Santa Barbara County Travel Guide

California

Photo provided by Visit Santa Ynez Valley
Photo provided by Visit Santa Ynez Valley
Santa Barbara County Courthouse featuring heritage architecture and an administrative building
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park showing heritage elements and a church or cathedral
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park showing a church or cathedral

Popular cities in Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Known for Beaches, Walking and Shopping
Santa Barbara is a palm-lined city on the Californian coast, famous for its historic Spanish mission, wide sandy beaches and distinctly Mediterranean charm.

Reasons to visit

  • Santa Barbara Zoo
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
  • Stearns Wharf
Solvang
Solvang
Known for Dining, Shopping and Wineries
Get away to Solvang! Enjoy the wineries, local cuisine and museums.

Reasons to visit

  • Old Mission Santa Ines
  • Solvang Brewing Company
Carpinteria
Carpinteria
Known for Beaches, Dining and Shopping
Escape to Carpinteria! Enjoy its beaches, sunsets and surfing.

Reasons to visit

  • Carpinteria State Beach
  • Rincon Beach Park
Lompoc
Lompoc
Known for Family-friendly, Shopping and Wineries
Escape to quaint Lompoc! Enjoy its wineries, cafes and art.

Reasons to visit

  • Jalama Beach County Park
  • La Purisima Mission State Historic Park
Goleta
Goleta
Known for Dining, Beaches and Family-friendly
Trip time! Discover the beaches, local cuisine and seaside in Goleta.

Reasons to visit

  • University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Maria
Santa Maria
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Shopping
Escape to romantic Santa Maria! Enjoy its live music, dining and history.