkable neighborhoods, great food and one of California's most inviting wine regions.
Coastal California, With a Little More Personality.
Ocean & Mountains
Palm-lined beaches sit beneath the Santa Ynez Mountains, giving the city a setting that feels distinctly its own.
Wine Everywhere
Taste Santa Barbara County wines downtown or head into Santa Ynez Valley for a full vineyard day.
Easy Elegance
Beautiful hotels, outdoor dining, Spanish-style architecture and beach days keep things elevated without feeling formal.
Santa Barbara Looks Different.
White stucco walls, red tile roofs, palms and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture give the city its signature look.
Spend part of the day exploring downtown before making your way toward the waterfront.
Four Completely Different Ways to Spend the Day.
Bike the Waterfront
Cruise along Cabrillo Bike Path, passing beaches and palms with the Pacific beside you.
Explore the Funk Zone
Spend an afternoon among tasting rooms, cafés, galleries and creative spaces just a short walk from the waterfront.
Head to Santa Ynez
Trade palm trees for vineyards, rolling hills and an afternoon tasting your way through wine country.
End the Day at the Wharf
Walk out over the Pacific, take in the harbor, city and mountain views, and let the coast be your evening plan.
Wine Country Is Closer Than You Think.
Santa Barbara County gives you two completely different ways to build wine into the trip.
Stay near the coast and explore tasting rooms around the Funk Zone, or head inland into the Santa Ynez Valley for vineyards, rolling countryside and a slower pace.
Santa Barbara Has More Than One Kind of Beach Day.
East Beach
Wide sand, palms and easy access to Santa Barbara's waterfront bike path.
West Beach
Close to Stearns Wharf, the harbor and the Funk Zone, making it easy to mix beach time with exploring.
Butterfly Beach
A quieter stretch of coast that's beautiful for an easy walk or sunset.
Is Santa Barbara Your Kind of Escape?
Couples
Beach mornings, wine afternoons and beautiful dinners together.
Girls Trips
Tasting rooms, shopping, brunch and relaxed time by the coast.
Food & Wine Lovers
Wine country and coastal dining fit naturally into the same trip.
Long Weekends
Enough variety to feel like a true getaway without needing a packed itinerary.
Santa Barbara Works Beautifully Year-Round.
Its Mediterranean-style climate makes Santa Barbara an easy coastal escape across the seasons.
Fresh & Easy
Mild days, greener landscapes and a beautiful balance between town and coast.
California Coast
Beach days, long evenings and plenty happening around the waterfront.
Wine Country Season
Warm afternoons, beautiful vineyards and a lovely time to combine coast and countryside.
What a Long Weekend Could Look Like.
Meet Me Where California Meets the Coast.
Tell me what you'd love your Santa Barbara getaway to feel like, and I'll help you bring together the coast, wine country and beautiful details.
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