Take a hike! The Tunnel Trail is just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara. Hikers have made it one of the most popular recreation trails in the sunny city. The almost 11-mile trail is challenged with twists and turns and lined by beautiful views of the city. Let’s go hiking!
Anybody who’s anybody stops in at the Arlington Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara. The city’s largest movie theater and performing arts venue is also quarters for the renowned Santa Barbara Film Festival. Located in the popular State Street area, built in 1931, it features star entertainment and an interior that is astonishing.
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.
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?