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.
Get your ticket to a night out at the Velvet Jones. Touted as the heartbeat to Santa Barbara’s downtown nightlife and music scene, you’ll experience the best in live concert music. This venue has been known to have bands like the Foo Fighters hit center stage for an impromptu performance! Got your ticket?
For a fun night watching intercollegiate sports teams, head over to see the Santa Barbara Gauchos. The University of California has 20 sports teams with women’s basketball and men’s soccer dominating the programs. Join loyal local fans catching games at the UCSB Sports Center, Caesar Uyesaka Stadium and Harder Stadium.