Friendship Center

What a whale of a day! Get on-board the Condor Express to watch for whales, dolphins, seals, and sea lions. Discovery Channel recently named the Santa Barbara Channel “One of the 10 Best Places in the World to View Wildlife” because of its abundant variety of mammals.

Stop and smell the roses on a romantic date at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Take your special someone for a stroll on winding stone pathways through an array of whimsical gardens. Explore more than 1,000 rare and native plants across 65 acres in the city’s historic Mission Canyon. Ah, love is in bloom.

Enjoy a day away from the crowds at popular Stearns Wharf when you spend a day on the Santa Barbara Waterfront . This historic waterfront is surrounded by picturesque mountains and four small scenic islands. See beautiful boats, meet local merchants and enjoy seafood dining. While there, catch a day charter or enjoy an island trip.

There’s fun on tap at Dargan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant. Enjoy Guinness beer and authentic Irish food, live music, and dancing at Santa Barbara’s #1 Irish Pub amnd nightlife destination. If the night calls for comfort food and spending time with your best friends, then this is the place to meet.