Ready for an uphill drive! The Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park invites visitors to venture along a narrow winding road with spectacular views of Santa Barbara, the Pacific Ocean and the Channel Islands to explore a small sandstone cave outlined with rock art created by the native Chumash people.
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!
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.