Find your kind of day
Pick a door — each one's a focused guide, no endless scroll.
What's it like to live in Santa Barbara?
What's happening in Santa Barbara this week?
There are 30 events on this week in and around Santa Barbara, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.
Choose your own adventure - Santa Barbara
Tap what you feel like doing, set how long, pick how you'll get around, and we'll route it and time it from real places.
Pick a few things above to start your day.
Or grab a ready-made day
Three hand-picked days through Santa Barbara, every stop a real place.
More things to do →Through the lens
Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.
Could you live here?
Falling for Santa Barbara? Ask our local insider what it's really like to call this neighbourhood home — schools, the commute, the quiet streets, what's on the market right now.
Around town this week
Fresh from local news covering Santa Barbara and the surrounding area.
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Local tips
Insider knowledge from people who live here.
Good to know
What is there to do in Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara has 0 parks and green spaces, 0 places to eat, and landmarks like local landmarks. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.
Where should I park in Santa Barbara?
Most of Santa Barbara is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.
How do I get to Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara sits in Santa Barbara, California, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.
Can I see homes for sale in Santa Barbara?
Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Santa Barbara, and can connect you with a local agent.