Calling all sun worshipers! East Beach in Santa Barbara offers the hottest amenities available under the California sun. This beautiful sandy beach sports a lush park, beach house, snack bar and volleyball court to name just a few. Weekends often bring special events and stays at beachside hotels.
Peddle on over to the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition! Experienced bikers in Santa Barbara turn to this bicycle advocacy organization to get the up-to-date scoop on area bike clubs, bike shops and participate in organized on road and off-road bike rides like the Mountain Drive Bike Ride. If biking is your choice form of recreation, this is the place to find the city's best rides.
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.