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.
Ahoy mates! The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum celebrates California’s maritime history. Come navigate across an 8,000-square-foot museum to see ships, including the flagship Ranger, a 42-foot classic big-game fishing yacht, watch surfing documentaries at the Munger Theater and sail into the museum store to catch some memorable souvenirs!
Explore zoo-per fun for the whole family at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Set out on a wild adventure to see 500 amazing animals from lions to tigers to bears – oh my! Come monkey around at a 30-acre zoo that boasts awesome attractions and an ocean view, making it one of the most beautiful zoos in the world.
Big ticket entertainment is center stage at the Santa Barbara Bowl. Concert goers have seen past concerts that hit high notes with the likes of Janet Jackson, Peter Gabriel, Alison Krauss, Bob Dylan, Incubus and Katy Perry! Built in 1936 the bowl invites 4,000-plus music fans to the open-air venue to enjoy the best entertainment around.