Dock here for hours of family fun! The Santa Barbara Sailing Center offers hours of fun on the water through its unique cruise attractions and more. Discover ocean adventures for the whole family, from whale watching to sailboat charters to kayak rentals. Sign up for sailing instructions, guided kayak excursions, and public cruises.
Stearns Wharf is Santa Barbara’s #1 tourist attraction! Bring the family to wander across along the longest deep-water pier between Los Angeles and San Francisco for hours of shopping, dining and entertainment. Fish around here for hours of family fun that gets you hooked up with memories that will last a lifetime.
Stargazers look up to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Explore a planetarium with a Space Lab, Magic Planet with meteorites and cool interactive astrological shows. Visit the nature exhibits to learn about mammals, fowl, reptiles, plant life and the geology of the Pacific Coastal and Channel Islands.
Uncork the fun! The Santa Barbara County Vintner’s Festival brings wine lovers together to raise a glass and toast to a good time. Sample more than 100 wines and indulge in foods from the best area restaurants. You'll experience great wines, good food and endless hours of entertainment at this five-day festival.