Downtown Santa Barbara, CA
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Arlington Theater
Get tickets for a show at Arlington Theater, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.
Paseo Nuevo Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at Paseo Nuevo Mall during your trip to Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Presidio Santa Barbara
You can study the exhibits at Presidio Santa Barbara, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your trip to Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
Laguna
If you're spending some time in Laguna, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Rafael Gonzalez House are top sights worth seeing.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.
Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
The Funk Zone
Travelers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.
Lower Riviera
While Lower Riviera isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Bowl and Santa Barbara County Courthouse are some notable places to visit nearby.
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- Santa Barbara County Courthouse
- Arlington Theater
- Santa Barbara Historical Museum
- Lobero Theater
- Paseo Nuevo Mall
- Granada Theatre
- El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
- Cabrillo Bikeway
- El Capitan Lake
- La Arcada
- Casa de la Guerra
- Santa Barbara Public Market
- De la Guerra Plaza
- Hill-Carrillo Adobe
- Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum
- Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
- Santa Barbara Zoo
- University of California
- Santa Barbara Harbor
- Stearns Wharf
- Santa Barbara Bowl
- Lake Cachuma
- Upper State Street
- Carpinteria State Beach
- Butterfly Beach
- Mission Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara City College
- Los Padres National Forest
- Goleta Beach
- Westmont College
- El Capitan State Beach
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