Different Strokes Painting

Oh, the plots, the music and the composers make for a perfect night of entertainment at Opera Santa Barbara. From the rarefied singing to the opulent staging, audience members are in for an astounding evening of high-quality performances and productions that have celebrated repertoires including the classics, contemporary operas and everything in between.

Step back in time at the Old Mission Santa Barbara. Discover a mission 200-years-old nestled between the magnificent Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Known as the Queen of the Missions, the historic landmark welcomes you to get lost in its breathtaking grounds, Spanish architecture, beautiful church and museum full of interesting exhibits and attractions.

Casa del Herrero welcomes home and garden lovers to see this legendary estate built in 1925. The rambling 11 acre estate is today, as it was in its heyday, a magnificent example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. Along with its stylish furnishings and lush gardens, this house museum easily rivals any astonishing home on the covers of Architectural Digest.