Santa Barbara County, CA

California

A historic church with two bell towers and a red-tiled roof.
A golf course with a lake, trees, and the ocean in the background.
A historic building with arched windows and a bell tower, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
A white building with a clock tower, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.

Popular cities in Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara
Known for Beaches, Walking and Shopping
The American Riviera offers historic adobe architecture, plenty of art galleries, wineries and beautiful beaches.

Reasons to visit

  • Santa Barbara Zoo
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
Solvang
Known for Dining, Shopping and Wineries
Get away to Solvang! Enjoy the wineries, local cuisine, and sports.

Reasons to visit

  • Old Mission Santa Ines
  • OstrichLand USA
  • Hans Christian Andersen Park
Carpinteria
Known for Beaches, Dining and Shopping
Escape to Carpinteria! Enjoy its beaches, sunsets, and camping.

Reasons to visit

  • Carpinteria State Beach
  • Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
  • Rincon Beach Park
Goleta
Known for Dining, Beaches and Family-friendly
Trip time! Discover the beaches, local cuisine, and seaside in Goleta.

Reasons to visit

  • University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Goleta Beach
  • Isla Vista Beach
Santa Ynez
Known for Dining, Casinos and Romantic
Come to romantic Santa Ynez and enjoy its casinos, wineries, and mountain views.

Reasons to visit

  • Chumash Casino
  • Roblar Winery
  • Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Janeway-Parks Carriage House
Santa Maria
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Shopping
Escape to romantic Santa Maria! Enjoy its live music, food, and history.

Stay near popular Santa Barbara County attractions