Kayak or paddleboard rental
Half day or full day, delivered to your beach.
Beach · California · No fee to you
Santa Barbara Beach Vacations
The American Riviera.
Red-tile roofs, a palm-lined waterfront, wine country twenty minutes inland and beaches from Butterfly to Refugio.
Overview
Why Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara has the mountains behind it, the islands in front of it and Spanish Revival architecture in between. Walk State Street and the Funk Zone, rent bikes for the waterfront path, kayak the harbor, and drive up to the Santa Ynez Valley wineries. It is a grown-up, relaxed coast.
Highlights
What Santa Barbara does best.
01Couples
02Wine
03Foodie
04Relaxed
When to go
Best: April – October
Shoulder seasons often mean better value and fewer people. Tell us your dates and we'll be honest about what to expect.
Traveler reviews
What travelers said about Santa Barbara.
Things to do
Build the days around Santa Barbara.
Add any of these to your trip. Your planner books them with people we trust, at no fee to you.
Snorkel or dive trip
Boat trip to the reef with gear and a guide.
Fishing charter
Inshore or offshore, half or full day, from the nearest marina.
Sunset cruise
Catamaran or private boat, drinks included, the whole group aboard.
Round of golf
A tee time at the best course within a short drive.
Spa afternoon
Massages or a thermal circuit, booked so nobody has to think about it.
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