Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara offers an abundance of activities, whether visitors are looking for active adventures or are simply seeking a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the area's unique beauty.

Self-guided walking tours might include a visit to the Old Mission Santa Barbara, founded in 1786, or the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, known for its innovative exhibitions.

A family-friendly town, Santa Barbara keeps children happy with the Zoological Gardens (500 Ninos Drive), and Kid's World, a community designed and built playground. Hiking biking, and horseback riding are available for those who want excursions on land, and snorkeling, scuba diving, and kayaking abound for the marine-minded.

For vacationers looking for more relaxed events, there are numerous wineries in and around the Santa Barbara area. Finally, Santa Barbara may be best enjoyed for what has long made it so popular: the beaches and the ocean. East Beach (E. Cabrillo Blvd.) has been acclaimed by various magazines as being one of the best beaches in the nation.