The locals at Arroyo Burro Beach Park in Santa Barbara are avid surfers. The sandy beach is a popular destination for surfers, swimmers and fisherman. After a day spent outdoors on the shores and off the shores, crowds get together at its seaside hot spots to enjoy cocktails at sunset.
Pucker up for the California Lemon Festival. Just minutes from Santa Barbara, festival goers squeeze hours of fun into trying out tasty local foods and enjoying tons of exciting entertainment. From pie eating contests to horseback riding to stage dancers and even a classic car and hot-rod show!
Dressed to kill gets you into the Tonic Nightclub. The A-List club pours signature drinks and plays up-to-the-minute sounds across its 6,500-square-foot posh nightlife playground. The resident DJs mix the hottest beats from the U.S and international charts, luring Santa Barbara’s hip and pretty people to spend a late night here.
Take a step back in time at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Learn about the city’s heritage from the native Chumash Indians to the Spanish settlers to near present day. Explore permanent and traveling exhibitions and special events that share the city’s distinctive story. Visit the on-site Gledhill Library to view a wealth of historical and cultural artifacts.