8 Activities
Living the Santa Barbara Life: A Day on the California Coast
Starts from
Los Angeles
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
8
Duration
8 hrs 40 min
Length
42 mi
Price
FreeGuide details
Starts from
Los Angeles
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
8 hrs 40 min
Length
42 mi
Price
Free
Elisa Parhad
Travel Expert
- Get a taste of Santa Barbara's quixotic side at its El Jardin building.
- Visit the beautiful County Courthouse.
- Drive through the enchanting estates of Montecito.
- Stroll on Butterfly Beach, showcasing Santa Barbara's favorite shoreline.
- Have a sunset dinner at Hendry's Beach.
This day trip explores the vibrant Californian culture of Santa Barbara and Montecito on the "American Riviera." These towns are known for their Mediterranean way of life, with red-tiled roofs and Spanish-inspired architecture, stately neighborhoods and daily access to sun, sand, and surf.
This trip includes stops at the beach, interesting architecture, and a beloved museum, and ends with a sunset dinner at a local's favorite quiet cove. Now this is life worth living!
This trip includes stops at the beach, interesting architecture, and a beloved museum, and ends with a sunset dinner at a local's favorite quiet cove. Now this is life worth living!
This day trip explores the vibrant Californian culture of Santa Barbara and Montecito on the "American Riviera." These towns are known for their Mediterranean way of life, with red-tiled roofs and Spanish-inspired architecture, stately neighborhoods and daily access to sun, sand, and surf.
This trip includes stops at the beach, interesting architecture, and a beloved museum, and ends with a sunset dinner at a local's favorite quiet cove. Now this is life worth living!
This trip includes stops at the beach, interesting architecture, and a beloved museum, and ends with a sunset dinner at a local's favorite quiet cove. Now this is life worth living!
Elisa Parhad
Travel Expert
- Get a taste of Santa Barbara's quixotic side at its El Jardin building.
- Visit the beautiful County Courthouse.
- Drive through the enchanting estates of Montecito.
- Stroll on Butterfly Beach, showcasing Santa Barbara's favorite shoreline.
- Have a sunset dinner at Hendry's Beach.
Day Itinerary
8 Activities
Day 1
42 mi
A Hop, Skip and Jump to Paradise
This trip is an experiment in easy living. Santa Barbara, California, has an easy charm about it — it's small enough to get around without much trouble, and big enough to offer a vibrant day of arts, heritage, and beauty. Enjoy time on the beach, strolling through Andalusian courtyards, and gazing at historic sites. After all, this is America's favorite small city.
10:0030 min
Swing by the cute town of Ventura, California, a surfer's paradise and laid-back sister of Santa Barbara. Stop in to Simones for a morning brew and pastry to get a glimpse of its charms.
28.6 mi
40 min
11:1530 min
Take a quick detour into the enviable enclave of the rich and famous — Montecito, California — to see this small and historic Catholic Church amidst stately estates. Somewhere in the nearby surrounding neighborhood are the homes of Oprah Winfrey and former royals Meghan and Harry, as well as Ellen DeGeneres, Rob Lowe, and Ariana Grande, among many others. You'll see why these choose this spot over anywhere else on your drive.
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