Title: Visit Santa Barbara County: Best of Santa Barbara County Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk

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# Santa Barbara County Travel Guide

## California

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### Popular cities in Santa Barbara County

[Santa Barbara

Known for Beaches, Walking and Shopping

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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 Harbor
- Santa Barbara Zoo
- East Beach

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[Solvang

Known for Dining, Shopping and Wineries

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Get away to Solvang! Enjoy the wineries, local cuisine and museums. 

## Reasons to visit

- Old Mission Santa Ines
- Solvang Brewing Company
- Hans Christian Andersen Park

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[Goleta

Known for Dining, Beaches and Family-friendly

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Trip time! Discover the beaches, local cuisine and basketball in Goleta. 

## Reasons to visit

- University of California, Santa Barbara
- El Capitan State Beach
- Refugio State Beach

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[Lompoc

Known for Family-friendly, Shopping and Wineries

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Escape to quaint Lompoc! Enjoy its wineries, cafes and art. 

## Reasons to visit

- Jalama Beach County Park
- La Purisima Mission State Historic Park
- Ryon Memorial Park

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[Santa Ynez

Known for Dining, Casinos and Romantic

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Come to upscale Santa Ynez and enjoy its casinos, wineries and dining. 

## Reasons to visit

- Kalyra Winery

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[Santa Maria

Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Shopping

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Escape to romantic Santa Maria! Enjoy its live music, dining and history. 

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